#SmallBusinessWeek Spotlight: Ventures Marketing Group



In a nutshell
Founded in 1994, Ventures Marketing Group (VMG) provides advertising, design and marketing consulting services for a variety of Houston businesses. Too often marketing strategy is subordinated to tactics. VMG offers its clients strategies derived from insights and experience gained from working with a wide variety of clients in energy, education, healthcare, and the performing arts. VMG is also proud to represent Houston Grand Opera’s OperaCUES and the Houston Symphony’s InTUNE magazines for advertising sales.

Essentials
For smaller firms, VMG can function as their marketing department. For larger firms, VMG supplements existing resources, providing strategy development, copywriting, design, media placement, and promotional services. VMG can work on a project basis or on a fixed retainer covering a variety of agency services.

About
VMG is led by Matt Ross. Matt founded VMG in 1994 after having worked in senior management positions for several major national agencies. He serves on the Board of the Greater Houston Women’s Chamber and served on the board of the Houston AMA chapter (AMA’s largest) for over 10 years.

Contact
For more information, contact Matt Ross: matt@venturesmarketing.com or 713.417.6857

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