Services · Newport Beach · Orange County

Marketing services that make brands findable, on Google, in AI answers, on every paid channel.

Creative-first agency in Newport Beach. One in-house team. Real content, real ads, real systems, not templates.

The service stack

What we actually do.

Ten service lines. All in-house. Creative, distribution, conversion, and visibility only work when they're built together.

01

Video Production

Real on-location shoots. Brand films, ad creative, founder content, podcast, events. Newport Beach studio + SoCal crew.

Brand films Ad creative Founder content Podcast Events
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02

Paid Advertising

Meta, Google, YouTube, TikTok. 10-30 creatives a month per account. Kill what doesn't work in 72 hours. Scale what does.

Meta Google Ads YouTube TikTok Performance
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03

Branding & Brand Identity

Brand strategy, naming, logo and identity systems, packaging, and the guidelines that hold it together. Then the photography, video, website and ads the identity has to live inside.

Brand strategy Identity systems Packaging Brand guidelines Naming
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04

Web Design & Landing Pages

Sites and landing pages built for paid traffic. Mobile-first, fast, schema-rich, wired to your CRM. Webflow, custom HTML, Next.js.

Landing pages Brand websites Funnels Mobile-first Schema-rich
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05

AI-Powered CRM Automation

HubSpot, custom workflows, AI lead scoring, SMS + email + voice follow-ups, missed-call text-back, booking automation. Every lead caught and nurtured.

HubSpot SMS automation Email Lead scoring AI follow-up
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05 · Umbrella vertical

Health & Wellness Marketing. Functional Medicine, Med Spa, Longevity, Hormone, IV, Ketamine, Biohacking, Peptide, Supplements.

Every health and wellness vertical, strategy tuned to each. Video-first, GMB and review program, AI chatbot, full SEO/AEO/GEO. Sourced market data, real research links.

Functional Medicine Med Spa & Aesthetics Longevity Hormone & HRT IV / NAD+ Ketamine Biohacking Peptide cross-link
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06 · Dentistry

Cosmetic & High-Value Dentistry Marketing. Veneers, Implants, Full-Arch, Smile Makeovers, Invisalign.

Video-first marketing for cosmetic and high-ticket dental practices. We match ad spend to your case value, shoot real smile-reveal and doctor video, build the landing pages and CRM, and set up booking automation so high-value leads never go cold. Newport Beach and all of Orange County.

Veneers Dental implants Full-arch / All-on-4 Smile makeovers Invisalign Value-based ad spend
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07 · Operator-led specialty

Behavioral Health Marketing. Detox, Residential, PHP, IOP, Virtual Outpatient.

Built by an operator since 2015. Preston co-founded Fresh Start Detox (sold 2025) and SoCal Mental Health. LegitScript + TID Google Ads, Meta restricted-category, full social, websites, CRM tied to Kipu/Sunwave/BestNotes. EKRA, 42 CFR Part 2, FTC aware.

Detox + Residential PHP + IOP Virtual Outpatient LegitScript + TID Alumni video EKRA / 42 CFR Part 2
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08 · Specialty

Peptide Brand Marketing, Telehealth + Research Routes

Built for the peptide category. Compounded GLP-1, NAD+, anti-aging, and research-only (BPC-157, TB-500, MOTS-c, GHK-Cu). Two playbooks: Meta/Google funnel for telehealth, influencer + affiliate engine for research. Compliance-aware throughout.

Telehealth GLP-1 Research peptides Influencer programs Affiliate networks COA + age-gate FTC-compliant
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09 · Newest

AI Search Optimization, AEO + GEO + SEO

Get found in ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude, Gemini, Google AI Overviews, and traditional search. Schema, entity linking, FAQ content, topical authority. We play all sides. If a competitor is already being named and you are not, here is why, and the order to fix it in.

AEO (Answer Engine) GEO (Generative) SEO (Traditional) Schema.org Entity linking AI citations
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Ad Creative Production

Four to forty fresh ad creatives a month, founder, UGC, testimonial, product and carousel formats, cut vertical with captions and tested against each other. Losers gone inside 72 hours.

4 to 40 a month UGC + founder Hook testing Compliance checked
Preston Durnford, founder of PELORA Marketing, mid-skydive over Southern California Founder · Preston
Why founder-led brands hire PELORA

Built by an operator. Not a deck.

Preston Durnford. 12 years in health, wellness, and recovery. Co-founded Fresh Start Detox (sold 2025) and SoCal Mental Health. Authored The Epic Journal, 33,000+ copies sold.

$5M+Ad spend managed
$580KRaised for clients
5.0Star rating on Google
10 yrsTeam together
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What we do

Our core services.

The full PELORA Marketing service list for Newport Beach and Orange County businesses.

Video Production and Ad Creative

PELORA Marketing is a Newport Beach video production and ad creative company for local businesses across Orange County. We shoot real, on-location footage: brand films, founder stories, testimonial interviews, product and before-and-after content, then cut it into scroll-stopping video ads for Meta, Google, YouTube, and TikTok. One filming day becomes weeks of fresh creative. If you run a clinic, med spa, treatment center, home-services company, or local brand and need video that actually brings in customers, this is where growth starts. Book a free 48-hour Growth Audit at peloramarketing.com.

Google and Meta Ads Management

Google Ads, Meta ads, YouTube, TikTok, and Google remarketing, managed by operators in Newport Beach. We build 10 to 30 creatives a month per account, kill what does not work within 72 hours, and scale what does. Every campaign is wired to real video creative and a landing page built to convert, so your ad spend turns into booked customers instead of clicks. We serve health and wellness, med spas, dental, behavioral health, home services, and local businesses across Orange County. Get a free 48-hour Growth Audit at peloramarketing.com.

Web Design and Landing Pages

High-converting websites and landing pages designed for paid traffic, built in Newport Beach. Mobile-first, fast, schema-rich, and wired directly to your CRM so no lead slips through. We build in Webflow, custom HTML, and Next.js, and every page is engineered to turn ad clicks and Google searches into booked calls and form fills. Ideal for Orange County clinics, med spas, treatment centers, home-services companies, and local brands that need a site that actually sells. Free 48-hour Growth Audit at peloramarketing.com.

AI CRM and Marketing Automation

AI-powered CRM and marketing automation for local businesses in Orange County. We set up HubSpot and custom workflows with AI lead scoring, missed-call text-back, and automated SMS, email, and voice follow-up, so every lead is caught and nurtured the moment it comes in. Speed to lead wins the customer, and most businesses lose them in the first five minutes. We fix that. Perfect for clinics, med spas, home services, and any Newport Beach business that wants more booked appointments from the leads it already has. Free audit at peloramarketing.com.

AI Search Optimization: SEO, AEO, and GEO

Get found in ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews, Perplexity, Gemini, and traditional Google search. PELORA Marketing does AI search optimization, answer engine optimization, and local SEO for Newport Beach and Orange County businesses. We build schema, entity linking, FAQ content, and topical authority so AI tools recommend your business by name when customers ask for the best provider near them. This is how local businesses stay visible as search shifts to AI. Claim your free 48-hour Growth Audit at peloramarketing.com.

Google Business Profile Optimization

We optimize and manage Google Business Profiles for local businesses across Orange County. Complete category and service setup, keyword-rich business and product descriptions, weekly posts, photo and review programs, and Q and A, all matched to your website so Google ranks you higher in the map pack and local search. A fully optimized profile is one of the fastest ways to show up when nearby customers search for what you do. Based in Newport Beach. Start with a free 48-hour Growth Audit at peloramarketing.com.

Business Sales and Acquisitions: Exit Advisory

PELORA helps owners sell their business and helps buyers find the right one. Working with our network of M and A advisors, private equity firms, and acquisition partners, we run confidential sale campaigns, produce the video and marketing that make a business sell for more, and connect qualified buyers with vetted opportunities. Founder-led and operator-run: Preston has built, grown, and sold real companies himself. If you are thinking about selling in the next year, or looking to acquire, start a confidential conversation at peloramarketing.com.

In their words

Founders, in their words.

Verified and public on Google. Not edited. Not paraphrased. Click any name to read it in full.

Verified · Google

“It genuinely feels like working with someone who cares about where your business is going.”

“We hired Pelora Marketing to help us build our business from the ground up and it has been one of the best decisions we've made. Preston and his team designed our website, set up our automations, and built an organic growth strategy tailored specifically to us. We always feel heard. Every question gets a real answer and nothing gets glossed over. It genuinely feels like working with someone who cares about where your business is going. If you're an Orange County business owner looking for a team that actually shows up and delivers, look up Pelora Marketing. We can't recommend them enough!”

K
Keisha M. Simon
Local Guide · 8 reviews
2 weeks ago
Verified · Google

“Marketing that feels intentional, professional, and results-driven.”

“Pelora brings a thoughtful approach to branding, digital marketing, and business visibility. What stands out most is the genuine effort to understand each client’s goals and create marketing that feels intentional, professional, and results-driven.”

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The Business Botanist
3 reviews
3 days ago
Verified · Google

“They delivered exactly what was promised, and the results exceeded my expectations.”

“Communication was clear, they delivered exactly what was promised, and the results exceeded my expectations. Highly recommend them to anyone looking for reliable and professional marketing services.”

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Jake Jennings
3 reviews
3 weeks ago
Common questions

Frequently asked, and answered.

Embedded as Schema.org FAQPage data so AI assistants can pull from them directly.

What services does PELORA Marketing offer?

Five core services: video production, paid advertising (Meta, Google, YouTube, TikTok), web design and landing pages, AI-powered CRM automation, and AI search optimization (AEO, GEO, SEO). Newport Beach, Orange County, nationwide.

Where is PELORA Marketing located?

Headquartered in Newport Beach, California. Serving Orange County, Los Angeles, San Diego, and remote nationwide. Book a Call or hello@peloramarketing.com.

Who does PELORA Marketing work with?

Founder-led brands in health and wellness, behavioral health, longevity, mind-body-spirit, real estate, interior design, and consumer. Past work has included action-sports athletes and event coverage, including the Red Songbird Foundation event.

How much does PELORA Marketing cost?

Retainers from $3,500 to $50,000 per month. Launch ($3,500), Growth ($5,500), Scale ($7,500), Full Program ($10,000), Enterprise ($13,000), Full-Service ($18,000), Premier ($25,000), Enterprise+ ($35,000) and Elite ($50,000). Project work and ad-creative-only available. Book a 30-minute consultation.

What is GEO and how is it different from SEO?

GEO stands for Generative Engine Optimization. Where SEO targets traditional Google search rankings (10 blue links), GEO targets generative AI search interfaces, ChatGPT search, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews, Bing Copilot. The optimization work overlaps with SEO but adds: clearer factual statements, better entity disambiguation, citation-friendly source formatting, and structured data Google's AI models can ingest. PELORA delivers SEO, AEO, and GEO as one bundled service because they reinforce each other.

What is AEO and does PELORA offer it?

AEO stands for Answer Engine Optimization, the practice of optimizing your brand and content to be cited by AI assistants like ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude, Gemini, and Google AI Overviews. Yes, PELORA Marketing offers AEO as a core service. The work includes structured data (Schema.org), entity linking, FAQ-format content, factual claim density, and topic authority, designed so when prospects ask AI assistants for recommendations in your category, your brand surfaces.

Ready to talk?

Book a 30-minute strategy call with Preston.

Your brand, your offer, your funnel, where the leverage is. No pitch, no pressure. Fit or not, you leave with a punch list.

Client interviews & podcast appearances

Filmed. Featured.

Featured below: client videos PELORA filmed for paying clients, plus podcast episodes Preston appeared on as a guest. No endorsement claims, just real work and guest appearances.

Preston Durnford as guest on the State of Mind podcast Guest appearance · Preston on the "State of Mind" podcast

Preston was a guest on this episode, mental health, recovery & the operator path.

Cambria Judd MD on functional medicine Client interview · Filmed by PELORA

Cambria Judd, MD, Functional Medicine, Spirituality & Healing

Sam Mandel mental health clinic interview Client interview · Filmed by PELORA

Sam Mandel, Mental Health & Addiction Treatment Innovation

Dr Kristi Vaughan functional medicine interview Client interview · Filmed by PELORA

Dr. Kristi Vaughan, Functional Medicine for Addiction & Mental Health

Charity golf tournament organized by Preston Durnford and filmed by PELORA Marketing Charity event · Filmed by PELORA

Fundraiser golf tournament, organized by Preston

The Epic Journal, Navigating Mental Health, episode 46, Preston Durnford as podcast guest Guest appearance · The Epic Journal, Ep. 46

Navigating mental health, the long version

Website hero Meta ads Instagram reels YouTube Blog articles Sales decks

Every interview above is either real client work (filmed for paying clients with written permission), a guest appearance by Preston Durnford on a third-party podcast, or a sister-company production for Epic Journey Recovery. PELORA Marketing is not affiliated with, partnered with, or endorsed by any of the named third-party persons or brands. See our press, permissions & affiliations page →

Advanced add-on

We build the AI.

Want to automate the business itself? Beyond your plan, we build and deploy custom AI agents: an AI voice front desk that answers and books calls (built on Vapi), plus agents for sales follow-up, operations, and marketing. We scope it to exactly what you need. This is a separate build on top of your retainer.

AI voice front desk (Vapi) Sales follow-up agents Operations automation Marketing automation
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