McKay Advertising + Activation

Tampa, Florida, United States

Franchise marketing for food brands with digital and traditional media buying

Specializing in the food industry, McKay Advertising + Activation is dedicated to scaling QSR and fast-casual concepts through their unique Activation Bridge model. This approach helps food brands transition from local store marketing to national prominence, converting cravings into consistent franchise growth.

The agency offers a comprehensive suite of services, including Franchise-Wide Media Buying, Email & CRM Marketing, and Conversion-First Restaurant Web Development. Their Eye Catching Creative Services ensure that marketing strategies are not only effective but also visually engaging, tailored to drive results in the QSR, fast-casual, and specialty dessert categories.

Founded in 2005 as Tampa Bay’s first digital media agency, McKay Advertising + Activation has a proven track record with specific case studies demonstrating their success. As a Google Partner since 2009 and achieving Google All-Star status in 2015, the agency continues to deliver proven restaurant results, leveraging data-driven strategies to enhance franchise growth and brand integrity.

21
YEARS IN BUSINESS
8
SERVICES

Capabilities

Category

Advertising

Services

What these services involve

Ad Operations and Trafficking
Ad Operations and Trafficking for advertising buyers. Clear scope, measurable outcomes, and reliable delivery.
Audio and Podcast Ads
Audio and Podcast Ads for advertising buyers. Clear scope, measurable outcomes, and reliable delivery.
Brand Campaigns
Brand Campaigns for advertising buyers. Clear scope, measurable outcomes, and reliable delivery.
Creative Concepting and Production
Creative Concepting and Production for advertising buyers. Clear scope, measurable outcomes, and reliable delivery.

Agency details

Team size
11-50 people
Founded
2005 (21 years)

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