Direct To Consumer Marketing

Direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands have rewritten the rules of modern commerce, putting customer relationships at the center of growth. But standing out in a crowded market takes more than great products; it requires marketing strategies that connect directly with buyers, build loyalty, and drive measurable sales. At Nord Media, we specialize in DTC Marketing, helping brands cut through the noise with campaigns designed to attract, convert, and keep customers coming back.

Nord Media — Built by a Real Operator

I started Nord Media after years of scaling DTC brands from the inside—owning the outcomes, fixing what was broken, and building what actually worked.

Most agencies chase ROAS and call it a win. I care about real business results—profitable growth, better customer acquisition, and revenue that compounds over time.

If you're serious about scaling and tired of the guesswork, you're exactly who I built this for.

Kody Nordquist – Founder of Nord Media™
Kody Nordquist – Founder of Nord Media™

From strategy and creative to paid ads and performance growth, we drive real business results.

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Every strategy is engineered to maximize your return on ad spend—from scroll-stopping creative to precise targeting and full-funnel optimization. We don’t just run ads. We build momentum.

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Growth that compounds. With smarter spend allocation, creative testing, and platform-specific execution, our clients see steady and scalable revenue growth.

Proof over Promises

Every case here started with the same question: how do we create a foundation that supports growth and allows us to be profitable at scale?

The answer: creative that grabs attention and strategy that builds momentum. We turn your spend into profitable growth using proven systems built on over $200M in ad-spend we’ve managed.

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The Team Behind 7 and 8 figure DTC Growth
Nord Media is a performance-driven media buying agency that helps brands stop guessing and start scaling with purpose. We turn insights into real growth with strategy and systems that are proven, creative that converts, and a foundation built to support scale.

Trusted By The Best In The Industry

Angela Swanson
Life Harmony Energies

It’s not easy finding an agency who treats you like a partner rather than a paycheck. Nord Media has been one of our most successful partnerships for the past two years. We’ve seen impressive growth working with them and consider them part of the Life Harmony Energies family.

Marty Grosjean
BioPower Pet & EMF Harmony

We have been working with Kody and team for over two years now and are very happy with the relationship. We have seen steady improvement in our performance on Google and Meta, and I feel confident we are performing at an optimal level on both at this point. They work with us on several brands, and they have done well learning the finer points of and figuring out appropriate strategies for each of them.

Paul Brillinger
Ouisi

Working with Nord Media—particularly Kody —has been a standout experience for OuiSi. Kody consistently brings not only deep media expertise but also a level of responsiveness, kindness and understanding that’s hard to find in agency partners.

Ryan Harvey
Barebones Brooth

Kody and the entire team at Nord Media have been nothing short of amazing. Having jumped around from agency to agency for years, we finally found a team that not only gets it, they consistently deliver results.

We Use Strategies and Systems that Produce Consistent Results.

We’ve helped 100+ brands—from early-stage DTC startups to global brands—scale smarter, grow faster and get profitable. Whether your goal rapid growth, consistency at scale or just to be profitable again, we've built systems and strategies to achieve that for hundreds of brands over the years. The results? You get reliable and consistent growth without sacrificing your profitability.

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Growth that compounds. With smarter spend allocation, creative testing, and platform-specific execution, our clients see steady and scalable revenue growth.

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From YouTube to Search, we build full-funnel campaigns that meet buyers with intent and guide them to action. Everything we do is tracked, tested, and tied to revenue.

Creative & Growth Strategy

Performance starts with perspective. We bring the creative ideas, data-driven strategy, and testing discipline that turns good campaigns into profitable ones.

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Frequently asked questions

What Is Direct To Consumer Marketing?

Direct-to-consumer (DTC) Marketing is a strategy in which brands sell products directly to their customers, bypassing traditional retailers and third-party platforms. This model gives brands more control over their message, customer experience, and margins, but it also requires smart, efficient marketing to stand out in crowded markets.

Unlike general marketing approaches, DTC marketing prioritizes the full customer journey, from first impression to repeat purchase. At Nord Media, we design strategies that strengthen your brand identity, attract ready-to-buy audiences, and turn one-time buyers into long-term loyalists.

What Does A Direct To Consumer Marketing Partner Do?

A true DTC marketing partner goes beyond running ads; it becomes a growth driver for your brand. At Nord Media, we manage every stage of the process so you can focus on product innovation while we handle customer acquisition and retention.Here’s what that looks like in practice:Strategic Planning: We align campaigns with your brand’s goals, whether scaling customer acquisition, increasing AOV, or building loyalty programs.

Platform Selection & Management: We choose the most effective channels for your audience from Facebook and Instagram to Google, and YouTube

Audience Targeting & Segmentation: Using advanced tools, we identify new customers while retargeting existing ones through lookalike modeling and behavioral data.

Creative Development: Our team produces compelling visuals, videos, and copy that resonate with your target audience and inspire action.

Campaign Optimization: We continuously refine campaigns through A/B testing, bid adjustments, and creative iteration to improve performance.Analytics & Reporting: With transparent reporting on ROAS, CPA, LTV, and conversion rates, you’ll know exactly how your campaigns are performing.

What Additional Performance Marketing Services Do You Offer?

At Nord Media, we don’t just run ads; we build complete growth ecosystems. Our additional services are designed to support and amplify your DTC marketing efforts, ensuring every element of your marketing machine works together for maximum results.

Strategic Audits & Growth Planning
We start with clarity and insight. Our team conducts a comprehensive audit of your DTC advertising, website funnels, and customer acquisition process to identify hidden opportunities and address performance gaps. We then deliver a detailed, data-backed growth plan that prioritizes quick wins while laying the groundwork for long-term scalability.

Creative Collaboration
Great creative is the heartbeat of a successful DTC campaign. Whether we collaborate with your in-house creative team or produce assets from scratch, our focus is on performance-optimized design and messaging. Every image, video, and headline is engineered to engage your audience, drive clicks, and convert shoppers into loyal customers.

Partner Network For Complete Growth
Scaling profitably requires more than paid ads alone. Through our vetted partner network in SEO, email marketing, conversion rate optimization (CRO), and web development, we give you access to industry-leading experts who strengthen every layer of your growth strategy. This integrated approach ensures your brand is optimized across all channels, creating a seamless path from first click to repeat purchase.

How Is DTC Marketing Different From Traditional Retail Marketing?

In traditional retail, the brand relies on middlemen such as stores or marketplaces, losing control over pricing, customer data, and messaging. In contrast, DTC marketing places the brand directly in front of the consumer, allowing for more personalized campaigns, better customer insights, and stronger brand-consumer connections.

Can Small DTC Brands Compete With Larger Ones Using This Model?

Yes. One advantage of DTC marketing is that smaller brands can compete with industry leaders by being more agile, personal, and authentic. With smart targeting and creative campaigns, smaller DTC businesses can carve out loyal customer bases and scale profitably.

How Does Audience Targeting Work In DTC Campaigns?

Audience targeting uses demographic data, interest categories, behavioral signals, and custom audiences to ensure ads reach high-intent customers. We also create lookalike audiences based on existing buyers, allowing us to find new customers with similar traits to your best-performing segments.

How Do You Measure Success In DTC Marketing?

Success is measured by tracking key performance indicators such as return on ad spend (ROAS), customer acquisition cost (CAC), lifetime value (LTV), conversion rates, and repeat purchase rates. Nord Media provides transparent reporting to see which campaigns drive the most growth.

How Do You Use Retargeting In DTC Marketing?

Retargeting is a critical part of our approach. We re-engage customers who visited your website, added items to cart, or interacted with your brand but didn’t convert. This dramatically increases conversions and reduces wasted ad spend.

What Are The Benefits Of Partnering With Nord Media For Dtc Marketing?

Launching and growing a DTC brand without a clear marketing strategy can waste time, money, and opportunity. Nord Media's proven, data-backed approach ensures your efforts turn into sustainable revenue.

Deep DTC Expertise
We understand the unique challenges of DTC, from rising CAC to managing retention, and craft strategies built for today’s market.

Data-Driven Strategy
Every recommendation is based on performance metrics, allowing us to focus on profitability while scaling your growth.

Advanced Targeting & Retargeting
We re-engage past visitors, cart abandoners, and existing customers to boost conversions and reduce wasted spend.

Full-Funnel Campaign Execution
From awareness to repeat purchase, we design campaigns that nurture buyers through every stage of the funnel.

Ongoing Optimization
Through A/B testing, audience refinement, and creative rotation, we keep campaigns improving over time.

Clear Insights & Reporting
We transform campaign data into clear, actionable insights you can use to make smarter decisions.

What DTC Marketing Solutions Offered By Nord Media?

In the fast-paced world of DTC, success depends on more than just running ads. It requires a strategy that connects your brand with the right audience at the right time. At Nord Media, we combine creative innovation, precise targeting, and performance analytics to deliver marketing solutions that drive sales and build long-term brand loyalty.

Multi-Platform DTC Ad Campaigns
Your customers aren’t on just one platform, nor should your ads be. We manage coordinated campaigns across platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Google, ensuring your brand is seen where your audience spends the most time. By selecting the right platforms, placements, and bidding strategies, we maximize your return on investment and keep your brand top-of-mind throughout the buying journey.

Creative & Growth Strategy
Effective DTC advertising starts with creative that sells. Our team blends visually stunning design with persuasive copywriting and data-driven insights to produce high-performing ads, landing pages, and product funnels. Every asset is tested and refined to capture attention, convert clicks into customers, and scale your sales over time.

Product Launch & Seasonal Campaigns
From limited-edition drops to major holiday promotions, we know how to create campaigns that generate excitement and urgency. By combining strategic timing, targeted messaging, and compelling offers, we help you maximize revenue during peak sales while building lasting customer loyalty beyond the promotion.

Lead Generation For DTC
We design lead capture systems for brands selling high-value products, subscription services, or complex offerings that turn interest into action. Our approach pairs targeted advertising with optimized landing pages and automated follow-up sequences, ensuring you attract and convert high-intent prospects into paying customers.

What Is The Nord Media Advantage?

At Nord Media, Direct-to-Consumer Marketing isn’t just about generating short-term sales—it’s about building scalable systems that foster long-term customer relationships and sustainable growth. We blend data, creativity, and strategy to help brands attract new buyers and keep them coming back.

Full-Funnel Performance Systems: We design campaigns that seamlessly move customers from first impression to repeat purchase, ensuring every stage of the journey is optimized for conversions.

Creative That Converts: Our content is built to stop the scroll and drive action. From engaging visuals to persuasive copy, we engineer every asset to generate clicks, sales, and loyalty.

Precision Audience Targeting: Using advanced segmentation and lookalike modeling, we ensure your brand reaches the right people at the right time, reducing wasted spend and boosting ROI.

Rapid Iteration & Optimization: DTC markets move quickly, and so do we. Our team continuously tests, adapts, and scales what works to keep your campaigns ahead of the competition.

Profit-First Strategies: Growth isn’t just about volume but smart investment. We focus on strategies that maximize margins, ensuring that every dollar spent works harder for your brand.

What Industries Benefit Most From DTC Marketing?

DTC marketing works across many industries, including fashion, beauty, health and wellness, home goods, food and beverage, and tech accessories. Nord Media customizes campaigns based on your industry's unique needs and challenges.

Do You Require Long-term Contracts?

No. We focus on performance and results, not locking clients into long-term agreements. Most of our partners stay because of the growth we deliver, not because they’re contractually obligated.

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