Shout out to the ad agencies of the Pacific NW and beyond:

Hitch, an ad agency search consultancy, will launch in Q1 of `09. Stage One is connecting with agencies in the Seattle area and beyond. Searches will be limited to companies and agencies on the west coast. To start, I’m focusing on Seattle and moving outward toward San Francisco and Vancouver, BC.

East coast agencies have a dozen search companies working for them, because search consultants work regionally. In our market, you’re largely ignored. I’m going to change that. Great work happens here. Clients don’t have to travel to find a great agency.

One of the biggest issues facing the small to mid-sized ad agency is the discovery, development and retention of new clients. That’s where Hitch comes in: Pitches are free for agencies. So let me know who you are. What you’re up to. Who your ideal clients are. Even a potential client that’s eluded you.

Stage Two is where the real work begins: helping clients connect with the best agency for their marketing projects. In this economy, there’s no time or money for do-overs. Budgets are too tight already. Hitch helps marketers through the arduous process of selecting the best agency—the first time. An agency search doesn’t have to last forever or cost a fortune. You know your business. Hitch knows the agency world. Together, we’ll find the perfect match for your project.

So, Seattle, Portland, SanFran and Vancouver agencies, tell me about yourself. You’ll be glad you did.