About CraigAds

Why CraigAds?

At CraigAds, we don't just see our clients as business partners; we see them as people. Our commitment to exceptional customer service, combined with our expertise in digital marketing, ensures that your business receives the personalized attention it deserves. When you work with us, you're not just hiring a marketing agency; you're joining a collaborative partnership focused on achieving success together.

About Craig Mcilvain

Craig Mcilvain is the visionary behind CraigAds. With a wealth of experience serving over 2000 local businesses throughout his career, Craig is a seasoned expert in the world of digital marketing. His expertise spans across various advertising channels, including Google Ads, SEO, and more. He realized as he serviced local businesses that service level coming from marketing agencies is not up to par with the demands of those businesses. This moved him to start his own agency that is aligned with his vision and values that treats business owners the way he would want to be treated.

Psychology Applied to Marketing

Craig holds a Master's degree in Human Behavior from the University of Southern California. This educational background gives CraigAds a distinct advantage in crafting effective marketing strategies. Craig's deep understanding of persuasion and consumer decision making processes enables our agency to create persuasive messaging, perfectly timed campaigns, and precisely targeted marketing efforts that yield exceptional results for our clients.

Family Man

Beyond his professional achievements, Craig is a devoted family man. He married his beloved wife, Julia Mcilvain, in 2021, and they are the proud parents of a beautiful 8-month-old daughter named Claire. The Mcilvain family is eagerly anticipating the arrival of their newest member, a son named Alexander. Their family also includes an adorable chihuahua and Pomeranian mix named Navi.

Left and Right Brain

In addition to being highly proficient in digital marketing, Craig has a creative side.

Craig enjoys

  • Playing Chess

  • Composing Electronic Dance Music

  • Playing the Guitar

  • And at one time he had hair!