About
Story Marketing is a full-service agency that helps ambitious brands grow through strategy, creativity, and data. We craft marketing that looks great, performs better, and tells the kind of story your audience won’t forget. Though we’ve developed deep expertise across six key industries, we remain industry-agnostic—partnering each year with unique niche brands that challenge convention and drive results.
Our mission:
Do great work (us), with great people (you), for great people (your customers).
Let's tell your story together, and let your story be your sales pitch.
Our evolution
Story began in 2009 with a mission to help businesses share their story through impactful, functional websites. We found our niche in crafting digital experiences that solved real problems—streamlining customer journeys, driving conversions, and delivering measurable results.
But telling just one chapter wasn’t enough. We expanded into strategic marketing, pairing our creative know-how with targeted advertising to help our clients grow. By blending creative and media strategies, we develop marketing plans designed to attract, engage, and convert the right audiences.
Looking ahead, we continue to invest in cutting-edge advertising tools and data-driven insights to empower our clients with clarity and confidence. At Story, we’re more than a marketing agency—we’re a trusted partner, driving growth and innovation as the market evolves.
Industry Experience By Number of Companies
- Healthcare and Wellness (25)
- Professional Services (67)
- Business and Finance (29)
- Marketing and Media (40)
- Technology and Innovation (42)
- Manufacturing and Distributors (40)
- Retail and Consumer Goods (11)
- Hospitality and Entertainment (26)
- Community and Government (31)
- Service Providers (73)
- Education and Development (12)
Get to know:
Story Marketing Leadership Team
Ben Pettit
Founder and CEO
Ben is a marketing strategist and entrepreneur with a talent for turning ideas into thriving businesses. He studied music and business at Anderson University. When he’s not leading the agency or running his two eCommerce ventures, he’s refining strategies, chasing big ideas, or traveling with his wife and two children.
Chelsea Valainis
VP & Creative Director
Chelsea leads with the belief that great marketing cuts through the noise—it doesn’t just shout louder. A Greenville native and Clemson alum, she brings big-picture strategy and creative firepower to every campaign, fueled by college football, her husband and daughters, and a passion for making brands stand out.
Jonathan Tribble
Director of Marketing
Jonathan Tribble oversees the creation and execution of marketing plans. With over 20 years of experience in marketing and account management. He holds a BA in Graphic Design from Anderson University and enjoys spending his free time with his wife and two kids watching movies, and eating at new restaurants.
5 Reasons to choose Story Marketing.
Real Results
From every phone call to form fill, know what is successful and what’s not through detailed reporting.
Tried & True Strategies
We leverage the marketing tactics working in your industry and then fine tune them for your business.
Proven Track Record
Founded in 2009, we’ve worked with over 500 companies. Our average client partners with us for over 4 years.
90 Day Risk-Free
As a new customer, you have 90 days to make sure our strategy works for you and your company.
Local Team
A team you can sit down with in Greenville, SC or over Teams from all over the world.