What BrandStar Digital does

BrandStar Digital is a full-service digital marketing agency and a division within the broader BrandStar ecosystem of companies, headquartered in Deerfield Beach, Florida. Founded in 2019, the agency employs 23 people and serves a diversified client base spanning startups, SMBs, enterprises, and nonprofits across eight industry verticals: Home Services, Retailers & Manufacturing, B2B, Nonprofits, Healthcare, Luxury Real Estate, Hospitality & Travel, and Other Industries. Named clients include ACON Labs/Flowflex, Divers Direct, Rap Snacks, Riviera Travel Yacht Cruises, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, and Habitat for Humanity of Broward.

The agency's offering is organized into three core service categories: Strategic Advertising (Meta, Google, LinkedIn, TikTok, Local Service, and Programmatic), Digital Marketing (SEO, AIO, social media management, email marketing, marketing automation, website maintenance, and Amazon marketing), and Creative Services (brand development, UI/UX design, website development, marketing collateral, print media, and video production). The technology stack is built on standard third-party martech and ad platforms including HubSpot, Klaviyo, ActiveCampaign, Mailchimp, Zoho, WordPress, Shopify, Webflow, Meta Ads, Google Ads, SEMrush, and AgencyAnalytics, with partner certifications from Google, Meta, HubSpot, Semrush, Klaviyo, Mailchimp, WP Engine, and Bing Ads. The agency operates no proprietary platform or technology product; service delivery is project-based and retainer-driven, with monthly reporting and 30-90 day measurable results timelines.

The business model is professional services revenue: the agency sells customized engagements at undisclosed monthly retainers and project fees, with no platform subscriptions, transaction fees, or marketplace listings. Distribution is direct-to-client sales, with local South Florida channels for SMB and inside sales/consultative approaches for enterprise. BrandStar Digital is privately held under parent company BrandStar, with no external institutional investors, PE backing, or public ownership disclosed. Documented quantifiable outcomes include a 7.5x increase in clicks and 32% decrease in CPC for ACON Labs, a 0.5% to 2.4% conversion rate lift for Z!ngha, 99.9% website uptime, and 9.5/10 UI/UX satisfaction scores.

Name

BrandStar Digital

Legal name

BrandStar Digital

Website

https://brandstardigital.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

BrandStar Digital is a Deerfield Beach, Florida-based full-service digital marketing agency and BrandStar ecosystem division serving SMBs, startups, enterprises, and nonprofits across eight verticals with integrated advertising, digital marketing, and creative services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Digital Marketing Services

NAICS

Advertising Agencies (54181), Media Buying Agencies (54183)

SIC

Services-Advertising Agencies (7311)

akta.pro primary industry

Creative & Brand Campaign Development (BPAFAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Digital & Programmatic Media Buying (Display, Video, CTV, Audio) (BPAFABAB), Brand Strategy & Positioning (BPAFAEAA), Digital PR & Social Media Communications (MPAAADAJ)

Keywords

• Digital marketing services
• Strategic advertising agency
• Search engine optimization
• Creative production services
• Social media marketing

Headquarters

HQ city

Deerfield Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Digital Marketing Services: Comprehensive digital marketing agency services including strategic advertising, digital marketing (SEO, AIO, social media, email, automation), and creative services. Revenue is generated through project-based engagements, retainer contracts, and campaign management fees. The company provides monthly reporting and transparent performance tracking through AgencyAnalytics dashboards.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

BrandStar Digital is a full-service digital marketing agency that delivers Strategic Advertising (Meta, Google, LinkedIn, TikTok, Local Service, and programmatic), Digital Marketing (SEO, AIO/AI search optimization, social media, email, marketing automation, website maintenance, and Amazon marketing), and Creative Services (brand development, UI/UX, website development, marketing collateral, print media, and video production). It serves clients from local South Florida businesses to national enterprise brands under a Discover–Strategize–Create–Launch–Optimize process, with retainer and project-based engagements billed monthly.

Product overview

BrandStar Digital is a full-service digital marketing agency operating as a unified platform across three core service categories: Strategic Advertising (Meta, Google, LinkedIn, TikTok, Local Service, and Programmatic), Digital Marketing (SEO, AIO, Social Media, Email, Marketing Automation, Website Maintenance, and Amazon), and Creative Services (Brand Development, UI/UX Design, Website Development, Marketing Collateral, Print Media, and Video Production). The offering is structured as a full-service agency delivering integrated services rather than a software platform, where all three pillars work together under a Discover–Strategize–Create–Launch–Optimize process methodology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Strategic Advertising Precision-targeted paid advertising across Meta, Google, LinkedIn, TikTok, Local Service Ads, and programmatic media buying, designed for businesses seeking managed paid acquisition campaigns.
• Digital Marketing Full-suite digital marketing encompassing SEO, AIO/AI search optimization, social media management, email marketing, marketing automation, website maintenance, and Amazon marketing for brands seeking integrated organic and owned-channel growth.
• Creative Services Full creative design and production services covering brand development, UI/UX design, website development, marketing collateral, print media, and video production for businesses needing creative assets to support campaigns.

Quantifiable outcome

• 7.5x increase in clicks for ACON Labs campaign
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers34 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

AI capability3 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• BrandStar EntertainmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the broader BrandStar ecosystem, BrandStar Entertainment provides TV and national media exposure capabilities that complement BrandStar Digital's digital marketing services, enabling integrated campaigns across digital and broadcast channels.
• BrandStar MarketingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCore ecosystem partner within the BrandStar group providing integrated marketing services alongside BrandStar Digital's digital-first approach.
• BrandStar StudioscoreTechnology or IntegrationProduction studio partner providing video and creative production capabilities that integrate with BrandStar Digital's campaigns. Collaborated on Z!ngha brand launch with animated content and lifestyle assets.
• BrandStar RetailsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEcosystem partner for retail-focused marketing services and retail-specific campaign execution.
• Britton Marketing & Design GroupsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecialized marketing and design partner within the BrandStar ecosystem network.
• Kreps PR & MarketingsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPR and marketing communications partner providing public relations capabilities integrated with digital marketing services.
• TrefoilsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner within the BrandStar ecosystem network for specialized marketing services.
• Blue Ocean PresssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublishing and content partner within the BrandStar ecosystem network.
• SemrushsupportingTechnology or IntegrationSEO and content marketing platform used for keyword research, competitive analysis, and SEO performance tracking.
• GooglecoreTechnology or IntegrationGoogle Partner status for Google Ads, Google Analytics, Google Search Console integration. Enables access to Google advertising products and Local Service Ads.
• HubSpotcoreTechnology or IntegrationHubSpot Certified Partner for marketing automation, CRM integration, and inbound marketing platform implementation.
• MetacoreTechnology or IntegrationMeta Business Partner for Facebook and Instagram advertising, enabling advanced ad management and optimization capabilities.
• MailchimpsupportingTechnology or IntegrationEmail marketing platform partner for campaign creation, automation, and audience management.
• KlaviyocoreTechnology or IntegrationEmail and SMS marketing automation platform partner, particularly for ecommerce brands, enabling sophisticated segmentation and automated workflows.
• WP EnginesupportingTechnology or IntegrationWordPress hosting platform partner for website development and maintenance services.
• Bing AdssupportingTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft advertising platform partner for search advertising across Bing and Microsoft properties.
• Lens End MediasupportingTechnology or IntegrationVideo production partner that collaborated with BrandStar Studios to develop animated content and lifestyle assets for Z!ngha brand launch.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• WebFX: Full-service digital marketing agency offering SEO, paid media, web design, and content marketing for SMB and mid-market clients. Directly comparable in service mix (SEO, PPC, social, web dev) and customer segment to BrandStar Digital.
• Thrive Internet Marketing Agency: Full-service digital marketing agency providing SEO, PPC, social media, web design, and content marketing across multiple verticals. Similar full-service positioning and mid-market customer focus makes it a direct comparable.
• SmartSites: Award-winning digital marketing agency offering web design, SEO, PPC, and social media services with Google Premier Partner status. Comparable in service breadth, platform partnership emphasis, and SMB-to-mid-market target.
• Disruptive Advertising: Digital marketing agency specializing in PPC, SEO, and social media advertising with a strong focus on paid media optimization. Directly comparable in paid-media-led service model and data-driven client reporting approach.
• LYFE Marketing: Full-service social media and digital marketing agency serving SMBs with social media management, PPC, SEO, and email marketing. Closely matches BrandStar Digital's SMB-heavy client mix and full-service digital offering.
• OuterBox: Digital marketing agency combining SEO, PPC, and web design/development with ecommerce specialization. Comparable in integrated digital + creative service model and ecommerce/mid-market customer base.
• Lounge Lizard: Full-service digital agency offering web design, branding, SEO, and digital marketing with creative-services emphasis. Comparable in brand development + digital marketing blend and creative-led positioning.
• Lform Design: Full-service web design and digital marketing agency providing web development, SEO, PPC, and branding. Similar service categories and mid-market target customer profile.
• Ignite Visibility: Full-service digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, paid media, social media, and email marketing. Comparable in multi-channel digital marketing focus and partnership/award credentials.

Broad incumbents

• iProspect (Dentsu): Global performance marketing agency within Dentsu offering media buying, SEO, content, and digital strategy at enterprise scale. Represents the broad-incumbent competitive set that BrandStar Digital faces when pursuing larger enterprise clients.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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