advertising agencies in Cedar Falls, IA
2 of the 14 advertising agencies on this list are based in Cedar Falls, Iowa. The other 12 are based elsewhere on the list. Who leads them, the work they can show, a published price if they posted one, and why each one made the list. Nobody pays to be ranked.
- 03 on the list · Cedar Falls, IA
Mudd Advertising
Since 1981 · 201–500 people
Mudd Advertising is a family-owned automotive advertising agency founded in Cedar Falls in 1981 by Jim Mudd. It produces direct mail, video, CTV/OTT, paid search, social and display campaigns for car dealers nationwide, backed by its MuddVision attribution platform and certified OEM co-op programmes for GM, Stellantis and Honda. The firm reports more than 300 team members and 10,000-plus dealers served.
Why it’s hereA 300-person, 45-year-old Iowa agency that is one of the largest automotive dealer advertising shops in the country.
Who leads itJim Mudd, Jr, CEO.
Work they can showBoucher Volkswagen of Franklin. Reworked the dealership's people, process, product and promotion; reported 27% growth in the first month. GMC dealership (unnamed). Data-driven omni-channel campaign that produced a 49% year-over-year increase in leads. Wisconsin dealer group (unnamed). Used Mudd's Vin Select tool to move aged inventory across stores, reporting 108% sales growth.
Estimated costEstimated: $10,000–$40,000, typical for Iowa advertising retainers; not a quote.
Typical industry estimate, not a quote from any firm on this list.
automotive dealer advertising · direct mail · CTV/OTT and broadcast · paid search and social · attribution analytics
- 04 on the list · Cedar Falls, IA
AMPERAGE Marketing & Fundraising
11–50 people
AMPERAGE is an advertising, marketing and fundraising agency headquartered in Cedar Falls with a second office in Cedar Rapids. Its 30-plus staff provide brand campaigns, media planning, PR, content and fundraising counsel, mainly for healthcare systems, colleges, nonprofits and community organisations. The agency is privately held and led by Bryan and Erin Earnest.
Why it’s hereA Cedar Valley agency that pairs media planning and campaign creative with capital-campaign fundraising for hospitals, colleges and nonprofits across the Midwest.
Who leads itBryan Earnest, President & CEO.
Work they can showWisconsin Hospital Association. Marketing campaign with media planning and buying. The CCIM Institute. Brand development and brand awareness work. Kirkwood Community College. Media strategy, planning and buying.
Estimated costEstimated: $10,000–$40,000, typical for Iowa advertising retainers; not a quote.
Typical industry estimate, not a quote from any firm on this list.
healthcare · higher education · nonprofit fundraising · media planning · brand campaigns
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