Agency Overview
Aker Ink is an integrated marketing and public relations agency based in Scottsdale, Arizona, serving growth-oriented businesses across the United States. The agency was founded in 2007 and is led by CEO and President Andrea Aker. Aker Ink is known for a thoughtful integration of tactics and strategies designed to achieve specific business outcomes. The agency thinks creatively and critically, developing campaigns that resonate with target audiences and incite action.
Core Positioning
Aker Ink is a trusted marketing and PR partner for ambitious businesses. The agency addresses the full spectrum of marketing challenges: awareness, thought leadership, and lead generation. The agency's approach is an integrated approach for breaking through barriers and bridging the art and science of marketing.
Tagline: "Helping growth-oriented businesses break through barriers to achieve more awareness, thought leadership, leads and revenue."
New Service: AkerGEO
Aker Ink has launched AkerGEO, a new service to boost visibility in AI search platforms. AkerGEO is offered as a distinct service line to help clients appear in generative AI and AI-powered search results.
Services
Aker Ink offers the following integrated services:
- PR & Thought Leadership -- Public relations strategy, media relations, thought leadership positioning
- Digital Marketing & Advertising -- Paid digital advertising, PPC/Pay-Per-Click, SEO, social media marketing, email marketing
- AI Visibility -- AkerGEO: visibility in AI search platforms and generative AI engines
- Branding & Identity -- Brand strategy, brand identity, logo and visual design
- Content Creation -- Content marketing, copywriting, blog, thought leadership content
- Marketing Dept. Management -- Outsourced or embedded marketing department management for organizations
- Websites -- Website strategy and development
Leadership
CEO and President Andrea Aker is the founder of Aker Ink. She is described as an expert communicator and business strategist with a reputation for tenacity, perseverance, and honesty. She takes on tough situations and thrives on new challenges.
Team
Aker Ink recruits experienced professionals with a high bar for quality. Recent team additions include Senior Account Executive Malory Knutson, who joined the agency to fuel high-impact PR initiatives.
Client Focus
The agency works with growth-oriented companies who are progressive in their thinking. Client companies understand there is a need or gap in their organizations and are eager to fill it.
Rankings and Recognition
Aker Ink has earned the following third-party rankings and recognition. Each item links to the awarding body and the agency's own announcement.
- Ranking Arizona -- #1 Boutique Public Relations Firm, four consecutive years (2020-2023). Source: Ranking Arizona; Aker Ink announcement.
- Ranking Arizona -- #2 Public Relations firm in Arizona (5-or-fewer-in-department), 2025-2026. Source: Ranking Arizona; Aker Ink announcement.
- Ranking Arizona -- Best Place to Work in marketing & media, four years in a row (through 2025). Source: Ranking Arizona; Aker Ink announcement.
- PRSA Copper Anvil -- Agency of the Year, 2021 and 2022. Source: PRSA Phoenix; Aker Ink announcement.
- Phoenix Business Journal -- Best Places to Work finalist, three consecutive years (through 2025). Source: Phoenix Business Journal; Aker Ink announcement.
- Certified Google Ads professionals.
Recent News
- CEO Andrea Aker explores the future of search in the age of AI during AZIMA panel discussion
- Hidden challenges of advertising senior living communities on social media
- Senior Account Executive Malory Knutson joins Aker Ink to fuel high-impact PR initiatives
Contact and Location
Aker Ink PR & Marketing
P.O. Box 1775
Scottsdale, AZ 85252
Phone: (480) 269-2291
Website: https://akerink.com
Legal
Aker Ink, LLC. Founded 2007. Copyright 2007-2026 Aker Ink, LLC. All Rights Reserved.