Services & Pricing

Deanna Read Marketing

Services & Pricing

Marketing…with a Human Touch. Practical, people-first marketing for nonprofits, startups and growing businesses.

Senior-level thinking and hands-on execution from the same person.

I’m Deanna Read, a marketing strategist with more than 18 years of experience across brand strategy, communications, digital marketing and events. I work with a small number of clients at a time so each one gets my full attention.

Every price below is a starting point. Your proposal will reflect your goals, timeline and what you already have in place.

How we get started

  1. Free 30-minute consultation. We talk through your goals and where marketing feels stuck.
  2. Clear proposal. You get a written scope, timeline and fixed price within three business days.
  3. Kickoff. We start with a strategy session, then I get to work and keep you updated.

Brand & Strategy

Marketing Audit

One-time project

$1,500

A clear-eyed look at what’s working, what isn’t and what to fix first.

  • Website, social, email and analytics review
  • Competitor snapshot
  • Prioritized action plan and 60-minute walkthrough

90-Day Marketing Plan

One-time project

$3,000

A focused plan your team can follow for the next quarter.

  • Goals, audience and key messages
  • Channel plan and content calendar
  • KPIs and a simple reporting template

Brand Foundations

One-time project

$4,500

Define who you are and how you sound so every touchpoint feels consistent.

  • Positioning and audience profiles
  • Messaging framework and brand voice
  • Visual style guide: colors, type and logo use

Fractional CMOLeadership

Monthly retainer

$4,000per month

Senior marketing leadership without a full-time hire. Up to 30 hours a month, 3-month minimum.

  • Strategy, budget and priorities
  • Team, vendor and agency direction
  • Weekly check-ins and monthly reporting

Website Design & Care

Starter Website

One-time project

$3,500

A clean, professional WordPress site for a service business that needs to look credible and be found.

  • Up to 5 pages, mobile-friendly
  • Contact form and basic on-page SEO
  • 30 days of post-launch support

Business WebsiteMost popular

One-time project

$6,500

A full marketing website built to turn visitors into inquiries.

  • Up to 10 pages plus blog setup
  • Copywriting support and on-page SEO
  • Analytics, booking and form integrations

Website Care

Monthly plan

$175per month

Keep your site secure, current and running.

  • Updates, backups and security monitoring
  • Uptime checks
  • Up to 1 hour of edits each month

Website Care Plus

Monthly plan

$350per month

Everything in Website Care, with room to keep improving.

  • Up to 3 hours of edits and new content
  • Monthly performance report
  • Priority response

Social Media & Email

Social Starter

Monthly retainer

$1,200per month

A steady, on-brand presence on the platforms that matter most to you.

  • 2 platforms, 12 posts a month
  • Content calendar for your approval
  • Monthly results summary

Social Growth

Monthly retainer

$2,200per month

More reach and real conversations with your audience.

  • 3 platforms, 20 posts a month
  • Weekday community management
  • Monthly strategy call and report

Email Setup & Automation

One-time project

$1,500

Build the system once so new subscribers hear from you automatically.

  • Platform setup or migration
  • Branded template and signup forms
  • 3-email welcome series

Newsletter Management

Monthly retainer

$750per month

Stay in touch with the people who already know you.

  • 2 newsletters a month, written and sent
  • List cleanup and segmentation
  • Open and click reporting

Events & PR

Event Promotion Campaign

Per event

$1,800

Fill the room with a campaign built around your event.

  • Promotion plan and timeline
  • Social and email promotion with graphics
  • Paid ad setup (ad spend billed separately)

Event Planning & Management

Per event

from $3,500

From first idea to final thank-you, handled.

  • Planning, budget and vendor coordination
  • Run-of-show and attendee communications
  • Day-of event management

Press Release

Per release

$650

News written the way editors and reporters want to read it.

  • Writing and two rounds of edits
  • Targeted media list
  • Distribution plan (wire fees billed separately)

PR & Communications

Monthly retainer

$2,000per month

Ongoing visibility and consistent messaging.

  • Media outreach and pitch tracking
  • One press release each month
  • Key messages and talking points

Hourly & savings

Consulting and ad hoc work (1-hour minimum)$125/hr
Any retainer with a 6-month commitment10% off
New website + 3 months of Care1st month free
Initial consultationFree

Good to know

  • Projects start with a 50% deposit; the balance is due at delivery.
  • Retainers are billed monthly in advance. After any minimum term, cancel with 30 days’ notice.
  • Ad spend, software, hosting, stock images and wire fees are billed at cost or paid directly by you.
  • Custom packages are always available.

Let’s talk about your goals.

Book a free 30-minute consultation and get a clear proposal within three business days.

Prices valid through June 30, 2027. Deanna Read Marketing LLC, Los Angeles, CA.