3rd Idea, LLC. is a full-service branding and advertising agency located in Gettysburg, PA. Since our beginning in October of 2008, we have become known for our out of the box ideas and fresh perspectives.
Consumers are smart and have access to more options than ever before. Additionally, social media has leveled the playing field and many businesses are falling behind the curve. Our clients have a desire to stand out from the crowd through reaching their audiences with exceptional experiences and communication. We wear many hats, but at our core we are problem solvers ready to take your brand and marketing to the next level.
Every business is different and therefore a cookie-cutter approach to marketing never makes sense. We are passionate about each of our clients and dedicated to their success.
Meet the Principals
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Mak McKeehan
Principal / Strategist
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I get people to talk about businesses and products. My obsession with generating buzz is at the core of who I am and what makes my business successful. Though I've dabbled in various aspects of business during the last 15 years, the common thread that has tied them all together is my thirst for marketing and advertising.
Currently, as creative principal of 3rd Idea, I focus this want to help people improve their outside communications on my clients. We handle every facet of marketing and advertising from the traditional based concepts of TV & Radio, through Guerilla Marketing and Social Media set up, training, strategy and implementation.
Having worked on with internet based marketing solutions for nearly 15 years, as well as being one of the first Facebook members after its launch, when it comes to Social Media,I have incite, knowledge and experience unmatched by many marketers who have just learned social media in the last few years.
My other area of expertise includes start-ups, business planning and re-vamps. Over the last 10 years I have consulted various radio stations, online media outlets, individual entertainment based organizations, non-profits and musical artists.
Some of my experience includes advertising work for:
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Valerie Henderson
Principal / Creative Director
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For as long as I can remember I have always had a passion for marketing and advertising. My sister could tell stories about playing "commercials" with me. (no joke!) Coming from a self-employed family, I was able to put my marketing skills to use in real life situations at a very young age. This carried with me throughout my life and it is no surprise it has led me to become a Creative Directorl at 3rd Idea. I can truly say I do what I love.
I have a keen sense for design, analyzing and problem solving, which has helped me succeed in the marketing world. Graduating from Messiah College, I also hold a degree in Marketing. As a marketer in radio, I gained experience working with a variety of clients across numerous industries and created several successful regional campaigns.
As more and more emphasis is placed on online marketing and social media, I can offer experience and knowledge that comes from using these tools for many years. At the same time, internet based solutions are constantly changing. This calls for innovation and a fresh perspective that I can also bring.
