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Finance & Accounting
3 reviewers
27%
PROJECT COST
$10K+per project5 reviewers | 42%
RETAINER COST
No Data to ShowReviewers haven't reported retainer cost data for this provider
Scott Kneeskern avatar
Scott KneeskernCreative Director
Overall Rating
5.0
Communication
5.0
Responsiveness
4.9
Accuracy of Timeline
Not rated
Expertise
4.8
Value for Money
4.9
Accuracy of Cost Estimates
Not rated
Northwestern Health Sciences University partnered with d.trio to develop the look and feel for our brand. The experience of collaborating with the team at d.trio was incredible. We had energy and synergy, because they listened to us, which is something that is truly lacking at most agencies. We had a true partnership with d.trio. We looked at the big picture, exchanged ideas, and then dug into the details. Our meetings were creative, fun and strategic. We came away with a look and feel that fit us. It is unique, bold, and it's making a statement. More importantly, it's practical to our real world needs. We approached d.trio because quite frankly, I saw they get it; that design needs to work, not just win awards. They delivered 100%.October 25, 2019

https://cat-tonic.com

Minneapolis, MN

Founded 2000

11-50 Employees

Marketing agency specialized in branding & digital services

cat&tonic is a Minneapolis-based marketing agency, specializing in intelligent creative, branding, and digital solutions. They adopt an integrated approach to meeting business objectives by creating a strategic plan that incorporates all aspects of the marketing mix including message development, advertising strategy and oversight, public relations and social media campaigns, site development and design, interactive media planning, and buying.

Expertise

Services Offered
Advertising|Branding|Content Marketing|Creative|Digital Marketing|Email Marketing|Graphic Design|PPC|SEO|Social Media Marketing|Video Production|Web Design|Web Development
Industries Served
Finance & Accounting | Education & Learning | Manufacturing | IT & Software Development | Utilities

Costs

Project CostProjects Starting at:
$10K each
8 reviewers reported project cost for this provider
Less than $1K
$1K - $2.5K
$2.5K - $5K
8%
$5K - $10K
17%
$10K+
42%
No cost reported
33%
Retainer CostRetainers Starting at:
$2K monthly
3 reviewers reported retainer cost for this provider
$250 - $500
$500 - $1K
8%
$1K - $2K
$2K - $5K
8%
$5K+
8%
No cost reported
75%

cat&tonic Reviews

Overall Rating

5.0

12 Reviews

Expertise
4.8
Value for Money
4.9
Accuracy of Cost Estimates
Not rated
Communication
5.0
Responsiveness
4.9
Accuracy of Timeline
Not rated

12 reviews

Recommended
Scott Kneeskern avatar
Scott Kneeskern
Creative Director
Education Management, Unspecified
Overall Rating
5.0
Reviewer Source
Source: UpCity
October 25, 2019
Frequency: Single Project
Cost Per Project: $10,000+
Retainer: Confidential
Overall Experience: Northwestern Health Sciences University partnered with d.trio to develop the look and feel for our brand. The experience of collaborating with the team at d.trio was incredible. We had energy and synergy, because they listened to us, which is something that is truly lacking at most agencies. We had a true partnership with d.trio. We looked at the big picture, exchanged ideas, and then dug into the details. Our meetings were creative, fun and strategic. We came away with a look and feel that fit us. It is unique, bold, and it's making a statement. More importantly, it's practical to our real world needs. We approached d.trio because quite frankly, I saw they get it; that design needs to work, not just win awards. They delivered 100%.
Other Contributing Factors: Portfolio, Cost, Industry Focus, Reputation
Verified Reviewer
SVP Marketing, Mount Yale Capital Group
Accounting, 51-200 employees
Overall Rating
5.0
Reviewer Source
Source: UpCity
April 14, 2023
Frequency: Ongoing Service
Cost Per Project: $10,000+
Retainer: $2,000-$5,000 monthly
Overall Experience: My firm, Mount Yale Capital Group, LLC, retained Cat & Tonic to create a new digital persona for our Private Wealth Management business and I can say that working with the C&T team was an absolute pleasure as they spent the time to learn the intricacies of our business so they were able to bring us many well thought out, super creative ideas, resulting in a digital persona that far exceeded all our expectations and set us apart in a fairly crowded space, and did so by meeting or beating all deadlines and delivering a finished product under budget. I can't endorse Cat & Tonic strongly enough other than to say that going forward I will use them for all my firm’s digital marketing needs.
Other Contributing Factors: Cost, Industry Focus, Location, Variety Of Services Offered
Scott Bakken avatar
Scott Bakken
CEO
Information Technology and Services, Unspecified
Overall Rating
5.0
Reviewer Source
Source: UpCity
August 25, 2019
Frequency: Single Project
Cost Per Project: $10,000+
Retainer: Confidential
Overall Experience: They understood our business requirements in short order and delivered high quality work in a timely fashion. Communication was very good as well.
Other Contributing Factors: Variety Of Services Offered, Reputation
Kathy Hagens avatar
Kathy Hagens
Vice President - Marketing
Education Management, Unspecified
Overall Rating
5.0
Reviewer Source
Source: UpCity
August 25, 2019
Frequency: Single Project
Cost Per Project: Unspecified
Overall Experience: It has been a pleasure working with d.Trio Marketing Group. They are professional, listened to our needs, asked the appropriate questions, and lead the development of a series of newly branded concepts and designs. They worked collaboratively with our team, made thoughtful recommendations, and partnered effectively with us throughout the process.
Other Contributing Factors: Variety Of Services Offered, Location, Portfolio
Verified Reviewer
Strategic Initiatives Director
Non-Profit Organization Management, 51-200 employees
Overall Rating
5.0
Reviewer Source
Source: UpCity
March 24, 2023
Frequency: Single Project
Cost Per Project: $5,000 - $9,999
Retainer: Confidential
Overall Experience: The team at cat&tonic listens well and really synthesizes your goals. They take the time to check for understanding and are very approachable. As a a small organization that sought support for some first time campaigns, they delivered excellent media product with good results.
Other Contributing Factors: Cost, Portfolio, Reputation, Technical Expertise, Variety Of Services Offered
Colleen Leaf
Vice President
Industrial Automation, Unspecified
Overall Rating
5.0
Reviewer Source
Source: UpCity
September 3, 2020
Frequency: Ongoing Service
Cost Per Project: $10,000+
Retainer: $500-$1,000 monthly
Overall Experience: From the start of our project the entire d.trio team was communicative, professional and fun to work with. They provided an updated logo which was much needed, new layout and content for our website and made the site user friendly. We get so many compliments to our new site and have even seen a boost in traffic. I cannot recommend them more!
Other Contributing Factors: Technical Expertise, Specific Service Offering, Cost
Nikki Williams
Sr. MarCom Manager
51-200 employees
Overall Rating
5.0
Reviewer Source
Source: UpCity
March 24, 2023
Frequency: Ongoing Service
Cost Per Project: $5,000 - $9,999
Retainer: Confidential
Overall Experience: Cat&Tonic is creative, exceptionally organized, easy to work and uniquely able to understand the big picture. We enjoy working with them on projects and know that the final marketing asset will be above expectations.
Other Contributing Factors: Reputation, Specific Service Offering
Amy Teter
Account Manager (Studio)
Accounting, Unspecified
Overall Rating
5.0
Reviewer Source
Source: UpCity
October 14, 2019
Frequency: Ongoing Service
Cost Per Project: $2,500 - $4,999
Retainer: $5,000+ monthly
Overall Experience: We've worked with d.trio for the past 4 years and they've been such a pleasure. They have educated my team, worked with us on many different aspects of our company's marketing, and been a true advocate for our department and company over the years. They always have our best interests in mind, and go above and beyond to come up with great solutions.
Other Contributing Factors: Cost, Reputation, Specific Service Offering
Cindy Cole avatar
Cindy Cole
SVP - CIO
Accounting, Unspecified
Overall Rating
5.0
Reviewer Source
Source: UpCity
August 30, 2019
Frequency: Single Project
Cost Per Project: Unspecified
Overall Experience: A dynamic and professional company, with owners and employees who thrive on creativity and responsiveness. They have been instrumental in keeping us up-to-date with fresh ideas and interesting, eye catching materials. A friendly, hard-working, cohesive team who enjoy what they do and is evident in the final product they deliver.
Jason Putnam
Marketing
Industrial Automation, Unspecified
Overall Rating
5.0
Reviewer Source
Source: UpCity
September 18, 2020
Frequency: Single Project
Cost Per Project: $10,000+
Retainer: Confidential
Overall Experience: d.trio did an excellent job working with us to create the right content for our campaign. They worked hard to help us reach customers that have historically been challenging for us to reach.
Other Contributing Factors: Cost, Technical Expertise
Tony Schiller
Director
Non-Profit Organization Management, Unspecified
Overall Rating
5.0
Reviewer Source
Source: UpCity
September 9, 2019
Frequency: Ongoing Service
Cost Per Project: Confidential
Retainer: Confidential
Overall Experience: We turn to the d.trio team for their keen insights on how best to position ourselves for bigger impact. They see our potential and bring expertise on how to present us in ways we couldn't come up with on our own. The result are offerings we are proud to share and have helped us grow in big ways.
Other Contributing Factors: Reputation, Specific Service Offering
Betsy Grams
Executive Director
Non-Profit Organization Management, Unspecified
Overall Rating
5.0
Reviewer Source
Source: UpCity
August 28, 2019
Frequency: Ongoing Service
Cost Per Project: Confidential
Retainer: Confidential
Overall Experience: The team at D.Trio is top-notch. Super responsive, creative, forward-thinking. Every time we meet with them, we come away better for it. And the creative design work they've produced for us is universally well-received.
Other Contributing Factors: Specific Service Offering, Technical Expertise, Reputation, Portfolio

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Locations

Headquarters:
Minneapolis, MN