Ocean wave viewed from water level with a tropical palm-covered island in the background under a clear blue sky

Your product is good.

Your product is good.

Your product is good.

An independent marketing studio for lifestyle and experience-driven businesses.

Ocean wave viewed from water level with a tropical palm-covered island in the background under a clear blue sky

Your product is good.

Your product is good.

An independent marketing studio for lifestyle and experience-driven businesses.

We make your digital presence as good as the real experience. Built around your business — its character, its culture and the way it makes people feel.
We make your digital presence as good as the real experience. Built around your business — its character, its culture and the way it makes people feel.

Case studies

01

works

We do it all

02

services

THE COMMSEA AUDIT

(1)

You know something isn't working. Let's find out what. A strategic deep-dive into your brand and digital presence — designed to identify where you're losing attention, trust, enquiries or sales.

MARKETING STRATEGY

(2)

We connect your offer, audience, positioning, messaging, channels, content and customer journey into one clear system.

YOUR MARKETING BRAIN

(3)

Your marketing team, strategist and second opinion — without hiring one full-time. You keep running the business. CommSea stays in your corner.

PROJECT SERVICES

(4)

Branding & Visual Direction Website Design & Build Organic & Paid Social Influencer & Creator Marketing Local Search & AI Discovery

THE COMMSEA AUDIT

(1)

You know something isn't working. Let's find out what. A strategic deep-dive into your brand and digital presence — designed to identify where you're losing attention, trust, enquiries or sales.

MARKETING STRATEGY

(2)

We connect your offer, audience, positioning, messaging, channels, content and customer journey into one clear system.

YOUR MARKETING BRAIN

(3)

Your marketing team, strategist and second opinion — without hiring one full-time. You keep running the business. CommSea stays in your corner.

PROJECT SERVICES

(4)

Branding & Visual Direction Website Design & Build Organic & Paid Social Influencer & Creator Marketing Local Search & AI Discovery

THE COMMSEA AUDIT

(1)

You know something isn't working. Let's find out what. A strategic deep-dive into your brand and digital presence — designed to identify where you're losing attention, trust, enquiries or sales.

MARKETING STRATEGY

(2)

We connect your offer, audience, positioning, messaging, channels, content and customer journey into one clear system.

YOUR MARKETING BRAIN

(3)

Your marketing team, strategist and second opinion — without hiring one full-time. You keep running the business. CommSea stays in your corner.

PROJECT SERVICES

(4)

Branding & Visual Direction Website Design & Build Organic & Paid Social Influencer & Creator Marketing Local Search & AI Discovery

It all starts under the surface

03

ABOUT US

Giorgia Licari and Anastasia Marfina working on a laptop together on a sofa
Giorgia Licari and Anastasia Marfina working on a laptop together on a sofa

What people see is only part of the story.
An exceptional product. A dreamy lifestyle. A business built around something you genuinely love. You can have it all — and still struggle to show people why they should choose you.
That's where we come in.

We look beyond aesthetics to understand what truly makes your business unique, then connect it with the people who need to find it.

Kind words

04

testimonials

  • “

    I didn’t want to become an influencer

    I didn’t want to become an influencer or spend my days pushing surf trips. I just wanted to put my trips out there and let the right people find me. CommSea got that. They helped me shape the story, build the content and handle the social media keeping the soul. That's exactly what I wanted.

    Portrait of Ralph Dawe, surf trip host in Indonesia

    Ralph Dawe

    Surf Trip Host, Indonesia

  • “

    The strategy paid for itself many times over

    Girls built us a clear marketing strategy and content direction that made sense for our project and the guests. I managed the social media myself, but finally with a clear purpose behind. The strategy paid for itself many times over and still shapes how I run my business today. If you’re building a surf camp, charter, retreat or adventure travel brand, CommSea team understands both marketing and the world you’re actually operating in.

    Portrait of Lucas De Nardi, founder of School of Barrels

    Lucas De Nardi

    School of Barrels Founder, Brazil

  • “

    Turn an idea into a business that actually grew 3x in 6 months

    Launching business from the ground up, I needed help figuring product line and positioning, marketing and online sales. What I really valued was how they looked at each channel, explained what actually made sense for my business, and helped me focus my budget where it could work. It felt like having someone who could see the bigger picture and help turn an idea into a business that actually grew 3x in 6 months.

    Greenhouse full of young plants at Stanley's organic farm in Thailand

    Stanley

    Organic farm Founder, Thailand

  • “

    In one year, +67% students enrolled through our social channels

    I needed a presence that shows my dancing school beyond word of mouth, but I never wanted to be the face of it. I also needed a partner who aligns with how I want to communicate, without wasting time. CommSea understood that from the start. They spread our values and our story and turn them into a feed that resonates with the people I want to attract. In one year, +67% students enrolled through our social channels. They know who we are before they walk in.

    Portrait of Eleonora Lombardo, director of Danzarte Studio Pro

    Eleonora Lombardo

    Director of Danzarte Studio Pro, Italy

  • “

    Now new faces show up every week

    We’re a small surf school. We teach surf, that’s what we know. Marketing? Not really our thing. Before, people found us by word of mouth or walking by on the beach. Online, we basically didn’t exist. CommSea Studio kept it easy and didn’t make us spend crazy money. They got us on Google, our happy students started leaving reviews, and then the ads brought people looking for a lesson nearby. Now new faces show up every week.

    Hairul Sembiring, Still Young Surf

    HAIRUL SEMBIRING

    Still Young Surf Director, Indonesia

  • “

    A client chose us saying the website doesn't look AI-made

    Most of AI-made products look similar. Instead, a professional with real direction makes the difference, and CommSea gave us exactly that: a full creative direction & rebranding, that set apart from generic SEO agencies. Its bespoke guidelines let our team apply the same identity on every touchpoint, and they are its key foundation we now scale on. A client chose us saying the website doesn't look AI-made. And while organic traffic builds, the website supports our ads, so anyone who searches our name on Google knows who we are right away.

    Portrait of Elias Stehrer, CEO of Northstar Media

    Elias Stehrer

    CEO of Northstar Media, Austria

  • “

    $30,000 in gross bookings almost immediately — with zero ad spend

    As competition grew and every charter promoted the same surf spots, we needed a different way to fill our trips. The strategy uncovered a new partnership channel that generated $30,000 in gross bookings almost immediately — with zero ad spend. That was impressive.

    Igor's charter boat cruising past a tropical island in Indonesia

    Igor

    Boat Charter Partner, Indonesia

  • “

    They brought my vision to life

    CommSea really understood the vision behind Plantful. They took the time to understand what I wanted the brand to stand for and translated it into a visual identity that felt true to the business and the people we wanted to reach. I loved how much care and thought they put into the project and how they brought my vision to life.

    Portrait of Claudia Bringel, founder of Plantful Native Kitchen

    Claudia Bringel

    Chef, Plantful Native Kitchen, Brazil

  • “

    I didn’t want to become an influencer

    I didn’t want to become an influencer or spend my days pushing surf trips. I just wanted to put my trips out there and let the right people find me. CommSea got that. They helped me shape the story, build the content and handle the social media keeping the soul. That's exactly what I wanted.

    Portrait of Ralph Dawe, surf trip host in Indonesia

    Ralph Dawe

    Surf Trip Host, Indonesia

  • “

    The strategy paid for itself many times over

    Girls built us a clear marketing strategy and content direction that made sense for our project and the guests. I managed the social media myself, but finally with a clear purpose behind. The strategy paid for itself many times over and still shapes how I run my business today. If you’re building a surf camp, charter, retreat or adventure travel brand, CommSea team understands both marketing and the world you’re actually operating in.

    Portrait of Lucas De Nardi, founder of School of Barrels

    Lucas De Nardi

    School of Barrels Founder, Brazil

  • “

    Turn an idea into a business that actually grew 3x in 6 months

    Launching business from the ground up, I needed help figuring product line and positioning, marketing and online sales. What I really valued was how they looked at each channel, explained what actually made sense for my business, and helped me focus my budget where it could work. It felt like having someone who could see the bigger picture and help turn an idea into a business that actually grew 3x in 6 months.

    Greenhouse full of young plants at Stanley's organic farm in Thailand

    Stanley

    Organic farm Founder, Thailand

  • “

    In one year, +67% students enrolled through our social channels

    I needed a presence that shows my dancing school beyond word of mouth, but I never wanted to be the face of it. I also needed a partner who aligns with how I want to communicate, without wasting time. CommSea understood that from the start. They spread our values and our story and turn them into a feed that resonates with the people I want to attract. In one year, +67% students enrolled through our social channels. They know who we are before they walk in.

    Portrait of Eleonora Lombardo, director of Danzarte Studio Pro

    Eleonora Lombardo

    Director of Danzarte Studio Pro, Italy

  • “

    Now new faces show up every week

    We’re a small surf school. We teach surf, that’s what we know. Marketing? Not really our thing. Before, people found us by word of mouth or walking by on the beach. Online, we basically didn’t exist. CommSea Studio kept it easy and didn’t make us spend crazy money. They got us on Google, our happy students started leaving reviews, and then the ads brought people looking for a lesson nearby. Now new faces show up every week.

    Hairul Sembiring, Still Young Surf

    HAIRUL SEMBIRING

    Still Young Surf Director, Indonesia

  • “

    A client chose us saying the website doesn't look AI-made

    Most of AI-made products look similar. Instead, a professional with real direction makes the difference, and CommSea gave us exactly that: a full creative direction & rebranding, that set apart from generic SEO agencies. Its bespoke guidelines let our team apply the same identity on every touchpoint, and they are its key foundation we now scale on. A client chose us saying the website doesn't look AI-made. And while organic traffic builds, the website supports our ads, so anyone who searches our name on Google knows who we are right away.

    Portrait of Elias Stehrer, CEO of Northstar Media

    Elias Stehrer

    CEO of Northstar Media, Austria

  • “

    $30,000 in gross bookings almost immediately — with zero ad spend

    As competition grew and every charter promoted the same surf spots, we needed a different way to fill our trips. The strategy uncovered a new partnership channel that generated $30,000 in gross bookings almost immediately — with zero ad spend. That was impressive.

    Igor's charter boat cruising past a tropical island in Indonesia

    Igor

    Boat Charter Partner, Indonesia

  • “

    They brought my vision to life

    CommSea really understood the vision behind Plantful. They took the time to understand what I wanted the brand to stand for and translated it into a visual identity that felt true to the business and the people we wanted to reach. I loved how much care and thought they put into the project and how they brought my vision to life.

    Portrait of Claudia Bringel, founder of Plantful Native Kitchen

    Claudia Bringel

    Chef, Plantful Native Kitchen, Brazil

  • “

    I didn’t want to become an influencer

    I didn’t want to become an influencer or spend my days pushing surf trips. I just wanted to put my trips out there and let the right people find me. CommSea got that. They helped me shape the story, build the content and handle the social media keeping the soul. That's exactly what I wanted.

    Portrait of Ralph Dawe, surf trip host in Indonesia

    Ralph Dawe

    Surf Trip Host, Indonesia

  • “

    The strategy paid for itself many times over

    Girls built us a clear marketing strategy and content direction that made sense for our project and the guests. I managed the social media myself, but finally with a clear purpose behind. The strategy paid for itself many times over and still shapes how I run my business today. If you’re building a surf camp, charter, retreat or adventure travel brand, CommSea team understands both marketing and the world you’re actually operating in.

    Portrait of Lucas De Nardi, founder of School of Barrels

    Lucas De Nardi

    School of Barrels Founder, Brazil

  • “

    Turn an idea into a business that actually grew 3x in 6 months

    Launching business from the ground up, I needed help figuring product line and positioning, marketing and online sales. What I really valued was how they looked at each channel, explained what actually made sense for my business, and helped me focus my budget where it could work. It felt like having someone who could see the bigger picture and help turn an idea into a business that actually grew 3x in 6 months.

    Greenhouse full of young plants at Stanley's organic farm in Thailand

    Stanley

    Organic farm Founder, Thailand

  • “

    In one year, +67% students enrolled through our social channels

    I needed a presence that shows my dancing school beyond word of mouth, but I never wanted to be the face of it. I also needed a partner who aligns with how I want to communicate, without wasting time. CommSea understood that from the start. They spread our values and our story and turn them into a feed that resonates with the people I want to attract. In one year, +67% students enrolled through our social channels. They know who we are before they walk in.

    Portrait of Eleonora Lombardo, director of Danzarte Studio Pro

    Eleonora Lombardo

    Director of Danzarte Studio Pro, Italy

  • “

    Now new faces show up every week

    We’re a small surf school. We teach surf, that’s what we know. Marketing? Not really our thing. Before, people found us by word of mouth or walking by on the beach. Online, we basically didn’t exist. CommSea Studio kept it easy and didn’t make us spend crazy money. They got us on Google, our happy students started leaving reviews, and then the ads brought people looking for a lesson nearby. Now new faces show up every week.

    Hairul Sembiring, Still Young Surf

    HAIRUL SEMBIRING

    Still Young Surf Director, Indonesia

  • “

    A client chose us saying the website doesn't look AI-made

    Most of AI-made products look similar. Instead, a professional with real direction makes the difference, and CommSea gave us exactly that: a full creative direction & rebranding, that set apart from generic SEO agencies. Its bespoke guidelines let our team apply the same identity on every touchpoint, and they are its key foundation we now scale on. A client chose us saying the website doesn't look AI-made. And while organic traffic builds, the website supports our ads, so anyone who searches our name on Google knows who we are right away.

    Portrait of Elias Stehrer, CEO of Northstar Media

    Elias Stehrer

    CEO of Northstar Media, Austria

  • “

    $30,000 in gross bookings almost immediately — with zero ad spend

    As competition grew and every charter promoted the same surf spots, we needed a different way to fill our trips. The strategy uncovered a new partnership channel that generated $30,000 in gross bookings almost immediately — with zero ad spend. That was impressive.

    Igor's charter boat cruising past a tropical island in Indonesia

    Igor

    Boat Charter Partner, Indonesia

  • “

    They brought my vision to life

    CommSea really understood the vision behind Plantful. They took the time to understand what I wanted the brand to stand for and translated it into a visual identity that felt true to the business and the people we wanted to reach. I loved how much care and thought they put into the project and how they brought my vision to life.

    Portrait of Claudia Bringel, founder of Plantful Native Kitchen

    Claudia Bringel

    Chef, Plantful Native Kitchen, Brazil

Have some questions?

Feel free to email us if anything’s unclear

05

faq

How do you know your marketing will actually work?

We don’t promise a fixed number of sales or followers - too many variables sit outside control. What we do is reduce the guesswork and risk before you spend money. We assess your market, competition, offer, customer journey and available data to forecast the commercial potential of the project — with around 80% accuracy. From there, we commit to a clear strategy, measurable KPIs and defined review points. We track performance against the forecast, test our assumptions and change course when the numbers tell us to. We don’t sell promises. We build the strategy around the numbers — and measure success by what actually moves your business: enquiries, conversions, revenue and growth.

How much does working with CommSea cost?

There is no one-size-fits-all price. We scope each project based on what needs to be done, how complex it is, how many channels are involved and how much support you need — from focused consultancy to ongoing strategic and implementation support. You get a proposal based on your actual business needs, not a pre-packaged agency bundle.

How long does it take to see results?

It depends on what we're doing and how quickly your customers move from discovery to purchase. Paid campaigns can generate early data and leads within the first few weeks. Organic growth, SEO and brand-building typically take longer — often 2–3+ months before meaningful patterns emerge. We'll define the relevant timeline and first measurable milestones before we start.

Do you work on commission?

We don't take on projects purely on commission because marketing results depend on many factors beyond our control — including your offer, pricing, sales process, content, fulfilment and customer experience. We prefer a clear scope and a fair fixed fee for the strategic and creative work we control. Performance-based elements can be discussed when the setup, data and responsibilities make that model genuinely measurable.

Do you work with new businesses and product launches?

Yes. We can work with you from the ground up — from market and competitor research to positioning, messaging, visual direction, sales journey and launch strategy. For a new product, the first sales can potentially happen within 4–8 weeks, depending on the product, market, sales cycle and how ready the website, offer and other infrastructure are.

Are there businesses you don't work with?

Yes. We don't work with illegal or deliberately deceptive businesses, unethical schemes, or low-quality products built around misleading customers. We build marketing for the long term. If we don't believe in what you're selling or how it's being sold, we'll tell you before we start.

Why should I trust CommSea with my business?

The CommSea team brings 7+ years of experience from multinational companies across marketing, design and operations. We've worked with real businesses and real commercial goals. Now we bring that experience to lovely independent businesses. And our client results and case studies show that it works. We measure success in numbers: enquiries, conversions, revenue and growth. Clicks, reach and followers alone don't pay the bills. Before we start, we assess the market, competition, offer and customer journey to understand whether the opportunity is commercially viable and where marketing can make the biggest difference. Then we build around the reality of your market — its language, culture, customer logic and competitive landscape — rather than applying a generic formula. In short: we bring corporate-level experience to independent businesses, with strategies built around the reality of your market and measured by what matters to your business.

How do you know your marketing will actually work?

We don’t promise a fixed number of sales or followers - too many variables sit outside control. What we do is reduce the guesswork and risk before you spend money. We assess your market, competition, offer, customer journey and available data to forecast the commercial potential of the project — with around 80% accuracy. From there, we commit to a clear strategy, measurable KPIs and defined review points. We track performance against the forecast, test our assumptions and change course when the numbers tell us to. We don’t sell promises. We build the strategy around the numbers — and measure success by what actually moves your business: enquiries, conversions, revenue and growth.

How much does working with CommSea cost?

There is no one-size-fits-all price. We scope each project based on what needs to be done, how complex it is, how many channels are involved and how much support you need — from focused consultancy to ongoing strategic and implementation support. You get a proposal based on your actual business needs, not a pre-packaged agency bundle.

How long does it take to see results?

It depends on what we're doing and how quickly your customers move from discovery to purchase. Paid campaigns can generate early data and leads within the first few weeks. Organic growth, SEO and brand-building typically take longer — often 2–3+ months before meaningful patterns emerge. We'll define the relevant timeline and first measurable milestones before we start.

Do you work on commission?

We don't take on projects purely on commission because marketing results depend on many factors beyond our control — including your offer, pricing, sales process, content, fulfilment and customer experience. We prefer a clear scope and a fair fixed fee for the strategic and creative work we control. Performance-based elements can be discussed when the setup, data and responsibilities make that model genuinely measurable.

Do you work with new businesses and product launches?

Yes. We can work with you from the ground up — from market and competitor research to positioning, messaging, visual direction, sales journey and launch strategy. For a new product, the first sales can potentially happen within 4–8 weeks, depending on the product, market, sales cycle and how ready the website, offer and other infrastructure are.

Are there businesses you don't work with?

Yes. We don't work with illegal or deliberately deceptive businesses, unethical schemes, or low-quality products built around misleading customers. We build marketing for the long term. If we don't believe in what you're selling or how it's being sold, we'll tell you before we start.

Why should I trust CommSea with my business?

The CommSea team brings 7+ years of experience from multinational companies across marketing, design and operations. We've worked with real businesses and real commercial goals. Now we bring that experience to lovely independent businesses. And our client results and case studies show that it works. We measure success in numbers: enquiries, conversions, revenue and growth. Clicks, reach and followers alone don't pay the bills. Before we start, we assess the market, competition, offer and customer journey to understand whether the opportunity is commercially viable and where marketing can make the biggest difference. Then we build around the reality of your market — its language, culture, customer logic and competitive landscape — rather than applying a generic formula. In short: we bring corporate-level experience to independent businesses, with strategies built around the reality of your market and measured by what matters to your business.

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