From building a brand from seed to evolving an existing one, we help you communicate who you are and why you matter.
You are creating transformative therapies that will change the world.
Now you need to tell the world.
We can help.
For over 20 years we’ve been working with early stage life science companies to launch their brands.
We can help.
With you at every stage
We begin with a logo and brand platform that distills your business proposition and personality to create a distinct brand language that serves as a launching point for all communications. We then continue to help you grow with PR and marketing communications.
SEED
You’ve secured your initial round(s) of funding but your focus is on R&D and may be just coming out of stealth mode. You need to have a presence in the market to help prove your viability to investors and for recruitment.
+ Brand strategy
+ Naming
+ Visual identity & Branding
+ PR strategy & Messaging
+ Website
+ Presentations
EARLY STAGE
You have recieved additional rounds of funding. You are ready to present yourself to the broader market in a clear and professional light and gain some traction.
+ PR & Thought leadership
+ Content development
+ Deeper website
+ Animation & Video
+ Information design
GROWTH
As you continue to grow, you need to increase awareness and build credibility in the market to prepare yourself for acquisition or IPO.
+ Thought leadership
+ Advertising campaigns
+ White papers
+ Articles & Webinars
+ Trade shows & Events
+ Collateral design
Since 2005 we've combined our diverse experiences in branding, strategic marketing, storytelling, film and design to create powerful solutions for our clients.
MELLETA MARX
Partner
Melleta brings a diverse background in branding, design and advertising. Working in advertising since 1997, she was a Sr. Art Director at Grey Advertising working on major accounts such as AAA, AT&T, Bank of America and Sparkletts. She also worked at branding firm Vigon Ellis creating work for ESPN, Disney and Hallmark Channel as well as Evenson Design, Engle + Murphy, and Chiat Day in Los Angeles. More recently, she lead the in-house design department at global life science company, MilliporeSigma. She grew up in Boston, has a BFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and studied in Rome at Tyler School of Art.
JOSHUA FERTIK
Partner
Josh Fertik brings a passion for storytelling combined with a business and marketing perspective. He has a background in film and animation, working previously in Los Angeles at visual effects company Rhythm & Hues Studios where he worked on movies including Cat in the Hat, Scooby Doo and X-Men. He was also involved in story and project development at R&H as well as with Morgan Freeman's production company Revelations, Centropolis Entertainment and Electric Entertainment. He is from New York and has a BFA from the University of Connecticut.
Daniel Quinn
WEB DEVELOPER
Daniel is our partner for web development, specializing in WordPress. He has held positions in both the publishing industry and interactive agencies where he’s provided end-to-end development for brands both big and small.
Christine Quern
PR, STRATEGY & CONTENT
Christine is our partner for marketing strategy, content development and PR for science companies. With a graduate degree in cell biology and immunology and 25+ years immersed in the life sciences, she can understand and translate complex scientific concepts, company and pipeline narratives into effective PR programs, marketing campaigns and thought leadership.
SCIENCE & HEALTH CLIENTS
Photys Therapeutics
PureTech Health
Pyxis Oncology
SCAN Healthcare
Setpoint Medical
Solace Pharmaceuticals
Tal Medical
Vedanta Biosciences
Whole Health
Gelesis
Glyph Biosciences
Knode
Libra Biosciences
Longwood Fund
Mandara Sciences
Nanoterra
Paratus Sciences
Photys Therapeutics
Akili Therapeutics
Alivio Therapeutics
Arsenal Medical
Avantor Sciences
DEM Biosciences
E1 Therapeutics
Endra Life Sciences
Enlight Biosciences
Entrega
Follica
Marx Fertik helped many of our portfolio companies establish brands by distilling complex scientific concepts into compelling identities that resonated with internal and external audiences. They’ve been an invaluable partner in positioning and launching our startups for success.
David Steinberg,
Former General Partner, Longwood Fund
Marx Fertik design team is able to take abstract concepts related to the identity of innovative new companies and translate those ideas into visuals that accurately reflect the company’s vision.