MarketingExecution,On Demand.

Powered by local talent – from day-to-day marketing tasks to IRL campaigns and local collaborations.

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From $22/hr

No hidden fees. No minimum.
No retainer.

From Quick Tasks
to Local Collaborations

unmapped is a curated network of local students and professionals with proven skills for all your marketing and creative needs. Book the right talent for each job, right when you need them.

Task Execution

Content today, product photos tomorrow, a pop-up event next week – whatever’s on your list, hand it off to someone who’s great at it.

Social MediaContentPRPhoto & VideoGraphic & Web

IRL Campaigns

Real-world exposure. Real connections. We bring your business into the real world with creative, hands-on marketing built around you.

EventsActivationsExperiencesStreet PromotionBrand Rep

Local Collaborations

Partner with businesses and communities to co-create campaigns, share costs, and get in front of audiences you might not otherwise reach.

Co-Hosted EventsCross-PromotionsCommunity Outreach

Marketing That
Doesn’t Fit in a Box

unmapped brings creative ideas to life through experiences people can see, try, share, and remember – without big budgets or long-term commitments.

Task Execution

01 / 03
  • Shoot product photos and videos
  • Create content, UGC, and posters
  • Write press releases and pitch local media

One Place for All
Your Creative Needs

Vetted local talent with a range of skills to help you reach more customers. Hand off the work to someone great at it, starting with just one hour.

Hailey J.

Pro
$25/hr
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Media & Film · USF

San Diego, CA

Video EditingStorytelling

Hailey J.

$25/hr

About

Video production, editing, and visual storytelling – from short films and documentaries to promotional content, filmed to final delivery.

Aoife G.

$22/hr
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Marketing · USD

San Diego, CA

Content CreationPR

Aoife G.

$22/hr

About

Social media, content creation, and event promotion – fresh ideas that connect brands with their audiences across lifestyle, fashion, sports, and travel.

Fiona O.

$28/hr
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Marketing · Santa Clara Uni

San Diego, CA

Graphic DesignBrand Strategy

Fiona O.

$28/hr

About

Creative marketing with an analytical edge – social media, short-form video, brand strategy, and events, with a thoughtful, results-oriented approach.

Martin R.

$28/hr
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Videography · Chapman Uni

Orange, CA

Video ProductionVideo Editing

Martin R.

$28/hr

About

Film school student focused on video editing, short-form content, graphic design, and PR – plus branding and content for a wellness project he runs.

Rina K.

$24/hr
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Marketing · SDSU

San Diego, CA

Social MediaContent Creation

Rina K.

$24/hr

About

Digital marketing, social strategy, and communications with major organizations and airports – copywriting, brand partnerships, short-form content, and PR. Fluent in Japanese.

Misae L.

$28/hr
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Photography · UCSB

Santa Barbara, CA

PhotographyVideography

Misae L.

$28/hr

About

Photographer for editorial, business, and client work – Photoshop, Lightroom, and creative direction, plus hands-on social media marketing.

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Customer Acquisition,Made Collaborative

Getting in front of customers is hard – especially for small businesses without a big marketing budget or team. Owners are wearing every hat thinking “we didn’t open a business to become marketers.”

So we thought: why tackle a shared problem alone when we could do it together?

There is untapped local talent with the skills you need, fellow businesses looking for more exposure, and communities looking for things to do.

Instead of each small business piecing everything together on its own, unmapped turns these local resources into shared opportunities — making customer acquisition more collaborative and easier to execute.

01

Share the talent pool

We build a vetted pool of local talent, so you have flexible access to the skills you need.

02

Share the audiences

Partner with complementary businesses to reach each other’s customers.

03

Share the cost

Collaborate with other businesses to split marketing costs and pool resources.

From $22/hr

Every talent sets their own rate based on their skills and experience. Browse profiles and see rates upfront.

  • No hidden fees

    All-inclusive, upfront pricing.

  • No minimums

    Book by the hour or for a project.

  • No retainers

    Only pay when there’s work to be done.

How It Works

From idea to execution, seamlessly.

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01

Tell Us Your Goals

Share who you want to reach and what you want to achieve.

02

Get a Free Execution Plan

We suggest practical ways to reach them, tailored to your business.

03

Make It Happen

Get matched with the right talent to bring your vision to life.

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Our Story

The Resource
I Wished I Had

It’s Chen here – I’ve been juggling a B2C small business alongside my family’s business since 2020.

One of the biggest challenges has always been finding the right talent, expertise, and connections. They’re vital to growing a business, but too often feel out of reach without a big budget, an extensive network, or hours to spend searching and reaching out.

unmapped is the resource I kept looking for but could never find – a support system that gives small businesses easier access to local talent and collaboration opportunities, so they can build, grow, and make more happen.

Chen Zhong, founder of unmapped

Contact

hello@itsunmapped.com

(858) 353-7054

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