MARKETING AGENCY CHARLOTTE, NC

Marketing Designed for Your Business.

No two businesses are the same, so why should their marketing be?

We learn how your business works, what makes it different, and where you want to go. Then we build a marketing strategy that fits your business—not someone else’s.

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Why Donau Marketing

More than marketing.

Many agencies focus on websites, ads, or social media. We look at the bigger picture.

Our goal is not simply to generate clicks or followers. Our goal is to help you build a stronger, more efficient, and more profitable business.

Real growth happens when marketing, technology, processes, and strategy work together.

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A smarter way to grow

One Partner. Four Areas of Growth.

Instead of juggling multiple vendors, freelancers, and software platforms, work with one team that helps you build a stronger business.

01 Marketing

Increase visibility, attract qualified leads, and build a stronger online presence through websites, SEO, advertising, social media, and branding.

02 CRM & Automation

Organize your leads, automate follow-ups, streamline communication, and create processes that save time and improve customer experience.

03 Consulting

Gain clarity, direction, and practical strategies to help you make better business decisions and achieve your growth goals.

04 Workshops

Equip yourself and your team with the skills and knowledge needed to improve marketing, sales, technology adoption, and business performance.

Who we help

We Understand Small Business

Whether you’re a plumber, consultant, physical therapist, bookkeeper, restaurant owner, auto detailer, or educator, every industry has unique challenges. We tailor our solutions to your business, your customers, and your goals.

Home Services & Trades

Plumbers • Electricians • HVAC • Roofing • Landscaping • Cleaning Services • Painters

Education & Training

Music Schools • Dance Studios • Sports Academies • Fencing Clubs • Tutors • Camps

Retail & Hospitality

Retail Stores • Furniture Stores • Restaurants • Cafés • Event Venues

Professional Services

Consultants • Bookkeepers • Accountants • Attorneys • Financial Advisors • Coaches

Beauty & Personal Care

Salons • Nail Studios • Barbers • Estheticians • Med Spas

Medical & Wellness

Physical Therapists • Chiropractors • Dentists • Functional Medicine • Wellness Clinics

Startups & Small Businesses

Entrepreneurs • New Businesses • Growing Companies

Don't see your industry? Let's talk.

The challenge

Sound familiar?

If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone.

Many business owners face the same challenges. The good news is that these problems can be solved with the right strategy, systems, and support.

You know your business has potential, but…

Your website isn't generating leads
Referrals alone aren't enough anymore
You don't have time to manage marketing
Leads are falling through the cracks
Your team is handling too many manual tasks
You aren't sure where to invest your marketing budget
Growth feels reactive instead of planned
Every day feels like putting out fires

Businesses Supported

Projects Completed

Industries Served

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Ways to Grow

The Outcome

What Does Success Look Like?

Marketing isn’t about getting more clicks.

It’s about building a business that’s easier to run and easier to grow.

Imagine having...

A website that works as your best salesperson.
Marketing that consistently brings in new opportunities.
Clear direction instead of guesswork.
More time to focus on your customers.
A trusted team supporting your business as it grows.

SELECTED WORK

Websites built to move businesses forward.

Explore a selection of websites created to strengthen brands, simplify the customer journey, and turn more visitors into opportunities.

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Liz's Piano and Vocal Lessons website project

WEB DESIGN + SEO

WEB DESIGN

WEB DESIGN + SEO

WEB DESIGN

What we do

Marketing Agency Charlotte, NC
Focused on Small Business Growth

Running a successful business requires more than marketing alone. You need visibility, efficient systems, clear strategy, and the right tools to support growth.

That’s why Donau Marketing combines marketing, automation, consulting, and training to help businesses attract customers, improve operations, and build a stronger foundation for long-term success.

Marketing

Help More People Find You

Whether you’re starting from scratch or improving your existing marketing, we help your business get found online and attract more qualified customers.

Website Design Website Redesign WordPress Websites SEO AEO GEO Google Ads Meta Ads Google Business Profile Social Media Management Branding Content Creation Email Marketing

CRM & Automation

Turn Interest Into Customers

Getting leads is only the first step. We help you organize, automate, and manage every customer interaction, so no opportunity slips through the cracks.

CRM Implementation CRM Management Lead Management Sales Pipelines Workflow Automation AI Solutions Appointment Scheduling Email & SMS Automation Reporting Dashboards

Consulting

Build a Stronger Business

Sometimes you don’t need another marketing campaign—you need a clear plan. We help business owners make smarter decisions and identify the next opportunities for growth.

Business Consulting Marketing Strategy Startup Consulting Business Assessments Market Research Competitive Analysis Growth Planning Fractional Marketing Leadership

Workshops & Training

Keep Learning. Keep Growing.

Technology changes quickly. We help business owners and teams stay up to date with practical workshops and hands-on training.

AI Workshops Marketing Workshops CRM Training Sales Training Business Development Team Training Speaking Engagements

Whether you’re launching a startup, growing an established business, or building a professional practice, our goal is simple: help you attract more customers, streamline operations, strengthen your brand, and create systems that support sustainable growth.

Message from the Owner

"I didn't start Donau Marketing to build just another marketing agency."

Maria Kühnel

Founder & CEO

I started it because I saw too many business owners receiving fragmented advice from people who understood marketing but had never actually built or managed a business themselves.

Over the past 24+ years, I’ve worked with businesses across a wide range of industries, helping them improve sales, strengthen their marketing, enter new markets, and grow sustainably. Throughout my career, I’ve seen firsthand that many small and medium-sized businesses face the same challenge: they need professional marketing and business support, but often don’t have the resources of large corporations.

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That never seemed right to me.

Small businesses are the backbone of our communities, yet many are forced to navigate marketing, technology, sales, and business growth on their own. That’s why I founded Donau Marketing.

My goal was to make professional marketing, business consulting, CRM systems, automation, and practical business knowledge accessible to small and medium-sized businesses—not just large corporations with large budgets.

Marketing matters. But marketing alone doesn’t solve operational challenges, poor systems, lost leads, inefficient processes, or unclear business direction. Real growth happens when marketing, technology, processes, and strategy work together. That’s the philosophy behind everything we do.

Whether you’re launching a startup, growing an established company, or building a professional practice, we’re here to help you attract customers, improve operations, and build a business that supports your long-term goals.

Because success is about more than marketing. It’s about building a business that works.

Learn. Apply. Grow.

Practical training your team can use right away.

Customized workshops in marketing, AI, CRM, social media, sales, and business development.

Fahlyn Hartwick

Working with Jenn and Maria at Donau Marketing has been one of the best decisions I've made for The Happy Backyard. As a small business owner, I can't afford to spend thousands of dollars on marketing, and they've built a full service team that actually works for businesses my size. Their management of my Google Ads has been phenomenal and has truly taken my business to the next level. More bookings, more visibility, and more of the right customers finding me. On top of that, Jenn and Maria are always checking in to see what I need, so it feels like having my own marketing department without the big agency price tag. If you're a small business looking for real results without breaking the bank, I can't recommend them enough!

Sean Bick

Working with Donau Marketing has been a great experience. They are knowledgeable, responsive, and genuinely invested in helping businesses grow. Their communication is excellent, and they take the time to understand your goals before developing a strategy that fits your needs. The professionalism, attention to detail, and commitment to delivering results really set them apart. If you're looking for a marketing company that is honest, dependable, and focused on helping your business succeed, I highly recommend Donau Marketing.

Lizs Lessons

Before hiring Donau Marketing, I felt like I was twisting in the wind. I had hired a few other people before, and they either never followed through or made the entire process far more complicated than it needed to be. I was completely exasperated and honestly started wondering if I was the problem. Then I found Maria, Jenn, and Jordan. They made everything simple and seamless from start to finish. My website is absolutely gorgeous, and I don't have to pull my hair out trying to figure out Facebook or Google Ads anymore because the experts have it covered. Working with them has been one of the best investments I've made for my business. They took so much stress off my plate and gave me confidence that my marketing was finally in the right hands. If I didn't have them, I'd probably still be driving myself crazy. I can't recommend Donau Marketing enough!

Brian

Maria and Jenn have been with us every step of the way. They have increased our social media visibility directly leading to high quality leads. I highly recommend them.

Heather Korolos

Maria is top notch professional in the marketing business. She has helped my business grow with her amazing ability to make my business be seen online. Her communication skills and her technical knowledge is beyond impressive. I’m so happy I found Maria to help me grow my business. She has helped me take it to the next level. I highly would recommend her.

MaryBeth Simon

I met Maria on a Thursday, signed a contract on Friday, and we began working together that weekend on marketing for my program Create Space. I had two programs launching later in the month and needed some immediate help in amplifying the marketing I had already started in order to fill the programs. Maria was able to diagnose the issues I was having and created some new assets and advertising plans to help. She picked up on my brand right away and we're fine tuning the messaging and promotion as we go! She's been a great partner for my small business.

MARKETING AGENCY CHARLOTTE, NC

Marketing

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CRM & Automation

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Consulting

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Workshops

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Book A Free Audit & Consultation

More than marketing.

One Partner. Four Areas of Growth.

01

Marketing

02

CRM & Automation

03

Consulting

04

Workshops

We Understand Small Business

Home Services & Trades

Education & Training

Retail & Hospitality

Professional Services

Beauty & Personal Care

Medical & Wellness

Startups & Small Businesses

Don't see your industry? Let's talk.

Sound familiar?

Businesses Supported

Projects Completed

Industries Served

∞

Ways to Grow

What Does Success Look Like?

Imagine having...

Websites built to move businesses forward.

Marketing Agency Charlotte, NC Focused on Small Business Growth

Help More People Find You

Turn Interest Into Customers

Build a Stronger Business

Keep Learning. Keep Growing.

"I didn't start Donau Marketing to build just another marketing agency."

Maria Kühnel

Founder & CEO

Learn. Apply. Grow.

Practical training your team can use right away.

Smarter marketing.Stronger growth.

Marketing Agency Charlotte, NC
Focused on Small Business Growth

Smarter marketing.
Stronger growth.