Don’t just spark attention.
Make it last®.

One-person strategy + messaging studio

Even the best work gets overlooked when the story doesn’t land.

Campfire helps brands and founders find the angle, sharpen the story, and move people to act. In weeks, not months.

From an $8 domain that broke the internet to Gold ADDY-winning campaigns, storytelling for pro athletes, and messaging for high-growth startups and Fortune 500 organizations.

We even helped Craig. Yes, Craigslist Craig.

Led by Jon Savitt, a senior strategist and writer with 15 years of experience spanning Hollywood to the White House. 100+ brands shaped across B2B and consumer. Featured in New York Times, Washington Post, USA Today, Forbes, ESPN, Funny or Die, NBC.

Strategy • Positioning • Messaging • Naming • Campaigns • GTM

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Positioning + Messaging Sprint

For organizations that have outgrown their story, entered a new stage, or need a clearer way to explain why they matter.

In four weeks, Campfire sharpens your positioning and builds the core messaging your team can use across your website, sales materials, pitches, campaigns, and conversations.

What’s included:

  • Audience and market analysis

  • Positioning and differentiation

  • Core messaging architecture

  • Brand voice and key language

  • Application to one priority asset, such as your homepage or pitch deck

Most engagements range from $6,000 to $10,000

Stronger stories. Real results.

A few examples of how we’ve helped organizations sharpen their positioning and put their story to work.

Giving a fast-growing Inc. 5000 B2B agency a clearer place to stand

Positioning, messaging, and website language that became the backbone of pitches, proposals, and new-business outreach

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Helping a complex FinTech company own a simpler, more human story

A sharper position and more human story carried across its website, pitch decks, sales materials, and PR

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Introducing an unfamiliar product to a new market

A complete positioning and messaging foundation that helped an emerging beverage brand reach stores, ship nationally, and earn industry recognition

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  • “Jon is like Madison Avenue meets Sunset Boulevard…His experience, creativity, and refreshing and honest approach to partnership have been absolutely priceless.”

    — CMO, Fortune 1000 Company

  • “Jon is super passionate, possesses strong writing skills, and has no shortage of creative ideas. His positive energy and personality make working with him an absolute joy.”

    Martha McCarthy Krueger
    (CEO & Founder, The Social Lights)

    *INC. 500-Winning Agency

  • "Jon went above and beyond! He provided thoughtful explanations of his thought process for each piece of our project, which involved full branding and positioning elements for a new alcohol brand. He was an absolute pleasure to work with. Professional, accountable, positive energy and wonderful perspective. We plan on relying on him for future work."

    Margaret P.
    (CEO, Alcohol Brand)

  • "Jon is one of the few — if not only — copywriters I've seen who can effortlessly create truly engaging writing that also accomplishes higher-level strategic goals."

    Gideon H.
    (Creative Director, Full-Service Creative Agency)

  • "It was a pleasure to work with Jon. He helped me with a company re-name effort amidst a rebrand. He totally got where I needed to go with my brand and developed a number of really exciting options for me to pursue. I highly recommend!"

    Luke F.
    (CEO & Founder, Consulting Firm)

  • "Jon was a joy to work with! He even researched ahead of time so we could get up and running from the first meeting. He knows how to boil down all the best points."

    Christina M. (CMO, EdTech Company)

  • "Jon was excellent in crafting the message for us!"

    Tom L. (CEO, Large Agriculture Company)

  • "Jon was great to work with. Provided great creative concepts for our advertising campaign. Provided quick follow-ups and adhered to the project's timelines. Would not hesitate to use him again on a future project."

    Shawn C. (Founder, Creative Agency)

Need sharper messaging, but not sure where to start?

Start with a Messaging Audit, a focused, fixed-fee review of your homepage, pitch, or core brand messaging.

We’ll diagnose what’s clear, confusing, missing, or too generic, then deliver a written document with practical recommendations to sharpen your positioning and story.

5 business days. $2,000.

What we do best.

You don’t always need a full agency. You need the right senior brain at the right time.

Naming & Verbal Identity

Strategic names, taglines, and verbal systems that make a strong first impression and clearly differentiate you from competitors.

Positioning, Messaging, Copy

Clear, ownable messaging that defines what you stand for and helps people understand, remember, and choose you.

Launch & Growth Strategy

Clarity before you launch, scale, or enter a new market. We sharpen the offer, pressure-test the story, and build the messaging needed to move forward.

Who we’ve supported.

Who you’ll work with.

Jon Savitt is a nationally-recognized writer and strategist with 15 years of experience across advertising, communications, media, and entertainment.

“Knows how to connect with audiences” -CBS News

Fire away.

Limited client capacity by design. New inquiries typically receive a response within two business days.

Most custom engagements start at $5,000

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