Digital marketing consultant Adelaide

Looking for a marketing consultant in Adelaide who aligns with your values?

Let’s join forces to sustainably increase your sales and visibility — without all the hustling and hard sell.

Koren Helbig in her backyard permaculture garden

You want to make a difference and a decent living — but selling yourself feels off

Too often, conventional marketing advice forces you into unaligned approaches:

Scatter-gun tactics

The “gurus” say you must post to socials daily, send emails weekly, DM every new follower, cold pitch like a fiend… it’s just too much. You want a calmer approach that’s doable long-term, yet still works.

Icky sales messaging

You’re too close to your work and have NFI how to explain it clearly, without feeling salesy. You’ve tweaked and fiddled and even tried AI, but you’re still not connecting with the peeps who most need your offerings.

Overwhelmed & barely booked

At this point, you don’t even know where to turn next. There’s so much conflicting advice and you don’t want to trick or pressure anyone. You just want to share your work in a real, respectful way that gets results.

Koren sitting on her couch, reading a book, surrounded by comfy cushions and a blanket.

A calmer, more ethical approach to digital marketing in Adelaide

Let’s do things differently. I bring 20+ years of communications experience and a unique permaculture approach to my work as an Adelaide marketing consultant, ensuring every strategy is kind on you, your customers and the planet.

  • Calm and ethical marketing: I don’t do aggressive tactics, quick fixes or hustle culture (yuck).
  • Results that steadily grow: We’ll create achievable strategies that build enquiries and sales for sustainable income you can rely on.
  • Tailored to you: Everything is custom-designed for YOU: your business, audience and your unique human capacity and skillset.

Clients I work with:

For-purpose businesses, including creatives, non-profits, therapists, coaches, authors, artists, stylists, permaculturists, health professionals, educators, food producers, farmers and more.

★★★★★

“Since working with Koren, our sales and website traffic have increased tenfold. We are so grateful. As an organic farm and winery, we also loved that Koren shared our values. We highly recommend Koren’s offerings, especially for small businesses.”

Sophie Erskine - JaumaSophie Erskine, Jauma Wines — Adelaide Hills, South Australia

Small business marketing Adelaide ~ 4 ways to work with me

Digital Marketing Strategy Audit

Best place to start

Get a full expert review of your online marketing and a 6-month action plan for ethical, measurable growth.

Digital Marketing Coaching

Pick my brain during 1:1 sessions and leave with clear, values-aligned solutions that feel achievable and sustainable for your business.

Sustainable Sales Page System

Create your signature offer and transform it into a steady and reliable money-maker with pro-level messaging, clean copy, strategic SEO and calm web design.

Done-for-you Marketing Support

Hand over your to-do list and get all the experience of a seasoned marketing manager (minus the in-house hiring cost), for real results sans the stress and endless DIY.

✱ As part of my commitment to ethical business, I’m transparent about pricing

My services start at $385 AUD + GST, and you can view specific pricing via the links to each package above.

Recent digital marketing Adelaide clients

★★★★★

“Koren has been an amazing motivator and unlocked so many digital opportunities for us. She has a great level of technical skill and psychological insights around effective communication, and has been so lovely to work with too. Couldn’t recommend Koren’s services highly enough!”

Dani and Sam from Folk of all TradesDani & Sam, Folk of all Trades — Aldinga, South Australia

★★★★★

“I can trust Koren fully. She makes all communications tasks so easy and they are always spot on. Bringing Koren on was the best decision. She very quickly grasped the brief and it was refreshing how easily she understood us and our business. Great to work with!”

Taiita Champniss, Ten Miles East — Adelaide Hills, South Australia
Koren Helbig standing in her kitchen, holding a cup of herbal tea. Behind her is a bookshelf full of jars of food.

About Adelaide marketing consultant Koren Helbig

I’m proudly South Aussie born and bred — and yep, still partial to a good Shiraz after growing up in the Barossa Valley.

For a decade, I lived away in Brisbane and Spain, while working as a political journo for national newsrooms, then heading up marketing teams for leading charities and brands. I brought all that experience back home to Adelaide in 2017 — along with the ethical digital agency I founded.

My approach is based on permaculture principles and ethics. Tbh, it’s probably unlike any other Adelaide digital strategist.

I believe in slow, sustainable marketing that honours your values, your audience and your energy. No fake urgency, no pushy tactics, no shouting into the void. Just thoughtful, strategic work that grows your business — and feels good to share.

What you can expect from partnering with my digital marketing agency in Adelaide

When your marketing finally clicks into place, it feels like a weight lifts. You’re clearer and connecting with the right people, without second-guessing every post or feeling like you need to shout to be heard.

  • Values-aligned strategies that support steady, sustainable business growth, even when you take a break from socials or paid ads.

  • Clear, confident messaging that feels natural (not cringey or salesy).

  • More attention and bookings from clients who genuinely get you — and are excited to work with you.

  • A calm, consistent marketing rhythm that fits your life and energy.

  • Practical guidance that cuts through the noise and helps you move forward.

  • Confidence that your marketing reflects your ethics and values, and gets results.

  • Relief from the overwhelm of trying to do all the things on your own.

  • Confidence to tune out the marketing “shoulds” and build a strategy that actually suits you and your unique business.

How it works:

STEP 1

Questionnaire

Fill out my quick no-obligation questionnaire so I can understand your needs, budget and timeline. I’ll get back to you within 2-4 business days to discuss package options.

STEP 2

Partnership

You’ll get direct access to my 20+ years of experience as we work together. No handing off to junior staff or overseas outsourcing. Just thoughtful, values-aligned support from me, at an unrushed pace.

STEP 3

Results

With the right foundations in place, your marketing works with you, attracting the right people to grow your biz sustainably (without the ick) — and yep, even while you sleep.

Koren Helbig (who runs Digital Marketing Coaching sessions) standing in her permaculture backyard, with pekin bantam chickens roaming in the background.

Ready to get started?

Just fill out this quick no-obligation questionnaire, which helps me understand your business, goals and budget.

I’ll get back to you within 2-4 business days.

★★★★★

“Koren has a wealth of experience and skills AND, most importantly, our passions aligned. She went over and above to ensure a professional and strategic approach to all of our communication channels. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a highly skilled, passionate and strategic communications coordinator.”

Christy SpierChristy Spier, SA Urban Food Network — Adelaide, South Australia

★★★★★

“I loved Koren’s open and easy communication style. She helped me so much to get going in the right direction, focus my next steps and gave me lots of little tips to consider to set me on a path to get the most out of marketing and finding my customers.”

Shelley, Hidden Valley Farm — Adelaide Hills, South Australia

Marketing consultant Adelaide ~ FAQs

The cost of marketing consulting depends on your goals, chosen strategies and whether you want to upskill in-house or use ‘done-for-you’ services. Small businesses typically spend from a few hundred to several thousand dollars per month.

As part of my commitment to ethical business, I believe in being honest, upfront and transparent about pricing.

My services start at $385 AUD + GST, and you can view specific pricing for each of my packages on their corresponding webpage, so there are no surprises. Browse all prices here.

Think of a marketing consultant as your strategy-savvy sidekick. I help you get clear on what to say, where to show up, and how to connect with your ideal clients in a way that feels aligned and achievable. From websites to socials, email to SEO — I’ll guide you through what works (and what’s just noise).

Many traditional agencies aren’t set up for small or solo businesses. You can end up overpaying for cookie-cutter advice or being passed off to a junior.

That’s why I do things differently — offering 1:1 support grounded in real experience, strategy and care. It’s like having your own in-house marketing brain, without the full-time cost.

Yep, that’s at the heart of everything I do. I follow a slow, sustainable marketing approach and always consider the three permaculture ethics: earth care, people care and fair share. That means no manipulative tactics, no fake scarcity — just respectful, strategic marketing that feels good to share and genuinely connects.

No lock-ins here. I offer flexible, project-based packages — from strategy sessions to website rewrites or launch campaigns. You can get the clarity you need right now, without committing to months of retainer fees (unless that’s what you’re specifically after).

Digital marketing isn’t an overnight fix — it’s a long-term strategy. In fact, I deliberately steer away from quick-fix gimmicks, as they tend to feel icky, pushy and inauthentic to the very audience you’re trying to build a relationship with.

Some tactics, such as paid ads, can drive immediate traffic and sales, while organic methods such as search engine optimisation (SEO) and content marketing can take a few months to build momentum.

I focus on sustainable strategies that deliver lasting growth rather than quick but short-lived wins.

So many people come to me feeling burned out by advice that never fit in the first place.

I don’t offer one-size-fits-all formulas or pushy tactics. Instead, we co-create a sustainable strategy that reflects your values, audience, energy, capacity and unique skillset — so it actually feels good to implement (and starts working for you long-term).

Sure do. While I love supporting South Aussie businesses right across my home state, I also work with clients across Australia and far beyond (I’ve helped clients in Europe, Asia, Canada and the United States).

If you’re values-aligned and want thoughtful, ethical marketing, we’ll get along just fine, wherever you’re based.

If you’re stuck, spinning your wheels, or tired of doing all the things without seeing results — then yes, absolutely.

A good consultant (ahem, like me!) helps you zoom out, see the big picture, and focus your time and energy where it counts. It’s about working smarter, not just harder.

Keen to hire me for digital marketing in Adelaide?

And if you still have questions? Email me at hello@korenhelbig.com, and I’ll respond within 2-4 business days. Thanks for your interest in working with me :)