AI Marketing Agency
Most agencies use AI.
We're built on it.
AI lead follow-up that responds in 10 seconds. AEO that gets you recommended in ChatGPT. Google Ads managed by systems that update faster than any account manager. Plans from $497/month.
No contracts · Charlotte, NC · Serving businesses across the US
What "AI-native" actually means
AI-powered is on every agency website.
This is what it actually looks like.
Most of the time "AI-powered" means they use ChatGPT to write content faster. That's efficiency for their team — it doesn't change what you get. AI-native means the service itself runs on AI.
AI answers your phone
When a lead calls after hours, an AI assistant picks up, captures their details, and texts them back within 10 seconds. No missed calls. No cold voicemails.
AI follows up by text
Most leads don't convert because nobody followed up. Our AI sends a timed sequence — so every lead gets a response, not just the ones you remembered to call.
AI gets you into AI search
58% of searches end without a click — the user got their answer from ChatGPT or Google AI. We optimize your schema, citations, and reviews so that answer is you.
AI surfaces your results
Monthly report sent before the 5th. Lead count, cost per lead, ranking movement, review count, AI recommendation tracking. Clear numbers, no 40-slide decks.
The real difference
Built on AI. Not bolted on.
There are two kinds of agencies calling themselves AI agencies in 2026.
Type 1: Traditional agencies with AI tools bolted on
- Write content faster with ChatGPT — you get the same blog posts
- Added "AI-powered" to their services page
- Core service unchanged: retainer + Google Ads + monthly PDF
- AI is a productivity tool for their team, not a change in what you get
- Can't tell you your AI recommendation frequency
Type 2: Agencies where AI is the delivery mechanism
- Lead follow-up is automated — responds in 10 seconds, 24/7
- AEO runs on structured data that AI search engines read
- Reporting is automated from live data — not manually assembled
- Review velocity system generates reviews on autopilot after every job
- Monthly: AI mention frequency, GBP AI-assisted views, cost per lead
Boxi is Type 2. We didn't add AI to an existing agency model. We started here.
What a Boxi AI marketing engagement includes
Four systems. All integrated.
Each system feeds the others. More reviews improve AEO trust signals. Better AI visibility drives more inbound leads. Better lead follow-up turns those leads into booked jobs.
AI Lead Follow-Up
Every inbound lead — from Google Ads, organic search, or your Google Business Profile — gets an automated follow-up within 10 seconds. Text, email, or both. The sequence continues until they respond or opt out. Clients on Growth and Scale average 40% higher lead-to-call conversion because nobody falls through the cracks.
Answer Engine Optimization (AEO)
The fastest-growing channel in local search isn't Google anymore — it's AI. We get you recommended in ChatGPT, Google AI Overview, Perplexity, and voice search through the full AEO stack: schema markup, citation repair, review velocity, answer-ready content, and Google Business Profile optimization. One Charlotte HVAC client: 18 reviews to 94 in 90 days, AI recommendation frequency up within 60.
See what AEO includes →Google Ads Management
AI-assisted campaign management: bid strategy, audience segmentation, and search term analysis updated faster than any human account manager can. Growth clients get a managed Google Ads account. Scale clients get dedicated strategy and custom audience builds.
Monthly AI Reporting
Clear summary of what your money did. Lead count, cost per lead, ranking movement, review count, and AI recommendation tracking. Sent before the 5th. Not a 40-slide deck — the numbers that matter and what we're doing next.
Who this is for
Built for local businesses that get found by search.
If your customers find you by searching locally — on Google, on ChatGPT, or by asking Siri — AI marketing is directly relevant to your business right now.
Home Services
HVAC · Plumbing · Roofing · Electrical
Emergency searches are moving to AI. The first recommended contractor gets the call. AI follow-up, review velocity, and AEO are the three systems that make it you.
See HVAC marketing →Law Firms
Personal Injury · Divorce · Workers' Comp
Potential clients ask AI "what do I do after a car accident?" and get a firm recommendation — not a search result. AI visibility + immediate follow-up = you get the call.
See law firm marketing →Chiropractors
New Patient Acquisition
Voice assistant queries for "best chiropractor near me" are growing. GBP completeness, review count, and AI search visibility determine who gets recommended.
See chiropractic marketing →Outside these verticals? We take a limited number of other local businesses quarterly. Book a call and we'll be honest about fit.
Why businesses switch
Why contractors leave their current agency for an AI agency.
Their agency doesn't report AI metrics.
If your current agency can't tell you how often ChatGPT recommends your business, or what percentage of your GBP views came from AI-assisted search, they're not tracking the fastest-growing channel. You're optimizing for 2022.
Their agency uses AI to do more of the same.
More content, faster. More ad variations, faster. That's efficiency for their team — not a different result for you. If the strategy is still "blog posts + Google Ads + monthly report," adding AI writing tools doesn't change your leads.
The follow-up problem never gets solved.
Most agencies don't touch lead follow-up. "Not in scope." The AI follow-up system is what turns an ad click into a booked job. Without it, you're paying for leads you're not capturing.
Answer Engine Optimization
When someone asks ChatGPT who the best HVAC company near me is — the answer comes from your reviews, schema, and citations.
We optimize the full signal stack so that answer is you. AEO is included in Growth and Scale plans.
Pricing
No contracts. No setup fees.
Start where you are. Upgrade when you're ready.
Starter
$497/mo
GBP foundation and AI review generation.
- Google Business Profile optimization
- Automated AI review requests
- GBP Q&A pre-population
- Monthly report
Growth
$1,497/mo
Full AI marketing system.
- Everything in Starter
- AI lead follow-up (10-second response)
- Full AEO: schema, citations, content
- Managed Google Ads
Scale
$2,997/mo
Growth plus custom reporting and strategy.
- Everything in Growth
- Custom AI reporting dashboard
- Monthly strategy audit
- Dedicated account manager
FAQ: AI Marketing Agencies
What makes an AI marketing agency different from a regular agency?
The delivery mechanism. A regular agency uses people to do the work — content writers, account managers, SEO specialists. An AI agency automates the repeatable parts: lead follow-up, review requests, schema generation, reporting. This means faster response, lower cost, and systems that work 24/7. What humans still do: strategy, creative direction, and judgment calls.
Do I need technical knowledge to work with an AI marketing agency?
No. You tell us your goals. We handle the implementation. The AI systems run in the background — you see the results in your leads, reviews, and monthly report. No dashboards to learn, no settings to manage.
Is AI marketing right for a small local business?
Yes — and it's especially valuable for small businesses. A solo plumber can't afford to hire a receptionist to follow up with every lead. An AI does it for the cost of a software subscription. Our Starter plan at $497/month includes the core AI systems that big agencies charge $2,000+/month for.
How is this different from what Scorpion or WebFX does?
Scorpion and WebFX are traditional agencies with AI tools added. They built their model on headcount — account managers, content teams, sales teams. Boxi built on automation first. That's why our prices are lower, our response time is faster, and we serve 3-person HVAC companies that Scorpion won't return calls to.
Do you work with businesses outside Charlotte?
Yes. Our AI systems work for any local US business. Charlotte is our home base — we have deep local market data that we apply nationally. Most of our clients are outside Charlotte.
What results should I expect and when?
AI lead follow-up improves conversion from week one — leads don't go cold. Review count grows measurably in the first 30 days. AEO results (AI recommendation frequency) build over 60–90 days. Google Ads cost per lead improves within 60 days as the campaign accumulates data.