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33 marketing consulting firms operated in Alaska in 2023. Where they are, how big their teams are, and what phone service costs them.
- Establishments
- 33CBP 2023
- Employees
- 95mid-March 2023
- Per 100k residents
- 4.5U.S. 15.4
- State rank
- 51st of 51by count
How many marketing consulting firms operate in Alaska
Alaska had 33 marketing consulting firms in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns (NAICS 541613, Marketing Consulting Services). They employed 95 people in mid-March and reported $4,714,000 in annual payroll. That is the 51st highest count among the 51 states and DC with published figures. Marketing consulting firms make up 0.15% of the 22,178 business establishments in the state.
Per 100,000 residents (2024 estimate) Alaska has 4.5 marketing consulting firms, 71.0% below the national rate of 15.4. The average establishment has 2.9 employees against 6.0 nationally. Payroll per employee is $49,621, 40.2% below the U.S. figure of $83,009.
| Measure | Alaska | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 33 | 52,258 |
| Mid-March employees | 95 | 315,229 |
| Annual payroll | $4,714,000 (moderate noise) | $26,166,723,000 |
| Employees per establishment | 2.9 | 6.0 |
| Payroll per employee | $49,621 | $83,009 |
| Establishments per 100,000 residents | 4.5 | 15.4 |
Census County Business Patterns 2023 (mid-March employment; annual payroll). Employees and payroll flagged high-noise are shown but not used in the text. Residents: Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
Where marketing consulting firms in Alaska are concentrated
Census published marketing consultancy counts for 2 metro or micropolitan areas that include part of Alaska. The largest is Anchorage, AK, with 21 establishments. Single-state metro and micropolitan areas account for 82% of the statewide total; the rest are outside any published area or in areas Census suppressed.
| Area | Establishments | Employees | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage, AK | 21 | 74 | 5.2 |
| Fairbanks, AK | 6 | 15 | 6.3 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023; population from Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
Team sizes at marketing consulting firms in Alaska
100.0% of Alaska's marketing consulting firms with employees had fewer than five people in March 2023, compared with 83.6% nationally. At that size the phone is shared, so routing (who rings, when, and what happens after hours) matters more than the number of desk phones.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 28 | 100.0% | 83.6% |
| 5–9 employees | not published | — | 7.2% |
| 10–19 employees | not published | — | 4.3% |
| 20–49 employees | not published | — | 3.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 0 | 0.0% | 1.8% |
Employment-size classes count establishments by mid-March 2023 employment. Establishments with no March employees are excluded from the size classes, so shares are of establishments with employees. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Why the phone matters for marketing consulting firms in Alaska
Marketing consultants answer to many clients at once, and prospective clients call after seeing campaigns or referrals. A shared line with routing to account owners keeps calls from bouncing. That holds for marketing consulting firms in Alaska as much as anywhere.
Typical inbound and outbound calls for marketing consulting firms in Alaska:
- A prospect calls to ask about a campaign for a product launch.
- A client calls to approve creative.
- A media vendor calls about a placement.
Texting clients
Consultants text approvals and quick check-ins with clients.
Texting from a local number in Alaska requires carrier registration (10DLC), a one-time $49 fee on Callata.
Callata vs. per-seat pricing for marketing consulting firms in Alaska
Marketing consulting firms in Alaska average 2.9 employees, so the comparison uses a 3-person team. Priced per seat, 3 users would run $90.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core and $74.85 on Ooma Office Pro (month-to-month list prices, checked September 28, 2026). Callata costs $99.00 a month ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user), so at this team size both per-seat plans are cheaper; Callata drops below them from 4 users.
At this team size the per-seat plans cost less than Callata's $99 base price, which already covers 5 users; Callata becomes the lower price from 4 users.
| Provider (plan) | Pricing basis | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callata (Callata Office) | $99 incl. 5 users, $20 per extra user | $99.00 | $1,188.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $57.00 | $684.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $69.00 | $828.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $74.85 | $898.20 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $81.00 | $972.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $90.00 | $1,080.00 |
Competitor prices are each vendor's published month-to-month list price per user for its lowest plan that includes business calling and texting, checked September 28, 2026: Quo Starter $19, Nextiva Core $23, Ooma Office Pro $24.95 (Essentials excludes texting; one-time $29.95 activation not included), Dialpad Standard $27, RingCentral RingEX Core $30 ($20 billed annually). Prices exclude taxes and fees and may change; annual contracts lower some competitors' prices.
Area codes in Alaska
Alaska has 1 geographic area code in service according to NANPA. Callata includes up to 3 local numbers, so a marketing consultancy can hold a number in more than one of them.
| Area code | Exchanges | Time zone | In service since | Overlay with |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 907 | 657 | Alaska | 1957 | none |
Exchanges are NANPA-assigned central office codes (NPA-NXX) in the rate centers matched to the area's named places. Source: NANPA utilized code and NPA reports.
How Callata works for marketing consulting firms in Alaska
Callata is a business phone system priced at $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user. Callata Office includes up to 3 local business numbers, unlimited inbound calling, 1,500 pooled outbound US and Canada minutes per user each month, a browser softphone that can also ring your cell, voicemail with transcription, call recording with AI summaries, business-hours routing and E911 on every number.
Porting a number you already use in Alaska is free, and business texting is available once the carrier registration (10DLC) is approved; the registration carries a one-time $49 fee. Which specific numbers are open in a given area code depends on carrier inventory at the time you sign up.
AI agents are optional: an AI receptionist or scheduler can pick up when the team is busy or closed, take a message, send a text or email, or transfer the call. They draw on prepaid AI minutes ($0.25/minute), disclose that they are AI, and outbound AI calls require prior consent and are limited to 8am–9pm.
Frequently asked questions
How many marketing consulting firms are in Alaska?
33 in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns. They employed 95 people in mid-March.
Which Alaska metro area has the most marketing consulting firms?
Anchorage, AK, with 21 establishments in 2023.
What does a phone system cost a 3-person marketing consultancy?
$90.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core or $74.85 on Ooma Office Pro at month-to-month list prices (checked September 28, 2026); $99.00 on Callata ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user).
Do I need to register to text customers from a Alaska number?
Yes. US carriers require business texting from local numbers to be registered (10DLC). On Callata the registration is a one-time $49 fee, and texting turns on once it is approved.