A Colorado Springs-based marketing technology agency is pioneering a comprehensive approach to business transformation that extends far beyond traditional digital marketing services. Anchored Integrations, which relaunched in April 2024 after an eight-year hiatus, has evolved from a budget-friendly web design service into a full-scale MarTech-as-a-Service agency addressing the complex operational needs of modern businesses.
The company’s founder, Stephen Matich, originally launched the business in 2012 immediately after graduating from Colorado State University’s Rockwell School of Business. At a time when digital marketing remained largely absent from academic curricula, Matich independently pursued expertise in emerging disciplines including search engine optimization and internet marketing strategies. His undergraduate capstone presentation on SEO introduced many of his classmates to concepts that would later become fundamental to business success.
The initial business model centered on accessibility, offering small and medium-sized businesses a comprehensive digital services package for $150 per month that included website design, SEO, graphic design, logo creation, and marketing consulting. A parallel initiative called Anchored for the Arts provided at-cost website solutions to local creative professionals, demonstrating an early commitment to community support that would later become a hallmark of the company’s approach.
After voluntarily pausing operations in January 2016 to gain broader professional experience, Matich spent eight years developing expertise across operations management, field service, coworking space administration, and IT service delivery. This diverse background proved instrumental when the agency relaunched, as client demands had evolved significantly beyond basic web presence to encompass comprehensive business transformation strategies.
The rapid expansion of services following the 2024 relaunch reflects changing market dynamics. Initial demand for website design and SEO quickly expanded to include business consulting, social media strategy, search engine marketing, PPC advertising, and technology consulting. This growth prompted a fundamental shift in the business model, transforming the company into a MarTech-as-a-Service agency that integrates marketing technology with operational strategy.
Recognition from the business community has validated this approach. Matich received the Member of the Year award from the Southern Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce in 2024 after consecutive nominations in 2023 and 2024. His leadership roles have included serving on the Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce Small Business Advisory Council from 2022 to 2024, where he chaired the Technology Working Group in 2024. He simultaneously chaired the Young Professionals Committee and contributed to the Programs Committee of the Southern Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce from 2022 through 2024.
The company’s future direction centers on the development of the Anchored Integrations Alignment Method, a strategic framework designed to help business owners master operational strategy and build scalable enterprises. While marketing technology remains central to the service offering, this broader initiative aims to provide entrepreneurs with comprehensive training and tools for team alignment and process optimization.
This evolution from a single-service provider to a comprehensive business transformation partner reflects broader trends in how companies approach growth challenges. By combining marketing technology expertise with operational strategy and systems integration, the Colorado Springs agency positions itself at the intersection of digital marketing and business operations, addressing the increasingly complex needs of businesses seeking sustainable growth in competitive markets.
