# Thunderly

> Thunderly is an Allen, Texas-based franchise marketing agency formed by bringing the long-running BizComPR and Brand J operations under one name. It sells integrated franchise-development marketing - PR, paid media, websites, SEO, social, video, podcasts, influencer work, crisis communications, and brand strategy - to franchisors that want one message carried across many channels.

- **Founded:** 1999
- **Headquarters:** Allen, United States
- **Founders:** Scott White (CEO and Co-Founder), Monica Feid (COO and Co-Founder)
- **Team size:** 11-50 employees on LinkedIn; O'Dwyer's listed 24 employees in its current directory entry.
- **Products:** Amplified Integrated Marketing (AIM) Model, Paid Media and Franchise Lead Generation, Franchise Website Development, Public Relations and Earned Media, Content and Creative Production
- **Notable:** BizCom acquired Brand J in February 2024, adding franchise lead generation, recruitment websites, video, and development consulting to its PR base; terms were not disclosed., BizComPR and Brand J relaunched under the Thunderly name in February 2025., Named to the Inc. 5000 in 2025 and 2026; Inc. lists 104% three-year growth and a 2026 rank of No. 2,963.

## Products & services

- **Amplified Integrated Marketing (AIM) Model** — A proprietary framework that coordinates paid media, PR, social, SEO, websites, video, podcasts, and content around a consistent franchise-development message.
- **Paid Media and Franchise Lead Generation** — Targeted PPC and digital advertising intended to reach prospective franchise owners and generate qualified inquiries.
- **Franchise Website Development** — Strategy, design, content, and development for franchise-recruitment websites.
- **Public Relations and Earned Media** — Press releases, local and national outreach, award submissions, executive thought leadership, media training, and crisis communications.
- **Content and Creative Production** — Video, podcasts, photography, graphic design, blogs, short-form social content, and documentary-style storytelling.
- **SEO and Social Media** — Keyword research, search-focused content, social strategy, organic publishing, paid social, and influencer campaign management.

## Achievements

- BizCom acquired Brand J in February 2024, adding franchise lead generation, recruitment websites, video, and development consulting to its PR base; terms were not disclosed.
- BizComPR and Brand J relaunched under the Thunderly name in February 2025.
- Named to the Inc. 5000 in 2025 and 2026; Inc. lists 104% three-year growth and a 2026 rank of No. 2,963.
- Recognized by Entrepreneur as a Top Franchise Supplier from 2020 through 2025.
- A Thunderly case study reports that Sport Clips' redesigned franchise website converted leads at 2.5 times the industry average and that the wider program contributed to more than 200 openings over four years.
- A Thunderly case study reports 308 media placements, 74 million-plus potential audience reach, and 19,700 social impressions around Eggs Up Grill's 100th opening.
- A Thunderly case study reports a 39% increase in TeamLogic IT website conversion after a conference-content program.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — Thunderly appointed Carlos Cortinas as its first chief strategy officer to deepen brand positioning and integrated campaign strategy.
- **2026-08** — Inc. listed Thunderly at No. 2,963 on the 2026 Inc. 5000, citing 104% three-year growth.
- **2026-03** — The company marked one year under the Thunderly name and introduced its Amplified Integrated Marketing model.
- **2025-11** — WellBiz Brands selected Thunderly for PR, content, creative, and franchise-development communications.
- **2025-02** — BizComPR and Brand J publicly relaunched as Thunderly Marketing.

## Links

- Website: https://thunderlymarketing.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thunderlymarketing/
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/thunderlymktg
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thunderlymarketing
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/thunderlymarketing
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThunderlyMarketingAgency

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Last updated: 2026-09-19