Cleveland integrated marketing agency with in-house branding, web, video, SEO and PPC
About thunder::tech
thunder::tech is an integrated marketing agency founded in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1999 by Jason Therrien, who remains CEO and president. It began as a one-person shop and now works from a studio at 3635 Perkins Avenue in the MidTown district. It also has offices in Detroit and Chicago, with Toledo added by 2025. The team has about 40 staff (some listings say 50 to 249). In January 2023 it bought Silent Partners Media Group, a New York digital design and production studio, adding UX and development staff.
The agency keeps strategy, branding, advertising, web design and development, SEO, PPC, social media, PR and video production in house. It wrote its first social media strategy for a client in 2002. Its focus is spread evenly across ten disciplines, with SEO and PPC each about a tenth of the work. Search is therefore one part of larger brand and website programmes rather than a standalone dental SEO service.
Clients are mostly mid-market and enterprise brands in manufacturing, food and beverage, automotive, professional services and education. Clients include the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Cleveland Clinic, Henkel, PPG Industries, the Kresge Foundation, Kichler Lighting, Oatey, John Carroll University, Marc's and Big Fig Mattress. Cleveland Clinic is the main healthcare link. It has no dental practice client, dental page or dental case study.
On Clutch, the agency holds 4.7 from 17 reviews, with strong quality and referral scores and a cost score of 4.3. One client called it pricier than average but worth it for the range of services. Reviewers point to expertise, responsiveness, project management and on-time delivery. A safety traffic equipment company described video, SEO and website work together. It is rated 4.6 on ReportGarden from 12 reviews, and one reviewer there complained about missed appointments and unanswered calls. It is rated 4.6 on Google from 14 reviews.
The company made the Inc. 5000 and the Weatherhead 100 list of fast-growing Northeast Ohio firms four years running. Therrien has been named to Crain's Cleveland 40 under 40 and received a Smart 50 award. Rates run 100 to 149 US dollars an hour with a 10,000 dollar minimum (some listings show minimum budgets of 10,000 to 25,000 dollars), with portfolio projects of 20,000 to 100,000 dollars. This pricing and full-service model fits a dental support organisation or large multi-location group needing brand, web and media work together better than a single-chair practice.
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thunder::tech at a Glance
| Founded | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Team size | 50-249 employees |
| Headquarters | Cleveland, Ohio, United States |
| Other offices | Detroit, Michigan; Chicago, Illinois; Toledo, Ohio |
| Leadership | Jason Therrien (Founder, President and CEO); Kelly Rienzi (Director, Market Development); Bruce Williams (Vice President, Development); JP Krainz (Senior Director, Client Services) |
| Languages | English |
| Pricing | 100-149 USD per hour, minimum project 10,000 USD. Some listings show an average of 149 USD per hour and a minimum budget of 10,000-25,000 USD; portfolio projects 20,000-100,000 USD. |
| Tools & partnerships | WordPress (WordCamp sponsor); marketing automation |
Dental Marketing Services
- SEO
- PPC advertising
- website design and development
- brand strategy
- social media marketing
- video production
- advertising campaigns
- UX and UI design
- marketing automation
- public relations
Dental Clients & Results
- Safety traffic equipment company: combined video production, SEO and website design (5.0 review on Clutch)
- Kichler Lighting: advertising programme (2021, 6 months)
- R.E. Warner: branding programme (2022, 24 months)
Why Dentists Choose thunder::tech
- One of Cleveland's larger independents with 50 to 249 staff
- Video production and web development are both in house
- Clutch minimum project size is $10,000 (thunder::tech)
- Clients include the Cleveland Institute of Art
- Operating in Cleveland since 1999
Key Strengths
- Develops brand strategy and print materials for larger practice groups
- Ties video, web and search work to measurable patient growth and ranking gains
- Produces practice videos and websites entirely in house for consistent quality
- Runs paid media campaigns for dental groups alongside SEO
Awards & Recognition
- Inc. 5000 (four consecutive years)
- Weatherhead 100 fastest-growing Northeast Ohio companies (four consecutive years)
- Jason Therrien: Crain's Cleveland Business 40 under 40
- Jason Therrien: Northeast Ohio Smart 50 Award
How the DSA Score Breaks Down
Points earned: 53.6 of 100 (profile 50 × 0.8 + client feedback 13.6). DSA Score: 91/100
What Clients Say About thunder::tech
- 3 on review sites
Clients Most Often Praise
- Higher Google Maps & local rankings 1
In ShortClients praise broad capabilities and on-time delivery.
Safety equipment company saw improved sales and search results from video, web, SEO and digital marketing work.
See it on clutch.coVisitor guide and 120-page magazine were well received by partners, donors and visitors.
See it on clutch.coJames Fashing says thunder::tech delivered beyond expectations, professionally and on time.
See it on reportgarden.comWhere thunder::tech Is Listed
Questions Dentists Ask About thunder::tech
Has thunder::tech worked with dental practices?
It has no dental clients or dental pages. Its healthcare link is Cleveland Clinic, and most clients are mid-market brands in manufacturing, food, automotive and education.
Is SEO a core service?
SEO and PPC are offered in house but make up a small share of a broad mix that includes branding, web, video and advertising. It fits practices that want search as part of a wider brand programme.
How much does thunder::tech cost?
Rates run 100 to 149 US dollars an hour with a 10,000 dollar minimum. Some listings show minimum budgets of 10,000 to 25,000 dollars.
How established is the agency?
It was founded in Cleveland in 1999 by Jason Therrien, has offices in Detroit and Chicago, and acquired New York studio Silent Partners Media Group in 2023.
What do clients say?
Clutch reviewers, averaging 4.7 from 17 reviews, praise expertise, responsiveness and on-time delivery. One reviewer elsewhere complained of missed appointments and unreturned calls.
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