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CONFIDENTIAL M&A LISTING | DIGITAL MEDIA & BRAND ACTIVATION SALE

Full-Service Digital Marketing & Brand Activation Agency | Northwest Indiana

A $450,000 acquisition opportunity representing a modern, high-impact digital media platform positioned in Lake County, IN. Bridging the gap between regional commercial clients and their local communities through proven advertising strategies and turnkey brand activation frameworks. Eligible for Down Payment Assistance.

Digital marketing agency workspace representing media acquisition opportunity in Lake County IN.

Listing Information Summary

LISTING ID #MEDIA-2026-09 (Ad #2201422)
REGION Lake County, IN (Chicago Metro)
ASKING PRICE $450,000
GROSS REVENUE $120,000
FINANCING Down Payment Assist Qualified
CASH FLOW (SDE) NDA Gated / Verified Inquirers Only
STATUS ACTIVE LISTING
Business Profile & Investment Thesis

Turnkey Community Engagement & Digital Brand Activation Engine.

Cortland Business Brokers is pleased to present a confidential acquisition opportunity for a full-service marketing, digital media, and brand activation firm located in Lake County, Indiana. Established as a trusted community engagement engine, this business bridges the gap between local enterprises and their primary target markets through tailored, high-impact digital media strategies. By deploying sophisticated local ad placement, creative content distribution, and multi-channel marketing campaigns, the agency elevates client brand visibility and delivers measurable commercial growth across a diverse regional customer base.

The firm's operational model centers on a highly efficient, scalable digital architecture. Operating with streamlined overhead and versatile asset allocation, the agency provides an acquirer with a clean, turnkey foundation capable of immediate revenue expansion. The existing framework integrates client intake, creative execution, ad performance monitoring, and community outreach, allowing a new owner, creative director, or expanding regional media agency to integrate new client accounts rapidly without incurring heavy capital expenditure or structural friction.

Positioned strategically within Northwest Indiana, the business benefits from a strong local economic base while enjoying seamless proximity to the broader Chicago metropolitan area. This dual-market dynamic offers immense upside for expanding agency service lines, introducing recurring retainer contracts, or cross-selling specialized digital products. Furthermore, this listing qualifies for Down Payment Assist Program financing, significantly lowering capital requirements and optimizing return on investment for qualified purchasers.

Value Drivers

Core Investment Highlights

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High-Impact Digital Media Engine

Proven ability to connect regional businesses directly to local consumer audiences through high-converting advertising solutions.

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Established Local Client Base

Strong foundation of community-oriented business relationships and active campaign histories driving consistent account engagement.

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Turnkey Operational Infrastructure

Fully developed campaign frameworks, digital media channels, and creative delivery processes ready for immediate operational transition.

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Strategic Geographic Market Alignment

Situated in Lake County, IN, capturing both thriving Northwest Indiana commercial activity and Chicago metropolitan growth.

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Down Payment Assist Qualified

Structure eligible for Down Payment Assist Program financing, maximizing buyer capital leverage.

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Low-Overhead, Scalable Business Model

Lean asset mix offering high operational flexibility and substantial upside for digital product expansion.

Agency Scope

Services & Capabilities Breakdown

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Digital Media Production & Distribution

Creative visual content, social media production, and digital asset management tailored for local market impact.

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Local Business Community Engagement & Brand Activation

Targeted campaigns designed to foster authentic connections between local brands and regional consumer bases.

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Targeted Digital Advertising & Multi-Channel Campaign Strategy

Data-driven ad planning, audience segmentation, and channel management engineered to maximize return on ad spend (ROAS).

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Client Brand Positioning & Creative Content Development

Strategic messaging, brand identity enhancement, and copywriting for commercial enterprises.

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Performance Analytics, Client Growth Auditing & Ad Optimization

Continuous campaign auditing, client performance metrics tracking, and real-time ad optimization.

Target Acquirers

Ideal Buyer Profiles

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Creative Entrepreneur or Digital Marketer

An ambitious agency operator or marketing executive seeking a turnkey platform with established client relationships and immediate cash flow upside in Northwest Indiana.

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Regional Agency Acquirer

An established mid-sized advertising or PR firm looking for a cost-effective geographic expansion into Lake County and the outer Chicago metro region.

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Portfolio Investor

A strategic buyer or private investor seeking a high-margin, low-overhead media asset eligible for favorable Down Payment Assist funding structures.

Gated Access

Request CIM & Secure Agency Data Access.

Due to the competitive nature of the digital advertising sector and client confidentiality standards, detailed financial metrics, normalized SDE calculations, active client lists, and the institutional Confidential Information Memorandum (CIM) are securely protected inside an NDA-gated digital data room. Access requires the execution of a binding Non-Disclosure Agreement and verified proof of buyer capital.

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Strict Confidentiality

Access to digital agency data room is reserved for vetted strategic and financial buyers.

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Verification Mandate

Proof of liquidity is required prior to management conference.

Confidential Buyer Registration Form

Full Non-Disclosure Agreement will be issued immediately upon submission.

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