Uncover and expand the full potential of your organization
Effective marketing
starts with the brand.
Leaders come to us with a vision for something different. Something more. That’s why most Muse engagements start by refreshing or reorganizing the brand. This central narrative anchors all future marketing decisions. Once a brand strategy is in place, our creative and content teams express it in clear, confident ways.
Industry Expertise
While we welcome clients in almost any industry, we have deep expertise in these areas:
Food.
With roots in restaurant branding, we've grown to serve every stage of the food system, from regional farmers to the world’s largest food manufacturer.
Wellness.
We help health and wellness brands drive lasting behavioral change through our proprietary Change Stage Framework™, connecting deeply with customer motivations to increase engagement and retention.
Membership.
We guide membership organizations in building trust, fostering belonging and promoting values that resonate with current and future members.
Finance.
We transform complex financial services into clear value propositions, helping wealth managers, credit unions and lending companies build trust through education-focused content and confident positioning.
Tell Us Your Vision.
Our Leaders.
Jackie Bebenroth : Principal & Brand Advisor
Jackie believes in the power of the pen. She leads strategic messaging sessions with business executives to set the course for powerful positioning. Her work, ranging from local restaurant branding to six-figure global initiatives, has flown her around the country to speak on content marketing. She’s picked up a few accolades along the way, most notably a SXSW Interactive finalist award and Content Marketing Institute’s Content Marketing Leader of the Year.
Lauren Konst : Account Manager
Lauren is a Clevelander by choice, not by birth. With a background in integrated marketing communications, advertising strategy and event management, she effortlessly pitches grassroot marketing ideas and creative solutions to solve business challenges. Her top priority is to build long-lasting relationships with our clients.
Eric Deitz : Director of Strategy & Operations
Eric has nearly two decades of marketing leadership experience. He has successfully built and grown brands across service, hardware and food categories at businesses ranging from startups to global Fortune 500 companies. Eric believes that a strong brand strategy is the foundation and differentiator that unlocks business growth. As Director of Strategy & Operations, Eric champions collaboration between clients and our team to build and activate impactful solutions for brands.
Lindsey Schober : Brand Strategist
Lindsey is a brand champion. She brings an important perspective to brand building and positioning, drawing from her diverse experiences in advertising, branding and business management. As Brand Strategist, Lindsey understands the importance of authenticity across all brand touchpoints and guides clients through the opportunities of evolving their brand. Lindsey is a two-time transplant to Northeast Ohio and is excited to work in Cleveland.
Megan Factor : Content Manager
Megan is a Northeast Ohio native and passionate creator, both professionally and personally. She developed her content marketing skills working in a wide range of industries and pulls inspiration from her diverse experiences. Her keen eye for design, penchant for writing, and love of good storytelling work together to create meaningful content that provides value to clients.
Lauren Hudac : Account Executive
Lauren is a native of Cleveland’s West Side who boomeranged back to the area after earning her degree in Marketing. She has over twenty years of experience in the marketing industry and has spent the last decade leveraging her skills in branding and web development projects. She has worked with Fortune 500 companies and startups alike, spanning a wide array of industries. Her passion is people and helping them achieve their goals is her purpose.
Annie DePerro : Office Manager
Annie enthusiastically embraces change – for herself and clients. As a certified health coach of ten years, her background is focused on helping people make physical and transformational changes. She gracefully pivots to accommodate the shifting needs of both clients and colleagues with keen attention to detail and creativity. Annie plays a key role in implementing new concepts and ideas to keep the agency running efficiently.
Is Muse for you?
We support visionary leaders who invest in lasting change. While our expertise centers on food, wellness, membership, and finance, we welcome ambitious projects across industries. Our typical engagement starts at $25,000, followed by 6-12 month retainer engagements of $100,000+.