Our Focus
At Sandbox Communications, we help small and mid-sixe businesses, founders, and thought leaders show up, stand out, and stay visible.
We blend human strategy with AI-Powered systems to make marketing faster, smarter, and more effective - without losing the human touch that makes your brand unique.
We believe that smart marketing starts with people and scales with technology. AI isn't here to replace creativity; its here to make it work harder.
That's what we build - systems that give you clarity, save time, and help your business grow with confidence.
Whether you need stronger SEO, clearer messaging, or better workflows, Sandbox helps you build visibility that lasts.
What We Do
Sandbox Communications is a digital marketing and communications agency built for a new era - one where visibility depends on both strategy and speed.
Our work centers on three connected area that help you move forward with focus and consistency.
2. Digital
Build Your Visibility. Strengthen Your Story
This is where strategy turns into visibility.
We combine SEO, content, PR, and paid campaigns to help your business show up where it matters - in search, in feeds, and in your audience's conversations.
Our Digital work includes:
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SEO and generative search optimization
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Google Business Profile and local SEO
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Content creation and social storytelling
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Digital PR and thought leadership
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Paid media and creative testing
We use AI to analyze data, test ideas, and speed up production - but every message and design is still crafted by humans.
3. Tools
Smarter Systems. Simpler Marketing
AI shouldn't feel overwhelming - it should feel useful.
Our Tools are built to help you and your team work faster, stay consistent, and do more with less.
We create resources, themplates, and automation systems designed for real people running real businesses.
Our Tools include:
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Custom AI prompt libraries
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Marketing and SEO templates
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Automation workflows and reporting systems
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Mini training for teams and small businesses
You'll save hours each week while staying in control of your voice and message.
1. Strategy
Clarity First. Strategy Always
Every campaign, keyword, and piece of content starts with strategy.
We help you define who you are, what you offer, and how to communicate it - so your marketing feels intentional, not reactive.
Our strategy work includes:
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Fractional communications leadership and CMO-level insight
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Brand positioning and message clarity
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Campaign planning and content direction.
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AI systems and workflows that save time without losing your voice
A strong strategy gives every digital effort direction and purpose - because when you know where your going, marketing gets a lot easier.
Why It Works
The future of marketing isn't "AI versus human." It's AI and human - working together.
At Sandbox, we combine more than two decades of communications and marketing experience with today's most effective digital and AI tools.
That balance helps you scale your visibility while staying authentic, approachable, and trustworthy.
Every project starts with three guiding principles:
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Clarity - Define that success looks like
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Connection - Create content that feels human
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Credibility - Build trust that turns into traffic and leads.
We don't chase trends or vanity metrics - we help you build systems that last.
Who We Help
We work with:
Small and mis-size businesses that want smarter, simpler marketing systems.
Service-based orginizations ready to get found, trusted, and chosen.
Thought leaders and speaker who want to turn credibility into coverage.
Marketing teams looking for structure and clarity in the AI era.
Kind Words From Clients
Heather at Sandbox Communications demonstrated exceptional communication skills, keeping us informed every step of the way through clear and concise updates. Their transparent approach made working with their Local SEO services team a seamless experience, allowing us to focus on our core business while they expertly handled our online presence.
Our Story
Sandbox started with a belief: marketing should feel less like guesswork and more like guidance.
Founded by Heather McElrath, a communications leader with more than two decades of experience across Fortune 100 brands, nonprofits, and national associations - the agency began as a bridge between strategic thinking and real-world execution.
As AI reshaped how we create and communicate, Sandbox evolved into a digital agency designed for the new era of visibility.
Today, we help businesses pair human understanding with AI capability to move faster, stay relevant, and connect better.