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Emily Harubin, founder of Black Bear Marketing Solutions, marketing consultant and strategist
Emily Harubin, founder of Black Bear Marketing Solutions, marketing consultant and strategist
Businesswoman in Office

Marketing That Moves — Without the Overwhelm

We help small businesses, nonprofits, and stretched teams build momentum — with strategy, storytelling, and execution in one smart, nimble package.

Businesswoman in Office

Who We Work With

We partner with organizations that need strategic marketing direction without the enterprise price tag — small businesses building momentum, nonprofits driving impact, and teams navigating transition.

The Solo Founder

You're building your brand and wearing every hat. Marketing feels like a moving target — you need foundational systems and strategies you can grow with confidence.

The Nonprofit Director

Your team is stretched thin, but you still need to drive impact and funding. We'll develop messaging and campaigns that get to the point and resonate with your supporters.

The Marketing Team in Transition

You need leadership now, not 90 days from now. We'll provide strategic direction, vendor management, and fractional support to fill the gap and keep momentum while you hire.

Services Built for Your Reality

From brand clarity to campaign execution, we offer focused packages designed to meet you where you are — whether you're starting from scratch or ready to scale.

Brand Foundations

Build a clear, cohesive brand identity — from positioning and messaging to voice and visual direction.

4–6 weeks

Starting at $3,000

Content & Digital Strategy

Establish foundational content assets and systems that keep your marketing consistent and manageable.

6 weeks 

Starting at $3,500

Campaign Strategy

Launch with confidence — strategic planning, creative direction, and rollout roadmaps for your next big initiative.

4 weeks

Starting at $4,000

How We Work Together

Our process is designed to keep things clear, collaborative, and focused on results. From discovery to delivery, you'll know what to expect every step of the way.

1

Discovery

We start with a conversation about your goals, audience, and current marketing reality.

2

Strategy

We develop a clear plan tailored to your needs, capacity, and budget.

3

Execution

We create the deliverables — messaging, content, campaigns — with regular check-ins.

4

Review

You provide feedback, we refine, and we deliver final assets ready to use.

5

Support

We help you implement, measure results, and plan next steps.

what colleagues say

"Emily and I worked together... and to my mind she's one of the most indispensable people on our team. She has a great combination of institutional knowledge but also a curiosity and willingness to try new things... Her thoughtful, disciplined organizational skills made each [campaign] a success... She's just a really positive person — a joy to work with and be around."

— Gerry M.

Director, Account Management

Ready to Build Momentum?

Let's talk about where you are, where you want to go, and how we can get you there — without the overwhelm.

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