"Holly Hickman is hitting the nail on the head when it comes to reaching current audiences, but more importantly, she is proving that our communities have vast untapped 'hearts and minds' potential with dollars and cents ramifications for the live performance industry - and she is making the right recommendations for getting out in front of these people." ~Michael Christie, Music Director-Conductor, Phoenix Symphony, Brooklyn Philharmonic, Colorado Music Festival

"The music world needs more people like Holly. Honest, hard working, a very clear head, driven, and totally creative in her concentration!" ~Mark Grey, Composer-Sound Designer

"Holly's passion and expertise have contributed immensely to the success of Colorado Music Festival's marketing campaigns over the last five years. Her love for classical music shines through in her writing, which is exciting, engaging, compelling, and a direct contribution towards increased ticket sales. She is the most efficient person I know, and truly one of the best marketers out there!" ~Brandi Numedahl, Marketing Director, Colorado Music Festival

"Holly Hickman loves and appreciates classical music. She is also passionate about bringing others to the auditorium…including those who may not yet know that they enjoy this genre. Under her leadership, the Marketing Committee of the Colorado Music Festival came to think more expansively about our target market, especially those who do not yet have gray hair. Her energy is limitless, her enthusiasm infectious and her ideas without end." ~Connie Holden, Development Professional; Colorado Music Festival Board Member; Marketing Committee 

"Holly Hickman is an effective, innovative marketing professional. During her tenure as marketing director, CMF increased attendance by 26% and ticket income by 23%, enticed new audiences into our venue, and substantially enhanced the visibility of our classical music festival locally and regionally." ~Catherine Underhill, Executive Director, Colorado Music Festival

"I have worked with Holly on projects as diverse as copywriting for brochures, web sites and product packaging, to logo design and brainstorming sessions for new product and company launches. In all cases I have found Holly to bring the perfect combination of strategic thinking and 'get it done' attitude that is a rare and special find. She brings a wide base of marketing knowledge and fresh ideas to every project – and her deep experience inside all aspects of the marketing mix allows her to get just about anything done under any timeline or budget. She is creative, professional and detailed. I cannot recommend her highly enough." ~Wendy St. Clair Pearson, Senior Marketing Director, Verio

"I have known and worked with Holly Hickman in several capacities. When it comes to marketing I have the greatest respect for her skills. Her execution and tenacity make her the best person I know to promote my name, my services and my products. She brings success and that is what matters when you deal with the bottom line." ~Jack Walker, Boulder Entrepreneur; Colorado Music Festival Board Member

"Holly has been a great asset to our company. She quickly and efficiently analyzed our marketing needs and then created and implemented our platform. She can work from the broad picture all the way down to the implementation of the small details." ~Ariel Solomon, Branch Manager, Premier Mortgage Group

"We have had the good fortune and great pleasure of working with Holly for many years. Her design and implementation of our very raw ideas has proven to be spot on every time, always exceeding anything we could have envisioned. Additionally, her unique positioning and experience in the marketing community has helped grow our client base in ways not possible with other firms." ~Paul McCarroll, Chef/Owner, Center Cafe 

"I have worked with Holly Hickman for the past several years as she held the positions of marketing director for the Colorado Music Festival and than as Chair of the Marketing Committee on the Board of Directors. She quickly assesses the 'problem' to be solved, and then creates a marketing plan with the strategy to reach the desired goal. She effectively targets her plan, is innovative and focused, and her results are positive. Having sat on visual and performing arts boards for the past some 30 years, and also with a background of many years in the advertising/marketing business myself, it was exciting to have the opportunity to work with someone who has such a keen sense of what it takes to successfully promote the arts. Do yourself a favor and bring her aboard. You will be glad you did. I recommend her highly!" ~Jancy Campbell, Realtor

“I've hired Holly as a copywriter on a project basis many times over the years and have always been very happy with her work. She brings additional value with her many years of experience in sales and marketing. Holly's quick grasp of any product or service offering as well as her creativity will invigorate your marketing team.” ~Brad Droy, President/Owner, Droy Advertising

"As a former board member of the Colorado Music Festival, I have had the opportunity to observe Holly Hickman's ability to add the sizzle and excitement to the marketing campaigns she led or influenced. I have used her consultations to help my business grow. She is quick, efficient and a pleasure to work with on any project. I highly recommend Holly Hickman and Up Tempo Marketing." ~Margot Crowe, President/Owner, Ida Lindsey China Co.

"I first met Holly when she was in marketing management for a large telecommunications company. I have always been impressed with how Holly professionally communicates her opinions and values to owners of companies and then translates them to ideas and images. Since knowing Holly I have gained a lot of knowledge and understanding of how important your marketing plan and image can make or break your company. I have since become a company owner and never hesitate to use Holly's expertise. She has helped me a great deal. Not only is she creative but her work ethic is absolutely amazing." ~Susan Horning, Mortgage Banker

"We have worked with Holly Hickman for over 10 years. She has created unique marketing and advertising campaigns that successfully drove sales to our organization. Her collaborative efforts and taking the time to understand our business and our customers has been instrumental in the execution of our most successful events, promotions and campaigns. Open and honest feedback coupled with creative design and experience make Holly a great investment." ~David Pearson, Green Mountain Harley-Davidson, ATOM Motorcycles, Inc., RideVenture, LLC