Mesaba Digital

Consulting & Marketing Services for Mission Driven Organizations

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Consulting

Deep experience in digital across a broad range of industries.

Advertising

Get found immediately on search and social.

SEO

Build authority and earn your place in organic search.

Helping organizations do good more efficiently.

Who is Mesaba Digital?

Mesaba Digital was founded by Dylan Koltz-Hale, the “Smartest Man in Minnesota” according to Google (try it!) and the sweetest man in the world according to his grandmas.

Dylan has been in consulting and digital marketing for nearly a decade. Leading short term projects alongside shepherding legacy organizations' long-term growth year after year.

He leads a team of international on-demand experts. This model allows for access to top-end talent that scales with project needs.

Dylan is based in beautiful Duluth, Minnesota where he boulders, trail-runs, saunas, leads yoga, meditates, frequents cafes, and free dives the ice-cold waters of Lake Superior.

Client Testimonials

Dylan's expertise and knowledge in SEO and website analytics has been invaluable to our organization. He took the time to understand our target audiences and industry, and then developed a comprehensive list of keywords tailored to improve our website's performance and rank. Thanks to Dylan's guidance, our website's visibility in search engine results has significantly increased. The rise in organic traffic has allowed us to assist more Minnesota and Wisconsin businesses in need of our lending and advising services.

Samantha Erkkila, Digital Media Specialist at Entrepreneur Fund
The biggest word that comes to mind when I think of his work is Responsibility. Each step he takes (or directs) is going to somehow positively enhance the client's approach to revenue, brand and new business. Plus, if you're ever in need to feel a bit more in tuned with yourself, he's the guy that reminds you how important it is to stop, breathe, be thankful and get back to the hustle.

Spenser Baldwin, Marketing Director of Honey-Doers and Compass Exteriors
Dylan is exceptional at optimizing online advertising campaigns. With a deep understanding of Google Ads' intricacies, he skillfully creates and manages campaigns that yield impressive results. His proficiency in keyword research, bid management, and strategic thinking lead to increased click-through rates and conversions. Through continuous monitoring and data-driven analysis, he refines strategies to maximize ROI. His ability to adapt to algorithm updates and industry shifts showcases his agility.

Alexis Ozerov, Marketing Director of Nuleev and Gigli
I had the privilege of working with Dylan. From the get-go, Dylan's personalized approach shone through as he delved deep into our digital framework, uncovering opportunities for optimization. What truly sets Dylan apart is the strategy he brings to the table – from finely tuned SEO tactics to ingenious content campaigns and the adept utilization of Digital dynamics. Thanks to Dylan's consulting, our client's engagement skyrocketed, paving the way for tangible conversions. Dylan is the compass you need to navigate the complex world of digital marketing with unwavering success.

Josh Kennedy, CEO of North 61 Media
I have had the pleasure of working with Dylan on many occasions. He is reliable, dedicated, and professional. He has extensive knowledge of SEO, social media, and brand strategy. I like how he gets excited about the boring stuff. He is always looking for opportunities to leverage ROI. And he is very thoughtful and constructive with his feedback.

Gabe Steinberg, Owner of Green Screen Studios & Legendary Filmmaker
I have been using Dylan and Mesaba Digital for 3 years at two different companies. I was hugely impressed with his professionalism. In a short amount of time of time they were able to identify the critical factors that were affecting my website’s SEO and come up with a strategic and comprehensive campaign to progress my website ranking on Google. They are experts in their field and I would thoroughly recommend them. This company delivers exactly what it says that it will deliver! Mesaba Digital delivers a service that you would normally expect to pay a lot more for.

Robert Burns, CMO
Hiawatha Supply is a new landscape supply store in South Minneapolis. In two short years, Dylan Koltz-Hale and Mesaba Digital have helped put us directly into the heart of the Twin Cities retail gardening scene. Dylan's expertise and skills have profoundly changed our sales numbers. With his knowledge and placement of Google Ads, Hiawatha Supply saw profits rise like he had not seen previously. More importantly, he's great to work with and truly cares about our business.

Todd Smith, Operations Manager at Hiawatha Supply
Dylan was a tremendous help getting our paid search off the ground. He helped us structure what was needed to help on the conversion side, and got our campaigns up and running in no time. His work helped us land multiple clients, seeing a return well over what we initially invested in. There's no one I would recommend more than Dylan. It also helps that he's a good guy on top of being really good at what he does. If you want to enjoy who you work with as well as the results from the work, Dylan is your guy.

Miles Marmo, Co-Founder of Squid Agency

Why Mesaba Digital?

We take on consulting from a whole systems approach.

This means that we set clearly defined goals that take into account how they impact your organization, our community, and earth at large.

Our team is lead by Dylan who holds a degree in Communication from the University of Minnesota, Permaculture Systems Design Certification from Oregon State University, and Yoga Instructor Training in India. This grounds our approach in a unique, multidisciplinary vision that helps us identify and elevate what makes your organization perform at its highest potential.

We believe the work we do is as important as the people we do the work for. We view our clients as people first, customers second.

We are proud to help guide organizations that share our vision of working for a healthier, happier, and more bountiful world for all.