# 829 Studios

> 829 Studios is a Boston-based integrated marketing agency combining paid media, SEO, branding, web development, marketing automation, analytics, and strategic communications. Its proprietary Apollo performance platform and Propel web framework support client work across retail, enterprise software, higher education, and professional services. The company reported more than 400 clients in its January 2026 investment announcement.

- **Founded:** 2007
- **Headquarters:** Boston, United States
- **Founders:** Peter Ross (Co-founder; CEO in January 2026 investment announcement), Nick Riotto (Co-founder; named founding partner in September 2021 CIVC announcement)
- **Products:** Apollo, Propel, Performance Marketing, Earned & Owned Media, Brand & Digital Experience
- **Notable:** FLIPZ case study reports 266% sales growth and 53% lower blended CPM year over year., Ataccama case study reports 38% higher lead volume, 22% lower CPL, and 45% higher paid-channel conversion rate quarter over quarter., Premier H2O detailed case study reports 28% higher paid-search ROAS year over year, 45% higher organic conversions quarter over quarter, and 47% higher flow-based revenue year over year.

## Products & services

- **Apollo** — Proprietary performance marketing platform combining cross-platform data, custom dashboards, reporting, automated alerts, and AI-assisted analytics. Public launch date not established.
- **Propel** — Proprietary website design and development framework with a Figma-powered modular design system and WordPress and Drupal integration; available exclusively through 829 client projects.
- **Performance Marketing** — Paid search, paid and organic social, programmatic and connected TV, linear media buying, and retail media.
- **Earned & Owned Media** — SEO, marketing automation, affiliate marketing, and AI optimization.
- **Brand & Digital Experience** — Brand strategy and identity, website design and development, digital product design, UX strategy, and conversion-rate optimization.
- **Strategic Communications** — Public relations, media relations, crisis communications, online reputation management, and influencer work; expanded through the SBS Comms combination announced January 2025.
- **AI & Analytics** — Data engineering, data governance, business intelligence, reporting, and AI and machine learning services.

## Achievements

- FLIPZ case study reports 266% sales growth and 53% lower blended CPM year over year.
- Ataccama case study reports 38% higher lead volume, 22% lower CPL, and 45% higher paid-channel conversion rate quarter over quarter.
- Premier H2O detailed case study reports 28% higher paid-search ROAS year over year, 45% higher organic conversions quarter over quarter, and 47% higher flow-based revenue year over year.
- Ranked #48 on Fortune Best Workplaces in Advertising & Marketing 2022, as listed by Great Place To Work.
- More than 400 clients disclosed in January 2026 investment announcement.

## Latest updates

- **2026-04** — Great Place To Work profile updated: 84% employee approval and 225 U.S.-based employees.
- **2026-01** — AEA Elevate announced investment, acquiring its position from CIVC alongside founder, management, and employee reinvestment; terms undisclosed.
- **2025-01** — SBS Comms and 829 announced their combination and sister-agency operating approach.

## Links

- Website: https://www.829studios.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/829-studios/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/829studios
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/829studios/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/829Studios

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Last updated: 2026-10-23