# Gray Matter Media > Gray Matter Media Inc. is a full-service advertising and marketing agency founded in Erie, PA in 2001. Twenty-five years of original, in-house creative, video/audio production, national media planning & buying, digital & social, and web & SEO give Gray Matter Media the same end-to-end capability as large national agencies — without outsourcing any part of the work. Gray Matter Media competes for and retains major regional and national accounts across automotive, retail, healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, and nonprofit sectors, planning and buying television, radio, print, and digital campaigns nationwide. ## Company - [About](https://graymattermediainc.com/about): Team bios and agency background. - [Contact](https://graymattermediainc.com/contact): Phone, email, and project inquiry form. ## Services - [Creative & Brand](https://graymattermediainc.com/services/creative): Ideas, writing, and design that make your business easier to recognize, remember, and choose. - [Production](https://graymattermediainc.com/services/production): Video, audio, and photography—concepted, captured, and finished by one in-house team. - [Digital & Social](https://graymattermediainc.com/services/digital): Digital campaigns built to find the right audience, earn attention, and improve as they run. - [Media Planning & Buying](https://graymattermediainc.com/services/media): Smarter channel, budget, and placement decisions—planned, negotiated, and monitored for you. - [Web & SEO](https://graymattermediainc.com/services/web): Responsive websites and search programs built to be found, trusted, and used. ## Work - [Auto Express](https://graymattermediainc.com/work/auto-express): The creative engine behind marketing that keeps Auto Express top of mind. - [Dahlkemper's Jewelry Connection](https://graymattermediainc.com/work/dahlkempers): Crafting marketing that's as timeless as the moments they celebrate. - [Institute of Healthcare Directives](https://graymattermediainc.com/work/institute-of-healthcare-directives): Helping patients and families navigate advance care planning with confidence. - [Sander's Markets](https://graymattermediainc.com/work/sanders-markets): Bringing every message to the table with strategy and creativity. - [Stan's Garden Center](https://graymattermediainc.com/work/stan-garden): Planting the seeds for creative campaigns that flourish season after season. - [Lakeshore Community Services](https://graymattermediainc.com/work/lakeshore): Bringing purpose-driven organizations to life through thoughtful strategy and creative storytelling. - [Off-Road Express](https://graymattermediainc.com/work/off-road-express): Powering bold marketing that inspires customers to get out and play. - [LaFaro Insurance Agency](https://graymattermediainc.com/work/lafaro-insurance): Building marketing that reflects decades of trusted service and expertise. - [Enormis Mobile Specialties](https://graymattermediainc.com/work/enormis): Regional digital + radio campaign for car electronics. - [Beechwood Inn](https://graymattermediainc.com/work/beechwood-inn): Bringing the flavor, atmosphere, and hospitality of Beechwood Inn to life through creative video production. ## Service Areas - [Areas We Serve](https://graymattermediainc.com/marketing-agency): Full-service marketing and advertising across the Erie, PA tri-state region. - [Erie, PA](https://graymattermediainc.com/marketing-agency/erie-pa): Marketing company and advertising agency serving Erie and Erie County, Pennsylvania. - [Millcreek, PA](https://graymattermediainc.com/marketing-agency/millcreek-pa): Marketing company and advertising agency serving Millcreek and Erie County, Pennsylvania. - [North East, PA](https://graymattermediainc.com/marketing-agency/north-east-pa): Marketing company and advertising agency serving North East and Erie County, Pennsylvania. - [Edinboro, PA](https://graymattermediainc.com/marketing-agency/edinboro-pa): Marketing company and advertising agency serving Edinboro and Erie County, Pennsylvania. - [Corry, PA](https://graymattermediainc.com/marketing-agency/corry-pa): Marketing company and advertising agency serving Corry and Erie County, Pennsylvania. - [Meadville, PA](https://graymattermediainc.com/marketing-agency/meadville-pa): Marketing company and advertising agency serving Meadville and Crawford County, Pennsylvania. - [Warren, PA](https://graymattermediainc.com/marketing-agency/warren-pa): Marketing company and advertising agency serving Warren and Warren County, Pennsylvania. - [Sharon & Hermitage, PA](https://graymattermediainc.com/marketing-agency/sharon-hermitage-pa): Marketing company and advertising agency serving Sharon & Hermitage and Mercer County, Pennsylvania. - [Grove City, PA](https://graymattermediainc.com/marketing-agency/grove-city-pa): Marketing company and advertising agency serving Grove City and Mercer County, Pennsylvania. - [Oil City & Franklin, PA](https://graymattermediainc.com/marketing-agency/oil-city-franklin-pa): Marketing company and advertising agency serving Oil City & Franklin and Venango County, Pennsylvania. - [Jamestown, NY](https://graymattermediainc.com/marketing-agency/jamestown-ny): Marketing company and advertising agency serving Jamestown and Chautauqua County, New York. - [Dunkirk & Fredonia, NY](https://graymattermediainc.com/marketing-agency/dunkirk-fredonia-ny): Marketing company and advertising agency serving Dunkirk & Fredonia and Chautauqua County, New York. - [Ashtabula, OH](https://graymattermediainc.com/marketing-agency/ashtabula-oh): Marketing company and advertising agency serving Ashtabula and Ashtabula County, Ohio. - [Conneaut, OH](https://graymattermediainc.com/marketing-agency/conneaut-oh): Marketing company and advertising agency serving Conneaut and Ashtabula County, Ohio. - [Geneva, OH](https://graymattermediainc.com/marketing-agency/geneva-oh): Marketing company and advertising agency serving Geneva and Ashtabula County, Ohio. ## Thinking (Blog) - [Why Regional Brands Win With Original Creative](https://graymattermediainc.com/thinking/why-regional-brands-win-with-original-creative): National chains spend millions replicating what works. Regional brands that invest in original thinking get more attention per dollar — here's why. - [How Much Does a Regional TV Spot Actually Cost?](https://graymattermediainc.com/thinking/how-much-does-a-regional-tv-spot-actually-cost): The range is wide and the variables are real. Here's an honest breakdown for businesses thinking about video for the first time — or the tenth time. ## Optional - [Sitemap](https://graymattermediainc.com/sitemap.xml): Full list of indexable URLs.