We built Prose to be the partner we wish we'd had when we were clients. Our writer-founded agency is trustworthy, ethical, fast, prioritizes substance over buzzwords, and doesn't nickel-and-dime. The results speak for themselves: On the strength of referrals, we've grown from a bootstrapped startup in an apartment to a leading content marketing agency that has served over 1,000 clients.
Over the years, our NYC-based agency has carefully cultivated a network of content pros who have crafted campaigns for leading brands and outlets — from Google to The New York Times. Best of all, you'll get subject matter experts in your industry.
We get it: Bringing on an agency is a sensitive process. If you hire the right one, it reflects well on you and you're given credit internally. We won't let you down. With years of experience managing high-touch content campaigns for exacting senior execs at the world's leading brands, we fit in seamlessly with your in-house teams and are always professional, engendering confidence and trust.
With many freelancer platforms and online content providers, there's a self-service element: In the time you spend using them (or learning how to use them), you could just do the work yourself. Meanwhile, with many agencies, you're just another account — and sometimes getting a meeting with senior talent feels harder than booking time with the President. You can rely on Prose to work with you directly and legitimately lighten your load. All of our engagements are fully bespoke and guided by a thoughtful professional who knows and cares. The result: personal attention that's ready when you are.
You can stop spending hours sifting through candidates, assessing bids, and scouring portfolios. We've already done the work of vetting and testing talent, so you know you're getting access to the highest-quality creatives relevant to you. Nothing is left to chance.
To tell your story, you need a single voice. If you're burnt out from serial dating agencies and getting stuck in the revolving door of the freelancer marketplace, Prose is here to handle it all — from content creation and design to strategy and distribution. As an extension of your in-house team, our integrated solutions steward your vision from start to finish.
Hiring an amateur is far more expensive in the long run than hiring a professional. When you choose Prose, you avoid the hidden costs of other agencies or "bargain," impersonal platforms, saving you time, stress, budget, and brand equity in the long run. And we always offer simple, transparent rates.
It's not enough to say the right things. We'll say them in the right way — in the unique voice and tone of your brand. No need to constantly retrain individual freelancers; we'll ensure all your content consistently resonates with your audience in your style.
We pay creatives very well and maintain long-lasting relationships with them. That means you not only have the best talent at your disposal, but they're deeply engaged in your projects, incentivized to take the work seriously and not regard it as just another gig.
Other services give approximate time estimates; we work backwards from your deadlines to determine a precise deliverable schedule. We work according to your time frame, not our desires, and the breadth of our network ensures the right talent is always on hand. Like conscientious "A" students, we don't give excuses and present obstacles; we get things done.
You might have a superstar content pro on staff, but nobody can be an expert on everything. With Prose, you gain access to a world of specialists, each fluent in various industries and stages of the content lifecycle. Bottom line: Prose has the talent to take your content — and your brand — to the next level.
We only do bespoke, so we're used to adjusting teams and pace to match the evolving needs of your business. No shoehorning, delays, or hassle — and minimal ramp-up time. With Prose, you benefit from a scalable content team without increasing your workload.
I’ve always had a dual love — for writing and for growing brands. My first startup was an online bookstore. I put the profits toward an MFA in writing at Columbia, but at the same time, I also cross-enrolled in MBA classes. Every day, as I’d amble between Business and Arts, the two buildings — and the two worlds — started to seem less and less far apart. So I took $3,000 of my savings and launched Prose.
Word of our approach to high-quality content got around. With shifts in journalistic business models and digital marketing, we were able to attract writers who weren’t just experts in their field, but, like me, loved to write. As the media landscape continued to shift, we brought on designers, illustrators, and content marketers from across the country.
Brands found us, too. With zero marketing budget, we built our client base organically, driven largely by referrals. In a world of venture capital, we were (and remain) bootstrapped and independent — serving clients, not investors, and powered by passion.
Today, content marketing has become big business; like online content itself, there are almost too many options for brands that are looking for help in crafting their messaging, narrative, and communications. But our people set us apart. In a world of noise, real pros rise to the top.
Our story has just begun. But yours is the one that counts. We’d love to help you write your story of success. Let's begin!
— Justin Belmont and the Prose team