Marketing agency for Bismarck businesses.
Spotlight Media plans and runs marketing, advertising and websites for businesses in Bismarck-Mandan, from our Fargo studio and on location in Bismarck.
In short
Your Fargo team, working in Bismarck.
Strategy, design and ad management happen in our Fargo studio, about 190 miles east on I-94.
Kickoffs, photo and video shoots happen in Bismarck, and a monthly report keeps everyone on the same page.
- The market
- North Dakota’s capital. State government, energy, healthcare and retail are the big employers, and Mandan sits right across the Missouri.
- How we meet
- About 3 hours from Fargo. We kick off in person, travel for shoots and meet on video between visits.
- Bismarck · Center
- Mandan · 5 mi
- Lincoln · 5 mi
- Dickinson · 95 mi
- Washburn · 35 mi
- Hazen · 52 mi
- Linton · 46 mi
Serving Bismarck-Mandan and the towns around it.
Ads can target this whole area, a radius around one location, a list of counties or specific zip codes.
BismarckCenter
Mandan5 mi
Lincoln5 mi
Dickinson95 mi
Washburn35 mi
Hazen52 mi
Linton46 mi
Services in Bismarck
What we do
Everything we do, for Bismarck businesses.
Website design
Websites that load fast, rank in Bismarck-Mandan searches and turn visitors into calls.
- Custom design and build
- Local SEO setup from day one
- Hosting, updates and support
SEO & AI SEO
Show up when people in Bismarck search Google or ask ChatGPT.
- Local search and Google Business Profile
- Answers AI tools can quote
- Monthly rankings report
Digital advertising
Streaming TV, Google, Meta and display ads aimed at Bismarck-Mandan.
- Targeting by zip code, radius or county
- Call and form tracking
- One report across every channel
Social media
A plan, content and ads on the channels Bismarck customers use.
- Channel plan and content calendar
- Posting and community management
- Paid social to reach new customers
Branding
A brand that makes you the obvious choice in Bismarck.
- Logo and visual identity
- Brand guide
- Messaging and voice
Video production
Commercials and social video, shot on location in Bismarck.
- Concept and script
- Shoot on location
- Cuts for TV, streaming and social
Photography
Team, product and location photos, shot in Bismarck.
- Headshots and team photos
- Product and location shoots
- Edited, web-ready files
Marketing strategy
A plan and budget for the Bismarck-Mandan market, with numbers to track.
- Market and competitor research
- Channel mix and budget
- Goals and monthly reporting
Bismarck businesses in every industry.
Most of our clients want someone who knows their industry as well as their town. These are the ones we work with most around Bismarck.
- Financial ServicesWebsites and ads for banks and credit unions, like our site for Dakota Community Bank.Financial marketing
- Healthcare & MedicalPatient and recruiting campaigns for clinics and medical groups.Healthcare marketing
- Construction & Home ServicesLead-generation ads and websites for builders and contractors.Construction marketing
- AgricultureSeason-timed ads for seed, equipment and ag service companies.Agriculture marketing
- Retail & EcommerceStreaming TV, social and search ads that bring shoppers in the door.Retail marketing
How it works
Three hours away, one call away.
01
Kickoff in Bismarck
We come to you, or you visit our Fargo studio. We learn your goals, your customers and your competition.
02
Built in Fargo, reviewed together
Strategy, creative, websites and ads are built by our team in Fargo and reviewed with you on video calls.
03
Shoots on location, reports every month
Our crew travels to Bismarck for photo and video. Every month you get one report and a call on what’s working.
Your team
The people behind your account.
A real team in Fargo, not a call center. These are some of the people Bismarck clients work with every month.
- CooperDirector of New Market Sales & Expansion
- JessicaDirector of Client Success
- MeganCreative Director
- KellenDirector of Performance Marketing
- SaraDirector of Web Operations
- MhairiSocial Media Director
Do you have an office in Bismarck?
No. Our studio is in Fargo. We come to Bismarck for kickoffs and shoots and meet on video between visits, so you work with the same team either way.
Can you run ads only in Bismarck-Mandan?
Yes. Streaming TV, Google, Meta and display ads can be limited to Bismarck-Mandan zip codes, a radius around town or a set of counties.
Do you come to Bismarck for photo and video shoots?
Yes. Our crew travels for shoots, and we plan them so one trip covers everything we need for the campaign.
Let’s talk
Grow your Bismarck business.
Tell us about your goals and your market. We’ll tell you what we’d do first, and what it would take.