Independent list · re-checked September 28, 2026 · published by Primortul LLC

Meld Marketing

Meld Marketing is a woman-owned boutique branding and advertising agency at 308 E. Burlington Street in Iowa City, founded in 2016 by Melinda Pradarelli, a former journalist with The New York Times group. It develops brand identity, campaigns, packaging, websites, video, photography and digital advertising for businesses and nonprofits in higher education, healthcare, real estate, law, finance and food, including Cookies Food Products and Oakridge Real Estate. Nobody pays to be ranked.

Why it’s hereAn Iowa City boutique recognised by the Corridor Business Journal's Fastest Growing Companies and Coolest Places to Work lists. Number 10 of the advertising agencies in Iowa.

Who leads itMelinda Pradarelli, Founder.

Work they can showSystems Unlimited. Refreshed the Eastern Iowa nonprofit's brand identity, website and marketing materials.

Estimated cost

Estimated: $10,000–$40,000, typical for Iowa advertising retainers; not a quote.

Typical industry estimate, not a quote from any firm on this list.

A fit forCorridor-area organizations in higher education, healthcare, real estate, law and finance that need a brand refresh, a new website and supporting video and photography.

Based in
Iowa City, IA
Founded
2016
Team size
1–10 people
Led by
Melinda Pradarelli, Founder
Known for
brand identity · campaign creative · packaging · digital advertising · video and photography
Named clients
Oasis Street Food, Systems Unlimited, Field to Family, Collective Data, Oakridge Real Estate, Cookies Food Products
Best for
Corridor-area organizations in higher education, healthcare, real estate, law and finance that need a brand refresh, a new website and supporting video and photography.
Selected work
  • Systems Unlimited. Refreshed the Eastern Iowa nonprofit's brand identity, website and marketing materials. source ↗
Estimated cost

Estimated: $10,000–$40,000, typical for Iowa advertising retainers; not a quote.

Typical industry estimate, not a quote from any firm on this list.

Office
308 E. Burlington St, #411 · Iowa City, IA · 52240 · 319.343.6145
Meld Marketing homepage, captured September 28, 2026
meldmarketing.com · homepage on September 28, 2026

Sources meldmarketing.com · LinkedIn ↗

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