Chicago Marketing Consultancy

Jul 2022

The CMC team is professional, knowledgable and forward-thinking. They are creative and critical problem-solvers who deliver results in all things digital, including SEO and paid media. They're a literal joy to work with (such nice people!) and they understand the hotel and hospitality industry inside and out. I cannot recommend them enough!!

Jul 2021

CMC is the hero we needed and the hero we deserve!
In my role, I tend to work closely with third-party agencies for both my branded and independent hotels' digital marketing needs. CMC has been the first agency I have worked with whose on-boarding was more than a quick form to complete outlining my goals and budgets. From day one, the CMC team took the time to personally speak with myself and our hotel teams so they could understand our properties, our brands, our markets, our strategies - the good, the bad, the ugly and the opportunity. With many of the CMC team members having worked in hospitality, as well as other luxury and customer-centric industries, they fell...read full review

Jul 2021

I interviewed Joe Arends for research I conducted on the hospitality industry’s readiness to host a safe return to in person and hybrid meetings and events. Joe was responsive, enthusiastic, and willing to share his industry insights. I recommend Joe and Chicago Marketing Consultancy (CMC) to hotels and event venues who are interested in communicating and marketing their post pandemic open for business and readiness plans. CMC offers a suite of customized hospitality digital marketing services.