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FAQs
While national agencies use cookie-cutter campaigns, we create custom strategies that actually understand Rhode Island businesses and customers. Our local expertise means we know exactly what makes your target market tick.
We're not just another marketing agency - we're your local ally in the fight for market share. Our team combines Marine Corps precision and razor-sharp marketing expertise to help Rhode Island businesses achieve their dream potential.
You don't need a massive budget to make an impact. We'll help you find the sweet spot where your marketing dollars work as hard as you do. Our strategies focus on maximizing ROI, not maximizing your spend.
Absolutely. Success isn't about having the biggest budget - it's about having the right strategy and tools. We'll help you find your competitive edge and leverage it to outmaneuver the competition, not outspend them.
While we can't promise overnight success (anyone who does is selling snake oil), we can promise strategic progress. Typically, you'll start seeing movement within the first few months. Remember, we're building your empire, not just a house of cards.
Video builds trust faster than any other content. When customers see your face and hear your voice, they connect with your business on a human level. Video also dominates social media algorithms, giving you better reach and engagement. Plus, it boosts your Google rankings and helps explain your services clearly. In today's market, video isn't optional—it's how customers research and choose who to work with.
Your website is your digital storefront—open 24/7 when you're not. It's where customers go to verify you're legitimate, learn about your services, and decide whether to contact you. Without a professional website, you're invisible to the majority of customers who search online before making any purchase decision. Plus, your website is the one platform you actually own and control, unlike social media accounts that can change algorithms or disappear overnight.
Social media is where your customers spend hours every day, and it's the most cost-effective way to stay top-of-mind. It lets you build relationships through consistent, authentic engagement rather than just running expensive ads. When someone needs your service, you want to be the first business they think of—and that happens through regular visibility in their feed. Plus, social media acts as social proof, showing potential customers that you're active, trustworthy, and part of the community.
Yes, when done right—Facebook and Instagram ads are among the most targeted and cost-effective advertising available to small businesses. You can reach exactly the right people based on location, interests, and behaviors, often for less than traditional advertising. The key is having a clear strategy, compelling creative, and proper tracking. Random boosted posts won't work, but strategic campaigns with proper audience targeting and follow-up consistently deliver real leads and customers for businesses across every industry.
A CRM keeps you from losing money on leads that fall through the cracks. It automatically tracks every customer interaction, sends follow-up reminders, and ensures no potential sale gets forgotten in the chaos of running your business. Instead of relying on sticky notes and memory, you'll have a system that nurtures relationships and turns more prospects into paying customers. For small businesses especially, a CRM is like hiring an assistant who never forgets to follow up.
Tolppa Media nailed it! They produced high-quality, on-message videos for my Rhode Island congressional campaign—on time, on budget, and with zero drama. The team understood exactly what we needed, stayed responsive throughout, and delivered content that truly connected with voters. Highly recommend for any campaign looking to stand out.
Walter Berbrick
Candidate for RI's 1st Congressional District
Working with Tolppa Media is a great experience. Jesse has great ideas and follows through. They are patient when making videos and open to ideas and changes. Jesse has a great sense of humor and is worth knowing and working with.
Brian Flowers
VP of Operation for Life Raft & Survival Equipment
Working with Jesse and his team was an outstanding experience. They’re incredibly professional, highly knowledgeable, and truly excellent at what they do. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them! THANK YOU!
Jason Pagnelli
President, True North Running Company
Working with Jesse for several years. We have seen considerable growth in our website traffic. Our social media posts and videos are being seen and liked all over the world. Need video or marketing ideas or help, hire Jesse Tolppa. Worth every penny!
Jim O'Connor
President, Life Raft & Survival Equipment
Working with Tolppa Media was such a creative and wonderful experience. They really take the time to understand your business and goals, then work diligently to properly reflect your brand in the best ways possible!
Emil Belisle
Director of Marketing Communications, AVID Products
Services We Offer
Here are some of the tools that we utilize to help our clients generate leads, and keep their sales pipelines completely full.
Video Production
From brand stories that grab hearts to ads that stop thumbs, we create videos that transform businesses from 'just another option' into 'can't ignore' status.
Podcast Production
Turn your expertise into audio gold with professionally produced podcasts that position you as the voice your Rhode Island industry can't stop listening to.
SEO
Get found by your ideal customers with battle-tested SEO strategies that boost your business to the top of Google, where your competitors wish you weren't.
Meta Ads
Turn clicks into customers with precision-targeted digital ad campaigns that put your business in front of the right eyes at the right time with the right message.
Google Ads
Turn casual searchers into loyal customers with precision-targeted campaigns. Our Google Ads mastery makes competitors ask 'what's their secret?' while you count conversions.
TikTok Ads
Ready to own the FYP? Our viral-worthy TikTok campaigns don't just capture attention - they command it. Yesterday's scrollers become today's superfans.
Google Ranking
'Near me' searches should lead to you. We'll optimize your Google Business Profile until local customers stop searching and start showing up.
Backlinks
Authority isn't given - it's earned. Through strategic backlink building, we'll elevate your website from industry wallflower to digital powerhouse, one quality link at a time.
Social Media
Goodbye echo chamber, hello engagement empire. We craft scroll-stopping content that turns your social feeds into lead-generating, community-building machines.
Blog Content
Exceptional content doesn't just inform - it transforms. Watch your blog become the industry compass, guiding hungry minds straight to your expertise.
Live Streaming
Lights, camera, interaction! We turn ordinary broadcasts into extraordinary experiences, creating can't-miss moments that keep viewers glued to their screens.
Stop losing money and get your business back on track with marketing that matters
Most marketing agencies focus on high-level branding strategies, which is great if you have an 8-figure a year marketing budget.
Our approach is tailored for small businesses to focus on return on investment and scalability. We do this by utilizing strategies that focus on lead generation and/or sales as the goal. This allows us to tie revenue directly to our efforts so that there is no mystery surrounding your results.
Are you wasting money on marketing?
Here's a Few Ways to Tell
You're Missing Phone Calls From Leads
You Have Website Traffic But No Leads Coming In
You Have Leads Coming In But No Sales
You Have Sales But Your Data Is Disorganized
Good News: These are all solvable problems. Book a marketing consult with us and we will help you diagnose the problem and develop a plan to fix it.