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Weāre proud to celebrate our incredible Managing Director, Melissa Lord, for being named a 2026 Women of Excellence Honoree by the Rochester Business Journal. The award recognizes high-achieving women for their career accomplishments, community involvement, leadership, and sustained commitment to mentoring.
With a background shaped by industry leaders like The New York Times and Random House, Melissa's blend of strategy and creativity brings a unique approach to every project. Her leadership at Accelerate Media both drives results for the company and empowers her team to greatness.
Outside of work, Melissa volunteers her time as a violinist in the Genesee Valley Orchestra & Chorus - GVOC, where she also serves on the board providing marketing expertise to help further the goals of the organization. As a dedicated mother who juggles the demands of agency life and community volunteering, her integrity, thoughtfulness, and drive more than personify what it means to be a Woman of Excellence.
Congratulations, Melissa!
03/17/2026
Happy St. Patrickās Day! šāļø
Weāre skipping the luck and sticking to strategy. Whether you're celebrating with a parade or a pint, the team at Accelerate Media wishes you a fun and festive holiday! š»
03/12/2026
Most businesses think they have a traffic problem. They spend thousands on Ads, SEO, and Social content, pouring more and more water into the top of the bucket.
But look closer at the bucket. šŖ£
If your website has:
ā Slow Load Times (People leave before they even see your offer)
ā Poor UX (Itās too hard to find what they need)
ā Weak Offers (Thereās no "must-have" reason to buy)
ā No Clear CTA (You aren't telling them what to do next)
..then you don't have a traffic problem. You have a conversion problem.
Adding more traffic to a leaky funnel just makes a bigger messāand a smaller profit margin. Before you turn up the volume on your marketing, make sure your "bucket" is watertight.
The goal isn't more eyes; it's more of the right eyes taking the right action.
Ready to scale with a strategy that actually converts? Visit https://bit.ly/4s1CHGD to book a call today.
03/10/2026
Meet B, our Art Director. šØ
With a foundation in fine art and formal training in Visual Communication Design from RIT, B brings a considered, strategic approach to design. Their work balances visual clarity with user experience, resulting in brand design that is both intentional and effective.
a[m] takes the arena! š¦ . It was a great night out at the Blue Cross Arena with the Accelerate Media team. We couldnāt have asked for a better gameānothing beats watching the Roc Knighthawks pull off a 13-12 win in overtime! š„
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687 Lee Road, Suite 208
Rochester, NY
14606
Opening Hours
| Monday | 8:30am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am - 5pm |
| Friday | 8:30am - 5pm |
