A Boutique Marketing Agency That Does Things Differently
Why Boutique Works Better
Big agencies love to talk about their "full-service capabilities" and "dedicated teams." What they don't mention is that you'll get sold by a senior partner and handed off to whoever's free — usually someone learning on your dime. We do things differently.
You're not a number. We stay small on purpose, and take on only the clients we can genuinely serve well. You get real attention, not a ticket.
Senior-level work, start to finish. The people who build your strategy are the people who execute it. No handoffs, no "learning on your account."
Focused on what works. No fluff, no endless strategy meetings, no deliverables invented to justify billable hours — just the things that actually grow your business.
Honest about fit. If we're not right for what you need, we'll say so and point you to someone who is. Life's too short for bad-fit relationships.
The People Behind the Work
We're a small team backed by a network of trusted specialists. When you work with Purple Wave Creative, you know exactly who's handling your marketing — and you can actually reach them.
Mike Andersen - Founder & Strategic Director
The one who answers the phone, builds the strategy, and makes sure it all gets done. 25+ years in marketing and events, 150+ websites built, and zero patience for marketing that doesn't deliver.
Megan Evans - Creative Director & Brand Strategist
The design brain who makes brands look as sharp as they actually are. After 10+ years running her own studio, she's the visual voice behind countless small businesses — crafting design that helps them stand out and stay memorable.
Andrea Argy - Client Success Manager
Keeps projects on track and clients happy. A background in luxury hospitality means she knows how to handle high expectations — and meet them.
Bruce Lee - Chief Morale Officer
Handles stress management, snack distribution, and making sure we never take ourselves too seriously.
How Purple Wave Creative Got Its Name
Let's be honest — most business names start with the reality that every good URL is already taken. After crossing off a long list, Purple Wave Creative was the one that actually meant something.
Purple came from a couple of places: Seth Godin's "Purple Cow" — be the one that stands out in a field of sameness — and a nod to Prince, one of the most creative artists who ever lived.
Wave comes from Lake Michigan. There's something about watching the water that clears your head and reminds you what matters — rhythm, presence, and finding a flow that actually works, in life and in business.
Creative is what we do, and how we do it: fresh thinking instead of the same playbook everyone else runs.
Put together, it means: stand out, find your rhythm, solve problems creatively.
Not the flashiest origin story — but it's honest, and that's kind of our thing.
Ready to Work With a Team That Actually Cares?
No sales pressure. No discovery calls that go nowhere. Just an honest conversation about whether we're the right fit for what you need.
