Our Story
Drawing on 14 years of digital advertising experience,Vanessa Baker founded Fast Forward Marketing, a firm providing online marketing, advertising and promotional services in December 2012 with three small clients, managing their social media accounts. Baker quickly built a large clientele base and acquired a city contract to oversee its Shop Local campaign. She established relationships via the local business chamber and expanded her base regionally by utilizing social media to target small business owners.
“We provide real, measurable benefits for our clients because with digital marketing everything is trackable,” Baker said. “The impact on our customers is they have a local resource they can trust who can fill a need they have.”
Awards
2019 Top Women in Digital Marketing, Digital Megaphone
2019 Top Digital Marketing Agencies, UpCity
2019 “What Drives You'“ national small business contest award winner, Fifth Third Bank
2017 Best of Social Media Marketing, LinkedIn ProFinder
2014 Best Under 40, Northwest Herald
2014 Presidential Award of Excellence, Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce
“Fast Forward Marketing is a valuable resource in our county. The owner Vanessa Baker has a passion for helping people and companies reach their goals. She is proactive, professional and easy to work with. I highly recommend Fast Forward Marketing and Vanessa Baker.”
Marketing Experts
Vanessa Baker
Founder
Vanessa Baker
Vanessa Baker has 20 years of sales and marketing experience, specializing in digital marketing and advertising for small businesses since 2010.
Education
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Arts 1995
Activities & Awards
Presidents Council, Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce
2019 Top Women in Digital Marketing, Digital Megaphone
2019 Top Digital Marketing Agencies, UpCity
2017 Best of Social Media Marketing, LinkedIn ProFinder
2014 Best Under 40, Northwest Herald
2014 Presidential Award of Excellence, Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce