WHO WE ARE
Volume One is a NYC-based digital marketing agency built for ambitious brands. We specialize in turning bold ideas into smart, data-driven strategies that deliver results. As a lean, collaborative team, we move fast, think creatively, and stay ahead of digital trends—giving you agency-level expertise without the red tape or inflated costs. We’re not just your marketers—we’re your strategic partners.
MEET THE TEAM
Charles Clayton
Charles Clayton is the co-founder of Volume One and a seasoned digital marketing strategist with deep expertise in growth strategy, campaign management, and creative execution. He has led successful campaigns across sectors including hospitality, sustainability, cloud computing, enterprise tech, cybersecurity, finance, AI, healthcare, government and politics, nonprofits, and consumer goods.
Charles’s portfolio includes work with high-profile organizations such as the James Beard Foundation, Comic Relief US, The Violin Channel, LA Lakers, LA Clippers, Black Entertainment Television, Twilio, Bread Financial, iRhythm, and Western Digital. He has also supported major political campaigns, including Biden for President, Bernie Sanders for President, and Osorio for Congress.
An expert in both content and creativity, Charles is known for building unique, audience-first activations that meet people exactly where they are—especially on platforms like TikTok and Instagram Reels. His work spans the full digital spectrum, from influencer marketing and paid media to SEO, email, digital fundraising, and organic social. With a passion for bold ideas grounded in data, Charles helps brands craft strategies that not only deliver measurable results but also foster meaningful, lasting connections.
Mike Carter
Mike Carter is the co-founder of Volume One, where he brings his decade of digital marketing expertise to drive data-centered strategies that have a real impact. Mike has led high-impact campaigns for influential organizations, including the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), New Era Colorado, Environment America, and Young People for All People.
Throughout his career, Mike has honed a versatile skill set, managing multi-channel digital campaigns, crafting compelling social media content, overseeing large scale CRM data migrations, building websites, and leading high-performing teams. At NRDC, Mike led the Western region’s digital communications, supporting key legislative initiatives, and spearheading organic and paid media campaigns that advanced environmental and social justice causes.
Mike’s deep understanding of the intersection between digital marketing and advocacy is also evident in his work at New Era Colorado, where he developed and executed strategies that boosted social media engagement by over 1100%, managed substantial paid media budgets, and oversaw a complete digital transformation. Whether he’s fine-tuning SEO strategies, creating dynamic content with Adobe Creative Suite, or managing large-scale campaigns across platforms like Google and Facebook, Mike brings a wealth of expertise to every project.
