Moving You Forward
Client Size
ABM
B2B Digital Marketing
Branding
Digital PR
Enterprise SEO
Paid Social
PPC
Web Design
Web Development
Our international team boasts a tenacious curiosity, constantly digging deeper to get at the root of every issue. Never satisfied with merely scratching the surface, we offer long-term solutions, not patches to problems.
We employ some of the most talented, digital marketers in the world and we know, in order to be successful, you must be able to carry the weight of a heavy load through many peaks and valleys.
We understand that this process requires both push and pull. Building strong digital marketing results means building a strong relationship with our clients. With our team’s diverse skill set, we understand the internal business decisions that our clients face and offer data-driven recommendations to help balance the internal needs of each organization.
Expect us to be there throughout your journey, full of curiosity and constantly digging deeper to solve problems and offer long-term solutions. We are an external agency that will become your best internal partners. Our team prides itself on these standards.
Best Use of Search – Finance (PPC), US Search Awards 2024
Integrated Campaign of the Year– Global Digital Excellence Awards 2024
Inc. 5000 2024
Best Small PPC Agency, US Search Awards 2023
Best Small SEO Agency, US Search Awards 2023
Inc. 5000 2023
Inc. Fastest Growing Companies in Mid-Atlantic 2023
Best SEO Agency at US Search Awards 2022
Best SEO Agency at US Agency Awards 2022
Best Use of Search – Finance (PPC) at US Search Awards 2022
Best Blog Feature at Content Marketing Awards 2021
Best SEO Agency at US Search Awards 2019
Marty Martin – CEO and Founder
Marty Martin is the CEO and founder of LOCOMOTIVE, a multi-award-winning global agency recognized as “Best SEO Agency” and “Best Paid Agency” at the US Search Awards, US Agency Awards, and European Search Awards. Under his leadership, LOCOMOTIVE has navigated two major acquisitions in the past five years, doubling the size of our international team and greatly expanding service offering capabilities.
JR Oakes – VP of Strategy
JR has been a member of the SEO industry since 2011. He is one of the founders of /r/TechSEO and the Tech SEO Connect conference series. An avid technophile, he enjoys applying new technologies to existing problems and posts a lot of open-source code on his GitHub profile. He has worked with some of the largest brands in the world and is passionate about sharing his knowledge and work with others.
Amanda Allen – SVP of Operations
A pillar of the LOCOMOTIVE family for over a decade, Amanda Allen has been instrumental in shaping the agency’s growth and success. With a keen eye for strategy and operations, she plays a vital role in driving innovation and ensuring seamless execution across teams. Amanda’s leadership and commitment to excellence have helped LOCOMOTIVE thrive in an ever-evolving digital landscape.
Ryan Huser – VP of Growth
A search-oriented conference speaker and marketing lead with over 15 years of global enterprise experience, and 20 years of independent consultancy for local businesses and lead gen sites. A passion for Generative AI, Technical SEO, and Link Development.
Endorsements and reviews from the Zyppy List member community.
1 Reviews on “LOCOMOTIVE Agency”
EverettSizemore
I can’t say enough good things about JR Oakes and Marty Martin. When this dynamic duo teamed up to start Locomotive I knew they would be successful. And they have been — for both their agency and their clients! Now the team has grown to include dozens of experts located all around the world, each one at the top of their field. Kudos to JR and Marty for everything they have accomplished!