Kate Black and Sara Smith, founders of BlackSmith marketing consulting agency, sitting on steps

kate Black

Sara Smith

Former Chief Strategy Officer

Former Chief Marketing Officer

We’re the
C-Suite that
does the work.

WE’RE HERE TO FUTURE PROOF YOUR BRAND LEGACY.

We think bigger than big ideas, front page headlines, and awards.

Our focus is on tomorrow, and we’re here to future proof your brand legacy, regardless of the world at large. We take your challenges and make them work to your advantage.

Agencies are editing junior and mid-level output. We bring visionary thinking from the get-go.

our combined experience

FUTURE PROOFED PROFIT

engaged and positioned organizations from the ground up.


SALES CONVERTING GLOBAL STRATEGIES

that drove up the bottom line.


TRAFFIC DRIVING GO-TO-MARKET PLANS

for new brand concepts.


PERSONAL BRANDS TO DRIVE EXECUTIVE VISIBILITY

that reimagined even the most egregious assholes in a favorable light.


CREATIVE AI PROGRAMS

for in-house brand optimization and executional efficiencies.


SUBSCRIPTION DRIVEN MARKETING CAMPAIGNS

for original programming launches across a variety of networks and streaming services.


STARTED AND CHANGED THE CULTURAL CONVERSATION

on subjects once taboo to talk about turning them into moments of empowerment.


REGIONAL EXPRESSIONS FOR GLOBAL PROGRAMS

so women from a diverse set of cultures and experiences around the world could feel more beautiful in their own skin.


MARKETING CAMPAIGNS TO DRIVE CHANGE

supporting underrepresented communities to make them the face of our initiative.

WHO WE’VE WORKED WITH


  • Amazon logo
  • American Express logo
  • Ball logo
  • Belmar Pharmacy logo
  • Blueprint logo
  • Coca cola logo
  • Cole Hann logo
  • Dove logo
  • Disney logo
  • Ferrari logo
  • Forever 21
  • Hello Kitty logo
  • Horizon Organic logo
  • Intuit logo
  • Jack in The Box logo
  • Just Energy logo
  • Kellogg's logo
  • Klarna logo
  • Kraft Foods logo
  • Lancome Paris logo
  • Let's Move logo
  • Mars Petcare logo
  • Max logo
  • McDonald's logo
  • Micron logo
  • Nestle logo
  • Netflix logo
  • NY logo
  • Novartis logo
  • Patagonia logo
  • Pernod Ricard logo
  • Pfizer logo
  • Prime Video logo
  • SAP logo
  • Sherwin-Williams logo
  • Showtime logo
  • StateFarm logo
  • Target logo
  • FV logo
  • Intuit Turbotax logo
  • Under Armour logo
  • Universal logo
  • WarnerBros logo

and that’s just scraTching the surface

(...) and that’s just scraTching the surface

WHY WE’RE HERE

TO CONDUCT BUSINESS THE WAY WE WANT TO

TO HAVE THE FREEDOM TO THINK DIFFERENTLY

TO BRING FEELING BACK INTO THE WORK

TO ENJOY OUR DAYS, FOR REAL

how we roll


No red tape

We eliminate the red tape and bureaucracy of traditional agency processes, enabling us to be nimble and flexible. This allows us to seize opportunities in the moment and drive real impact. Winning is our default.

We get the master plan

We know that immediate needs are important and act on them quickly. Whether it's a big project or a small task, as an extension of your team we always make sure our work fits into the bigger picture, keeping everyday milestones in sync with the master plan.

We thrive on action

Waiting around isn’t our style. We're flexible and ready to adapt on the fly. No need for complicated processes or frameworks to try something new. Once the call ends, we’re already rolling up our sleeves.

we pack a killer team

With over 50 years of combined expertise, we bring the right people together at the moment of need to get the job done. Our elite network is always ready to jump in and deliver. Hand-picked for their excellence, they’re the best in class and uphold our sky-high standards.

zero dead weight

Working with us is simple and clear. We don’t hit you with hidden margins, inflated staff plans, or rigid scopes of work. Our estimates reflect the real costs, and we deliver what we promise. The real value comes from the lasting partnership we build together.

And, we give a fuck

All the fucks. We genuinely care—about everything. We believe in forging real relationships, sharing (and listening to) the hard truths, and being direct about what it takes to get the job done. From day one, we skip the small talk and get straight to business.

what we do


our mission

WE PUT MEANING BACK INTO MARKETING.

WHO WE’RE FOr

BRAVE BRANDS wanting to break free from the marketing matrix to leave their mark.


old BRANDS looking to find relevance with the next generation.


new BRANDS striving for their place in the world.


all BRANDS needing to future proof their position.

OUR CORE BELIEFS

LEADERSHIP ISN’T A TITLE, IT’S A SERVICE.

CHAOS ISN’T THE ENEMY, IT’S YOUR UNTAMED SOURCE OF POWER.

DISRUPTION ISN’T INNOVATION, IT’S DESPERATION.

TECH ISN'T JUST SURVIVAL, IT’S RESURRECTION OR DEATH.

SOCIAL MEDIA ISN’T JUST EVIL, IT’S A NECESSARY EVIL.


WORK WITH US