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

One-person senior strategy + messaging studio

Campfire helps brands and founders find the angle that gets them remembered and chosen.

From an $8 idea that broke the internet to Gold ADDY-winning campaigns, storytelling for pro athletes, and messaging for high-growth startups, leading consumer brands, and Fortune 50 executives.

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.

Strategy • Positioning • Messaging • Naming • Campaigns • Advisory

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See the work

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

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

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Introducing an unfamiliar CPG product to a new market

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Turning Portland Trail Blazers loyalty into a clearer fan-facing brand

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Where do you want to start?

Find the path that fits where you‘re at. Custom website copy, campaign, GTM, and communications projects are welcome too.

Messaging Audit

For teams that need a sharper outside read on what’s clear, confusing, missing, or too generic.

5 business days. $2,500 fixed fee.

Best for: homepage, pitch, positioning, core messaging, early diagnosis


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Naming Sprint

For brands and products that need a name people can remember, repeat, and believe in.

3-5 weeks. Starting at 5K.

Best for: brand names, product names, campaign names, taglines, naming systems, verbal identity


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Positioning + Messaging Sprint

For brands that need a clearer strategic foundation and sharper language across the business. In weeks, not months.

3 weeks. Most projects $5K to $10K.

Best for: repositioning, launch messaging, website messaging, sales language, founder story


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Custom + Advisory Support

For founders, teams, and agencies that need senior outside thinking or creative direction as things move.

Flexible project or retainer support.

Best for: campaign ideas, messaging validation, launch support, copywriting, communications, agency collaboration


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15 years experience

100+ brands shaped

150M+ raised by clients

Gold ADDY-winning work

  • “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)

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, Content

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.

Campfire is led by Jon Savitt, 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

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