Kraus Marketing, an award-winning agency that has received acknowledgments from Inc. 5000, NJBIZ Best Places to Work, American Inhouse Design, GDUSA, and more, is your all-in-one full-service digital marketing agency with offices in Morristown, NJ, Manhattan, NY, and Tampa, FL. Kraus Marketing specializes in branding, videography, web design and development, and an array of strategic digital marketing services. With a talented in-house team, Kraus Marketing quickly became the agency of choice for small to midsize businesses in need of innovative marketing solutions, but over the years, it has expanded to include enterprise-level companies.
Nicholas Kraus, Founder and CEO
Nicholas Kraus is an accomplished entrepreneur and business leader, serving as the Founder and CEO of Kraus Marketing, an award-winning agency known for its exceptional marketing strategy and creative. Under Nick’s strategic guidance, Kraus Marketing has achieved remarkable success, earning a place on the prestigious Inc 5000 list multiple times. The agency’s consistent growth and industry recognition are a testament to his innovative vision and unwavering commitment to delivering outstanding results for clients. In addition to his role at Kraus Marketing, Nick is a recognized thought leader in the marketing and business community as a contributing writer for Forbes.
You started your company in the Northeast but now have an office in Tampa. What do you see as your company’s greatest opportunities for growth in the short term, and the longer term?
It has been an incredible journey growing my company, Kraus Marketing, in the NY metropolitan area to a point where I could successfully open an office in Tampa, a city that means so much to me and my family. That in itself has been an incredible growth opportunity.
As far as the company’s greatest opportunities for growth in the short term, I would say continuing to expand our client base in the Tampa area. In doing so, we continually strive to stay on top of the latest and greatest services used to help businesses expand their visibility—and that means being the best at delivering these services to our clients. One area we have been seeing incredible expansion in is professional videography, which we can then pair with our strategic advertising services.
Longer term, I’ll keep that simple, becoming a household name in the Tampa area. We are lucky enough to have clients with well-known brands such as Horse Soldier Bourbon, The ReliaQuest Bowl, Limbach and more. The goal is to be the agency of choice, serving more of the area’s most prestigious clientele.
You attended the University of Tampa. The area is no doubt very different now. What has been the most exciting part of Tampa’s growth in your eyes?
At the University of Tampa I showed up as a wide eyed teenager, excited about living in Florida and taken back by its beauty, hospitality and lifestyle. As an adult, 25 years after my first visit to Tampa, I am still in awe at how amazing a place it is. There are more buildings and more cars, but Tampa has kept its charm and its beauty. That’s one of the things I appreciate most about the area.
You’re a new Investor. Why do you feel it’s important to support local economic development efforts and how are you looking forward to getting involved with the EDC?
Supporting local economic development efforts has been part of my business initiatives from day one. Supporting the organizations and being a part of the events they put together is a fantastic way to give back to the community you love (the very reason I opened an office here!) and to network with other business leaders, locals, and associations. It’s amazing how much you can learn and grow when you partner with local businesses.
You’ll be sure to see me at many upcoming events, whether as a guest speaker, promoting my book, “The Sharkbite Method™,” with my team sponsoring a booth, or just there to say hi!
When you’re talking with friends or colleagues from outside the market, what do you tell them about Tampa?
Tampa is an incredible city, located on the west/best coast of Florida. And that it has truly been getting the spotlight it deserves.
