About Studio Three 49
Boutique digital marketing agency for small businesses
We’re passionate about sharing your brand story.
Our boutique digital marketing agency is a dynamic team of strategists, designers, writers and content creators passionate about sharing your brand story. We work to help you find and connect with your most valuable audience and turn them into superfans.
Our ultimate goal is to help you close the gap from where you are today to where you want to be tomorrow.
And if you’re here reading this, we’re guessing that’s with more brand-passionate clients and more top-line growth (i.e. money in your pocket!).
The key is to just get started.
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Here’s what we know…
Every business is a startup and digital marketing has never been more important — especially if you and your business aren't used to connecting with your audience online.
Did you know the average American now spends an average of five hours a day interacting with their phones?*
That’s 76 full days out of a 365-day calendar year, which adds up to . . .
4.7M YouTube videos
19M texts
700,000 Instagram pictures
2.5M Snaps
4.1M Google queries
59M messages
190M emails
If that’s where your audience is hanging out, isn’t that where you want your business to be? And when you work with us, you don’t need to worry about finding your audience alone.
*Future Proofing You, Jay Samit
Meet the Team
Tam Smith
Founder + Director
Three hashtags that best describe me: #adventureseeker #accidentalathlete #highfunctioningintrovert
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I’m a former broadcast TV producer, advertising creative and professional makeup artist, turned digital marketer and accidental athlete. Leave it to me to start racing motorcycles and mountain bikes after 40!
I call myself a digital marketer and, yes, that’s true. But it’s just the tool that I use. I’m most passionate about inspiring people to achieve big goals and to rethink what they previously thought to be impossible, myself included.
The key is to just get started.
I've spent my entire career working in some capacity of sales, marketing and new business development, so I know how to get people's attention. I’ve helped clients across a broad range of industries including online retail, interior design, health & beauty, tech, nonprofit and consulting, stand out and develop smart digital marketing solutions to successfully grow and scale their businesses.
A graduate of Vanderbilt University, I spent more than 15 years in sales and sales leadership consistently driving double digit growth. Prior to launching Studio Three 49, I earned my on-the-job MBA representing notable brands such as Jack Morton Worldwide, Neiman Marcus and Ann Sacks Tile & Stone.
I currently live in Durham, NC, with my Supermutt, Ila, and race mountain bikes competitively.
Giselle Vilella
Social Media Specialist
Three hashtags that best describe me: #generator #outdoorlover #adventurer
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I'm a Southern California native and multi-passionate that enjoys using both creativity and analytics to help brands grow and connect with their audience through social media.
I’ve worked in a broad range of industries including fashion, eCommerce, creative agency and health/wellness and specialize in content creation and community engagement. I help brands stay consistent with both content and scheduling in order to build and maintain their strongest digital presence.
In my free time, you can find me enjoying the outdoors (most likely at the beach), planning my next travel trip, visiting new coffee shops and spending time with my Frenchie.
Emma Marschall
Digital Content Creator
Three hashtags that best describe me: #naturelover #freespirit #theartistsway
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I specialize in all things content creation, digital marketing and content writing. I’m passionate about bringing brands’ creative visions to life and showcasing their uniqueness through words and images.
I’m a nature lover through and through, and I spend much of my time in the ocean, surfing or traveling around the world. I believe we are all artists, and I make sure to infuse art into everything I do. Blending the digital world with authentic, real life experiences is a delicate craft that truly lights me up.
Melisa Sarnecki
Content + Administrative Manager
Three hashtags that best describe me: #problemsolver #advocator #catmom
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I love all things admin and systems related. As a former social worker, I have a passion for helping others prevent burn out and find work life harmony. In my free time, you will find me drinking iced coffee (even in the winter) and spending time with my husband and two cats.
Studio Three 49 is dedicated to the entrepreneurs and small business owners willing to take risks, push boundaries and edge out their comfort zones to try the unexpected.
Our marketing agency creative team is excited to help you get noticed!
What makes our boutique digital marketing agency different?
Our experience
Strong background in advertising, marketing and new business development, with more than 15 years in sales and sales leadership consistently driving double-digit growth.
Our education
On-the-job MBA representing such notable brands as Jack Morton Worldwide, Neiman Marcus and Ann Sacks Tile & Stone.
Our people-first approach
Behind every like, comment and share, there’s a real person with pains, passions and goals. We help you make sure they’re seen and know that they matter.
Our story
As a fellow small business, whether you’re launching a product or service online or looking to take your business to the next level, we’re right there in it with you.
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Core Values
Communication
At the end of the day when you peel back all the layers, most challenges are caused by poor (or complete lack of) communication.
If you have a question, ask. If you have an idea, share. We’re all about relationships and building a strong foundation of communication and collaboration.
Boldness
Be brave. Clarity comes from action. So take the risk, send the text, say the difficult thing. Life is short, and the only wrong thing is to do nothing.
Excellence
Never stop improving. Yes, shipped is better than perfect — yet we always seek to maintain an attitude of curiosity and an openness to learning how we can do it better.
Enthusiasm
Energy and enthusiasm, with a healthy dose of laughter. That’s our fuel for success. So if you’re not having fun and enjoying the process, we’re not doing something right.
Our Process
Step 1
Visit our Contact Page to book your complimentary Digital Review.
Step 2
Together, we’ll take a look at your overall digital presence to determine where you're winning and where you can improve.
Step 3
Lock in your spot on our marketing calendar with your project date.
That’s it! We’ll take it from there, while you pop some bottles, congratulate yourself and get back to building your business.