Increase Take Rate. Reduce Churn.

Marketing that moves the needle for telecoms

Outsmart national providers. Reduce churn. And grow loyalty in the communities you serve.

Broadband marketing isn’t one-size-fits-all—especially in rural markets. Whether you’re expanding fiber into new regions or holding the line against national giants, we build strategies that work—more signups, stronger retention, and loyalty that sticks.

Why telecoms choose The Marketing Dept.

15+ years in broadband strategy

Addy + Obie + Spotlight on Excellence award-winning team

CEO- and-Board-pleasing campaigns that actually work

Proven record: higher take rates, bigger margins, and lower churn

Clients say we’re “A powerhouse of strategy, creativity, and results”

Data-first fiber
growth strategies

Before we write a word of copy, we analyze your service area, competition, and customer behavior to find the right message—and the right moment.

BROADBAND

CASE STUDIES

What you get when you hire us:

Tailored Campaigns

Campaigns built for rural and regional broadband providers

streamlined
planning

Subscriber growth + retention in one plan

Hyperlocal Targeting

Data-led targeting by tower or neighborhood

Journey
Insights

Customer journey mapping and satisfaction surveys

Pre-Signup
Tools

Pre-signup landing pages + waitlists

Cross-Channel Power

Print and digital, working together

Custom Everything

No cookie-cutter templates—ever

Label
Clarity

Clear, customer-friendly communication around mandatory FCC broadband labels

Retention campaigns that work

Churn is preventable. We identify risks early and build retention journeys that keep your subscribers loyal for the long run.

What you get when you hire us

  • Churn indicators flagged by behavior and usage
  • Automated win-back offers before cancellation
  • Messaging tailored to segment and location

Omni-channel acquisition campaigns

Your subscribers don’t live on one platform—so your campaigns shouldn’t either. We meet your customers where they are with a blend of digital, print, and community outreach.

What you get when you hire us

Fiber rollouts that convert

Fiber isn’t self-explanatory. We help your community understand the value—and urgency—of the upgrade.

What you get when you hire us

  • “Coming Soon” neighborhood campaigns
  • Pre-signup landing pages + waitlists
  • Interactive coverage maps + rollout FAQs
  • Zone-specific campaigns that save you money and time

What our happy clients are saying:


Great to work with. They are enthusiastic and deliver a great end product when they say they will.

Sean Schimmel, Communications Director, Luminate Broadband


Top notch firm! I highly recommend working with them on any of your marketing or communications needs.

Virginia Harman, General Manager, Mountain Parks Electric


The Marketing Dept. is a powerhouse of strategy, creativity, and (most importantly) results! They won’t let you make the mistake of looking like every other business.

Becky Roberg, Marketing Director, Elevate Internet

Our telecom marketing process

Discovery & Market Analysis

We map your region’s growth potential using GIS, demographics, adoption rates, and competitive threats.

Strategy Development

We define personas, pain points, and messaging to craft an impactful multi-channel campaign.

Campaign Creation & Launch

We handle creative, web development, social, targeting, testing, and deployment— both print + digital.

Optimization & Reporting

We track results, fine-tune strategy, and double down on what’s working.

Frequently asked questions

How do you target rural customers?

We combine GIS mapping with growth and retention campaigns personalized for the people behind the addresses.

How do you target rural customers?

We combine GIS mapping with growth and retention campaigns personalized for the people behind the addresses.

How do you target rural customers?

We combine GIS mapping with growth and retention campaigns personalized for the people behind the addresses.

How do you target rural customers?

We combine GIS mapping with growth and retention campaigns personalized for the people behind the addresses.

How do you target rural customers?

We combine GIS mapping with growth and retention campaigns personalized for the people behind the addresses.

Let’s Build Your Telecom
Growth Strategy

Get a custom plan that grows subscribers,
reduces churn, and builds loyalty.

Discover more of our tailored marketing services

Helpful broadband resources:

FCC Broadband Deployment Report

NTCA – The Rural Broadband Association

Discover more of our tailored marketing services

Helpful broadband resources:

FCC Broadband Deployment Report

NTCA – The Rural Broadband Association