Custom Digital Solutions Named Stevie Awards Finalist

Custom Digital Solutions, a woman-owned digital marketing agency based in Charleston, South Carolina, has been named a finalist in the Stevie Awards for Women in Business. The recognition comes during the agency’s fastest growth period in its eight-year history, a period marked by significant financial and operational achievements.

Founded in 2018 by Audrey Bakhach as a side business with no startup capital or outside investment, Custom Digital Solutions has grown from a small, founder-led operation into a multidisciplinary team supporting organizations across the country. The agency now works with a diverse range of clients, from owner-operated businesses to national, multi-location, and enterprise brands, both through direct client relationships and white-label agency partnerships.

In 2025, Custom Digital Solutions saw a 49.5 percent increase in revenue, a figure achieved without outside investment. The agency surpassed its entire 2025 revenue within the first eight months of 2026. Additionally, the core team has expanded by 92 percent since 2024, while the agency has maintained approximately 90 percent year-over-year client retention.

The growth has been achieved through reinvestment in the team, technology, and capabilities as client needs have expanded. Custom Digital Solutions provides services across search engine optimization and local search, paid media, social media, email and SMS marketing, analytics, website strategy and development, programmatic advertising, and emerging digital channels. Despite its expansion into larger national engagements, the agency continues to work with small and mid-sized businesses, maintaining the customized, hands-on approach that has driven its growth.

The Stevie Awards for Women in Business, now in its 23rd year, honor the achievements of women executives, entrepreneurs, employees, and the organizations they run worldwide. More than 1,500 nominations from organizations and individuals across 56 nations and territories were submitted for consideration in more than 300 categories in 2026. Finalists were determined based on the average scores from more than 200 business professionals worldwide who served on seven judging juries.

The Stevie Awards for Women in Business will announce Gold, Silver, and Bronze placements at a ceremony in New York City on November 16, 2026. More than 400 women and their guests from around the world are expected to attend the presentations, which will also be broadcast live.

As Custom Digital Solutions heads into 2027, the agency plans to continue investing in its team, capabilities, and emerging digital channels while maintaining the customized, hands-on approach that has driven its growth. Custom Digital Solutions (CDS) is a 100 percent woman-owned, independent digital marketing agency that develops customized digital strategies for businesses ranging from owner-operated companies to national, multi-location, and enterprise brands.