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Here are three strong U.S.-based digital marketing agencies/consultants that specialise in content creation and distribution — good fits for an e-commerce business looking to scale marketing efforts. You can use these as a short-list for deeper vetting. 1. Column Five (Costa Mesa, CA) 6 Why they stand out: Founded in 2009, Column Five specialises in brand & content marketing (especially for B2B tech/SaaS but also consumer/retail) — they cover brand strategy, storytelling, content creation & distribution. Wikipedia +1 Their emphasis on visual storytelling (infographics, motion graphics, video, data viz) differentiates them in the content space. Siege Media +1 They explicitly advise clients on how to choose a content agency, including ensuring distribution planning (not just creation). Column Five Best fit if: You want strong creative/visual content, a partner who can help you with storytelling + high-quality content assets, and you’re willing to invest for premium production. 2. Single Grain (Los Angeles, CA / remote) 6 Why they stand out: Established in 2009 and evolved into full-service growth marketing; they cover content marketing, SEO, PPC, conversion rate optimisation, etc. crunchbase.com +2 DesignRush +2 Their content capability includes creating “conversion-driven content strategies … boost brand awareness, engagement, and sales with high-quality SEO-friendly content.” Single Grain They claim results like large revenue growth for clients and multi-channel execution. singlegrain.co Best fit if: You’re e-commerce and want a mix of content + performance (SEO/paid/social) rather than purely creative assets. They appear to be comfortable with ROI-driven content/distribution. 3. Ten Speed (Chicago / Denver / Remote) 6 Why they stand out: Founded around 2020, Ten Speed specialises in “organic growth” via content, SEO, content optimisation and full-funnel organic channels. tenspeed.io +1 They emphasise working with SaaS/B2B but their model of high-volume content + optimisation + distribution is relevant for e-commerce too. SignalHire They tout measurable deliverables: number of content pieces created, organic revenue generated, etc. tenspeed.io Best fit if: You’re focussed on scaling organic content/distribution rather than heavy paid-media, and want a partner who can build a content engine rather than just campaign-by-campaign. ✅ Next-Step Diagnostic Checklist for You Since you run an e-commerce business (in the UK but hiring a U.S. consultant), here are questions/tips to use when evaluating these or other agencies: Content & format mix: Ask them to show examples of content formats they’ve created (blog posts + product-content + videos + social + landing pages) and how they’ve distributed them (social, email, SEO, influencer, paid amplification). Distribution strategy: Creation without distribution = limited impact. Make sure the agency has a plan for amplifying content (not just writing it). Measurement & ROI: Define clear KPIs aligned to your e-commerce goals (traffic, conversion rate, average order value, repeat purchase) and ensure the agency can deliver or track them. E-commerce experience: While all three are strong, check how many e-commerce clients they’ve handled (vs. SaaS or B2B). Because your product/distribution needs may differ (e.g., product feeds, shopping ads, international shipping). Budget & geography: Since you’re UK-based but working with a U.S. agency, clarify time-zones, regional experience (will they understand UK/EU market if you serve there too?). Also clarify retainer vs project pricing. Content processes & scale: Ask how they handle content production at scale (briefing, editing, brand voice, approvals). E-commerce often needs faster turnaround and a variety of content types. Distribution channels relevant to e-commerce: For example: product content on your site (optimized for SEO), social commerce, user-generated content, email nurtures, retargeting – make sure the agency has those channels in their toolkit. If you like, I can research 5–10 more agencies (including some specialised in e-commerce & US market) with budget tiers, sample case studies and pricing norms. Would that be useful?