Epiphany

Name

Epiphany

Legal name

Epiphany, Inc.

Website

https://sparkanepiphany.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marketing Consulting Services

NAICS

Advertising Agencies (541810), Public Relations Agencies (541820), Marketing Consulting Services (541613), Direct Mail Advertising (54186)

SIC

Services-Advertising Agencies (7311), Services-Advertising (7310), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Direct Mail Advertising Services (7331)

akta.pro primary industry

Activation/Experiential Creative Agencies (MPAAAAAO)

akta.pro secondary industry

Brand Activations & Experiential Campaign Design (MPAAAGAA)

Keywords

• Marketing consulting services
• Fractional CMO services
• Strategic brand planning
• Creative team building
• Sports marketing promotion

Headquarters

HQ city

Marion

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Strategic Marketing Consulting: Revenue generated from providing strategic and tactical marketing services to businesses and nonprofits, including brand strategy, marketing planning, and creative services. The company also offers Fractional CMO services leveraging decades of industry experience.
2. Creative Team Building Services: Revenue from providing expert evaluations, professional development, training, and connecting clients with subject matter experts to create and produce marketing materials.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Epiphany is a women-owned marketing consulting firm providing strategic marketing, Fractional CMO, and Creative Team Building services to businesses and nonprofits. Through the Spark Team Collaborative, a network of vetted subject matter experts is matched to client projects under Christa Nelson's strategic leadership. Core offerings include brand strategy, digital marketing, sports marketing and NIL services, graphic design, photography and videography, website development, public relations, and event planning.

Product overview

Epiphany is a women-owned marketing consulting firm providing strategic and tactical marketing services to businesses and nonprofits. The company operates as a single unified offering centered around strategic marketing, Fractional CMO services, and Creative Team Building, with specialized services in sports marketing and promotion. The portfolio includes core strategic services (strategic planning, brand development, fractional CMO), creative services (graphic design, photography/videography, website development), digital services (social media, SEO/SEM, email marketing), event services (planning, coordination, promotion), and the Spark Team Collaborative—a network of subject matter experts who collaborate on client projects. The company is based in Marion, Iowa and serves clients regionally and nationally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Strategic Marketing Services Comprehensive strategic planning and brand development services including market positioning, brand voice definition, and brand strategy development for businesses and nonprofits.
• Fractional CMO Services Part-time or project-based Chief Marketing Officer services providing strategic leadership, expert guidance, and C-suite marketing expertise at a fraction of full-time cost for small and mid-market businesses.
• Creative Team Building Expert evaluations, professional development, and training services that enhance client marketing teams through collaboration with hand-picked subject matter experts.
• Spark Team Collaborative A database of vetted subject matter experts who collaborate on client projects under Christa Nelson's strategic leadership, providing flexible access to specialized marketing talent.
• Sports Marketing and Promotion Comprehensive sports marketing services including athlete branding, NIL marketing, photography, videography, sponsorship packages, resume/bio packages, social media management, and event promotion for individual athletes, sports organizations, and nonprofits.
• Digital Marketing Services Digital marketing services including audits, social media development, email marketing campaigns, search engine optimization, search engine marketing, and digital advertising for individuals, organizations, and businesses.
• Website Development and Maintenance Website development and ongoing maintenance services for individuals, organizations, and businesses.
• Photography and Videography Professional photography and videography services including hype videos, portfolio pieces, and event documentation for individuals, athletes, and organizations.
• Public Relations Public relations and media relations services ensuring integrity of public-facing brand presence for clients.
• Graphic Design Print and digital graphic design services for marketing materials, branding, and promotional items.
• Event Planning and Coordination Event planning, coordination, management, and promotion services including tournament planning for sports and nonprofit events.
• Direct Mail Marketing Direct mail campaign services including design, printing coordination, and mailing for promotional purposes.

Quantifiable outcome

• Signed 17 clients within first month of operations in January 2000
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• JK Pushing Tournament / 4 Life FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Partnership for sports marketing and event management. Cam Nelson interned with JK Pushing Tournament, working with director Jimmy Scroggins as assistant tournament director for summer basketball series in Arizona. The partnership provides experience in traditional and sports marketing as well as sports and event management.
• National Resilience Institute (NRI) / Worldmaker InternationalminorOthers · 1 January 2020Epiphany supported NRI through the 9 Who Care Award donation and the 50 Weeks Giving Campaign. NRI CEO Dr. Mollie Marti nominated Christa Nelson for the award. NRI focuses on building resilience and helping helpers thrive.
• Marion Chamber of Commerce (Red Coat Ambassadors)minorOthers · 1 January 2020Christa Nelson joined the Marion Chamber Red Coat Ambassadors, serving as the goodwill arm of the Chamber, welcoming new businesses and lending support during milestone events.
• Julie Beem (Co-founder, The Epiphany Group)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2000Julie Beem co-founded The Epiphany Group, Inc. with Christa Nelson in January 2000. By Martin Luther King Day of that first year, they had signed 17 clients. This represents the foundational partnership that launched the company.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Chief Outsiders: Chief Outsiders is the largest pure-play fractional CMO firm in the U.S., matching C-suite-caliber marketing executives with mid-market companies on a part-time basis. It is the most direct peer to Epiphany's Fractional CMO service line, competing for the same SMB and mid-market customer base.
• New Breed Marketing: New Breed Marketing is a mid-sized B2B marketing agency providing strategy, demand generation, and creative services. It competes with Epiphany's full-service capabilities for clients seeking integrated marketing help across strategy and execution.
• Influence & Co. Influence & Co. is a content marketing and PR firm that helps brands earn media placements and develop thought leadership content. It is comparable to Epiphany's PR and content marketing offerings for clients seeking earned media and brand awareness support.
• 10X Talent: 10X Talent provides fractional marketing executives and on-demand marketing teams to growth-stage and mid-market companies. Its delivery model mirrors Epiphany's Spark Team Collaborative approach of pairing strategy with a flexible pool of marketing talent.
• Balanced CMO: Balanced CMO provides fractional CMO and marketing consulting services to small and growth-stage businesses, with a focus on strategy, branding, and execution support. It overlaps directly with Epiphany's strategic marketing and Fractional CMO offerings for budget-conscious clients.
• Lake One: Lake One is a Minneapolis-based B2B marketing agency offering strategy, fractional CMO, and integrated marketing services to mid-market and enterprise clients. It is a regional Midwest peer with a similar 'fractional leadership + execution' model.
• Sharpe Group: Sharpe Group is a mid-sized marketing and communications agency providing branding, content, public relations, and digital services to B2B and nonprofit clients. The firm's mix of strategic and tactical services with a nonprofit-friendly approach overlaps materially with Epiphany's positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Cardinal Digital Marketing: Cardinal Digital Marketing is a full-service digital marketing agency with a strong healthcare vertical, offering paid media, SEO, and content marketing. It is a broader incumbent operating in the same marketing services space as Epiphany but with a more specialized vertical focus.
• SmartBug Media: SmartBug Media is a larger, established inbound marketing and sales enablement agency serving mid-market and enterprise clients across content, demand generation, and PR. It is a broader incumbent in the same marketing services category but operates at a much larger scale than Epiphany.

Others

• Cleveland Research Company: Cleveland Research Company is a Midwest-based marketing and research services firm that supports SMB and mid-market clients with research-backed marketing strategy. It is an adjacent services peer rather than a direct competitor, but it shares Epiphany's regional Midwest positioning and small-business focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/sparkanepiphany
• Facebookfacebook.com/sparkanepiphany
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sparkanepiphany
• Instagraminstagram.com/sparkanepiphany

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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