advertising agencies in Des Moines, IA
3 of the 14 advertising agencies on this list are based in Des Moines, Iowa. The other 11 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.
- 01 on the list · Des Moines, IA
Flynn Wright
Since 1984 · 51–200 people
Flynn Wright is a full-service advertising agency headquartered in downtown Des Moines with offices in Sioux Falls and Portland. Its 101 staff cover research, strategy, creative, in-house media planning and buying, direct marketing and PR, and the agency produces broadcast, digital and out-of-home campaigns for clients in telecom, equipment, energy, retail, agriculture and tourism.
Why it’s hereThe largest locally owned advertising agency in Des Moines, in business since 1984 with an in-house media department and accounts such as Mediacom, Bobcat and the Iowa Lottery.
Who leads itPaul Schlueter, CEO.
Work they can showSouth Dakota Corn. Research-led ethanol promotion campaign; sales of Unleaded 88 rose more than sixfold on Unleaded 88 Day.
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.
full-service advertising · media planning and buying · broadcast creative · research · public relations
- 02 on the list · Des Moines, IA
Lessing-Flynn
Since 1907 · 11–50 people
Lessing-Flynn is an advertising, creative and digital agency in Des Moines' East Village that has operated continuously since 1907. It develops brand positioning and campaigns for established and emerging brands, with recent case studies for Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas, Champion Seed and DCI Group. It has been named an Iowa Top Workplace for seven consecutive years.
Why it’s hereFounded in 1907, it is one of the oldest continuously operating advertising agencies in the United States.
Who leads itTom Flynn, President & CEO.
Work they can showChampion Seed. Brand positioning and messaging built around the company's commitment to independent seed dealers. Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas. Trade show, facility opening, product launch, media, social and dealer marketing programs.
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.
brand campaigns · creative · digital strategy · video · event marketing
- 14 on the list · Des Moines, IA
ZLR Ignition
Since 1987 · 11–50 people
ZLR Ignition is a full-service advertising and branding agency in downtown Des Moines that began in 1987 as Zimmerman, Laurent & Richardson. It handles brand planning, creative development, media strategy, PR and digital, with much of its work for healthcare, financial services, education, public-sector and nonprofit clients. It is a Google Premier Partner and a member of the ICOM independent agency network.
Why it’s hereNearly 40 years in Des Moines with named public-sector and healthcare accounts such as the Iowa Clinic, UnityPoint Health and the Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau.
Who leads itXan McNelly, CEO and President.
Work they can showGovernor's Traffic Safety Bureau (Iowa). Behavior-change safety campaign built on personal consequences; the case study reports impaired-driving fatalities down 33%. Cemen Tech. Brand strategy and public relations engagement. The Iowa Clinic. Marketing campaign for the clinic's vasectomy service.
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.
brand planning · creative · media strategy · public relations · healthcare
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