Top 13 marketing agencies in the Midwest
13 marketing agencies in the Midwest that are operating today, each checked against its own site and at least one independent source. Who leads them, the work they can show, what they cost where they publish it, and the reason each one made the list. Nobody pays to be ranked.
- firms, ranked
- 13
- sources cited
- 54
- median years in business
- 43
- with a named leader
- 12/13
The list at a glance
Scroll sideways →| # | Firm | Based in | Since | Team | Led by | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | BarkleyOKRPProfile | Kansas City, MO | 1964 | 500+ | Katy Hornaday | Estimated: $8,000–$25,000/mo, typical for Midwest marketing retainers; not a quote. |
| 02 | Cramer-KrasseltProfile | Chicago, IL | 1898 | n/a | Paul Counsell | Estimated: $8,000–$25,000/mo, typical for Midwest marketing retainers; not a quote. |
| 03 | Schafer Condon CarterProfile | Chicago, IL | n/a | 51–200 | Ben Behrman | Estimated: $8,000–$25,000/mo, typical for Midwest marketing retainers; not a quote. |
| 04 | HighdiveProfile | Chicago, IL | 2016 | n/a | Megan Lally | Estimated: $8,000–$25,000/mo, typical for Midwest marketing retainers; not a quote. |
| 05 | BroadheadProfile | Minneapolis, MN | 2001 | 51–200 | Dean Broadhead | Estimated: $8,000–$25,000/mo, typical for Midwest marketing retainers; not a quote. |
| 06 | SolveProfile | Minneapolis, MN | 2011 | n/a | n/a | Estimated: $8,000–$25,000/mo, typical for Midwest marketing retainers; not a quote. |
| 07 | Bailey LauermanProfile | Omaha, NE | 1970 | n/a | Greg Andersen | Estimated: $8,000–$25,000/mo, typical for Midwest marketing retainers; not a quote. |
| 08 | Hanson DodgeProfile | Milwaukee, WI | 1981 | n/a | Stacie Boney | Estimated: $8,000–$25,000/mo, typical for Midwest marketing retainers; not a quote. |
| 09 | HLKProfile | St. Louis, MO | 1977 | n/a | Eric Karlovic | Estimated: $8,000–$25,000/mo, typical for Midwest marketing retainers; not a quote. |
| 10 | Young & LaramoreProfile | Indianapolis, IN | 1983 | 51–200 | Tom Denari | Estimated: $8,000–$25,000/mo, typical for Midwest marketing retainers; not a quote. |
| 11 | Fahlgren MortineProfile | Columbus, OH | 1962 | n/a | Neil Mortine | Estimated: $8,000–$25,000/mo, typical for Midwest marketing retainers; not a quote. |
| 12 | Lafayette AmericanProfile | Detroit, MI | 2018 | n/a | Toby Barlow | Estimated: $8,000–$25,000/mo, typical for Midwest marketing retainers; not a quote. |
| 13 | Flynn WrightProfile | Des Moines, IA | 1984 | 51–200 | Paul Schlueter | Estimated: $8,000–$25,000/mo, typical for Midwest marketing retainers; not a quote. |
Where a firm has not published a price, the figure is a typical industry estimate, not a quote from any firm on this list.
- 01
Led by Katy Hornaday, CEO
- Kansas City, MO
- Since 1964
- 500+ people
BarkleyOKRP is an independent advertising agency formed in 2024 when Kansas City's Barkley (founded 1964) merged with Chicago's OKRP. It has more than 600 staff, an in-house production unit called The Bananary and a media arm, MissionOne Media, with $1.1 billion in billings. The agency is a certified B Corp and describes itself as holding-company free.
Why it’s hereThe largest independent agency in Kansas City, with 600+ staff and national accounts such as Burger King and Macy's.
Best forNational consumer brands in restaurants, retail and travel that want an independent agency of 600+ people handling creative, media buying and production under one roof.
barkleyokrp.com · homepage on September 28, 2026 - Known for
- integrated campaigns · brand strategy · media · restaurant and retail · B Corp
- Named clients
- Burger King, Macy's, Frontier Airlines, Red Lobster, Smoothie King, Jiffy Lube, Planet Fitness, Dairy Queen
- Selected work
- Burger King. Ran the Million Dollar Whopper promotion, an AI-assisted contest where fans designed their own Whopper for a $1 million prize. case study ↗
- Red Lobster. Built a comeback campaign fronted by the chain's CEO, which the agency describes as Red Lobster's biggest launch ever. case study ↗
- Frontier Airlines. Created the brand campaign built around a 30-year-old customer promise. case study ↗
- Recognition
- Estimated cost
Estimated: $8,000–$25,000/mo, typical for Midwest marketing retainers; not a quote.
Typical industry estimate, not a quote from any firm on this list.
- Office
- 1740 Main Street · Kansas City, MO · 64108 · +1 816 842 1500
Site checked live September 28, 2026Sources barkleyokrp.com, en.wikipedia.org, adage.comLinkedIn ↗
- 02
Led by Paul Counsell, CEO and Chairman
- Chicago, IL
- Since 1898
Cramer-Krasselt is an independent full-service agency founded in Milwaukee in 1898 and headquartered in Chicago since the mid-1980s, with its Milwaukee office still operating. It offers creative, media, social, PR, analytics, UX and production, describes itself as the second-largest independent agency in the U.S., and belongs to the ICOM network. Clients have included Corona, Porsche and Cintas.
Why it’s hereIn business since 1898 and self-described as the second-largest independent agency in the U.S.
Best forNational consumer brands in autos, beverages and household products, such as Porsche, Corona and Tropicana, that want an independent Chicago agency founded in 1898 and part of the ICOM network.
c-k.com · homepage on September 28, 2026 - Known for
- creative · media · public relations · analytics · performance marketing
- Named clients
- Corona Extra, Porsche, Cintas, Tropicana, Cat's Pride, Pacifico
- Selected work
- Porsche. Made "The Irresistible Taycan" Super Bowl spot for the electric sports car. case study ↗
- Tropicana. Campaign to set the brand apart in a commoditized juice category. case study ↗
- Estimated cost
Estimated: $8,000–$25,000/mo, typical for Midwest marketing retainers; not a quote.
Typical industry estimate, not a quote from any firm on this list.
Site checked live September 28, 2026Sources c-k.com, en.wikipedia.org, linkedin.comLinkedIn ↗
- 03
Led by Ben Behrman, CEO and President
- Chicago, IL
- 51–200 people
Schafer Condon Carter (SCC) is an independent full-service agency in Chicago's West Loop that grew from a creative boutique founded by Tim Condon into a strategy-led shop with more than 130 employees. It handles brand strategy, creative, production and media for CPG, financial, healthcare and B2B clients. It is Great Place to Work certified for 2026-2027.
Why it’s hereA 130-person independent Chicago agency with long-running CPG accounts including Tootsie and Ortega.
Best forFood, consumer packaged goods, restaurant and regional banking brands that want one Chicago agency for brand strategy, creative and production.
UpdateFounder Tim Condon is executive chairman; Ben Behrman runs the agency day to day.
schafercondoncarter.com · homepage on September 28, 2026 - Known for
- full-service · CPG · media · brand strategy · healthcare
- Named clients
- Tootsie, Ortega, Old National Bank, Giordano's, LiftMaster, Casey's, UChicago Medicine, Morgan Stanley, Land O'Lakes
- Selected work
- Ortega. Brand work framed as "putting a face on a faceless category." case study ↗
- Old National Bank. Brand campaign giving the bank a distinct personality. case study ↗
- Giordano's. Campaign to stand out in the pizza category. case study ↗
- Recognition
- Estimated cost
Estimated: $8,000–$25,000/mo, typical for Midwest marketing retainers; not a quote.
Typical industry estimate, not a quote from any firm on this list.
- Office
- 176 N Racine Ave., Suite 300 · Chicago, IL · 60607
Site checked live September 28, 2026Sources schafercondoncarter.com, adforum.comLinkedIn ↗
- 04
Led by Megan Lally, CEO
- Chicago, IL
- Since 2016
Highdive is a creative agency founded in Chicago in 2016 by Mark Gross and Chad Broude, with a second office in New York. It is best known for broadcast and Super Bowl work, including Jeep's Emmy-nominated 'Groundhog Day' spot, and its client list includes Jeep, Ram, Rocket Mortgage, State Farm and KFC.
Why it’s hereAd Age's Small Agency of the Year (Gold) in 2020 and a repeat top finisher on the USA Today Super Bowl Ad Meter.
Best forNational consumer brands such as Lay's, State Farm, KFC and Jeep that want big broadcast and Super Bowl creative from an independent Chicago and New York shop founded in 2016.
highdiveus.com · homepage on September 28, 2026 - Known for
- broadcast creative · Super Bowl campaigns · integrated campaigns · automotive
- Named clients
- Jeep, Ram, Rocket Mortgage, State Farm, Lay's, KFC, Jersey Mike's, Boost Mobile, Build-A-Bear
- Selected work
- Jeep. Made the "Groundhog Day" Super Bowl spot, which placed #1 on the USA Today Ad Meter and earned an Emmy nomination. case study ↗
- Rocket Mortgage. Produced the "Comfortable" Super Bowl spot, which ranked #5 on the USA Today Ad Meter. case study ↗
- Recognition
- Estimated cost
Estimated: $8,000–$25,000/mo, typical for Midwest marketing retainers; not a quote.
Typical industry estimate, not a quote from any firm on this list.
- Office
- 222 Merchandise Mart Plaza, Suite 1710 · Chicago, IL · 60654
Site checked live September 28, 2026Sources highdiveus.com, prnewswire.comLinkedIn ↗
- 05
Led by Dean Broadhead, Founder + CEO
- Minneapolis, MN
- Since 2001
- 51–200 people
Broadhead is an independent full-service agency founded in Minneapolis in 2001 by Dean Broadhead, with offices in Charlotte and Delafield, Wisconsin. Its 145 staff work on brands in food and beverage, agriculture, health and transportation, combining research, data science and creative. Clients include Sunkist, Norfolk Southern and Boehringer Ingelheim.
Why it’s hereNamed an Ad Age Small Agency of the Year in 2026 and listed in Inc.'s 2025 Best in Business.
Best forAgriculture, food and beverage, animal health and transportation brands, such as Sunkist, Boehringer Ingelheim and Norfolk Southern, that want an independent agency with offices in Minneapolis, Charlotte and the Milwaukee area.
broadheadco.com · homepage on September 28, 2026 - Known for
- food and beverage · agriculture · transportation · data and AI · full-service
- Named clients
- Sunkist, Norfolk Southern, Boehringer Ingelheim, Thomas Built Buses, Takeya, MIPS, Mini Melts
- Selected work
- Sunkist Growers. See the Sublemonal social campaign to drive lemon demand, which won two 2026 Shorty Awards. case study ↗
- Norfolk Southern. Delivering Wins stadium campaign built around the railroad's Atlanta Braves and Atlanta United sponsorships. case study ↗
- Recognition
- Estimated cost
Estimated: $8,000–$25,000/mo, typical for Midwest marketing retainers; not a quote.
Typical industry estimate, not a quote from any firm on this list.
- Office
- 411 Washington Ave N, Suite 500 · Minneapolis, MN · 55401 · 612.623.8000
Site checked live September 28, 2026Sources broadheadco.com, adage.comLinkedIn ↗
- 06
- Minneapolis, MN
- Since 2011
Solve is an independent full-service agency in Minneapolis founded in 2011 by John Colasanti, Corey Johnson, Eric Sorensen and Hans Hansen. It offers creative, brand strategy, media, research and design, is a member of the Worldwide Partners network, and has worked for Porsche, Indian Motorcycle, Organic Valley and Raymond James.
Why it’s hereA two-time Ad Age Small Agency of the Year that has stayed independent in a consolidating Twin Cities market.
Best forConsumer and premium brands that want brand strategy, creative, social and media buying from an independent Minneapolis agency that belongs to the Worldwide Partners network.
solve-ideas.com · homepage on September 28, 2026 - Known for
- creative · brand strategy · media planning and buying · social and influencer
- Named clients
- Porsche, Indian Motorcycle, Organic Valley, Raymond James, Founders Brewing, True Value
- Recognition
- Estimated cost
Estimated: $8,000–$25,000/mo, typical for Midwest marketing retainers; not a quote.
Typical industry estimate, not a quote from any firm on this list.
- Office
- Nine South 12th Street, Second Floor · Minneapolis, MN · 55403 · 612.677.2500
Site checked live September 28, 2026Sources solve-ideas.com, en.wikipedia.orgLinkedIn ↗
- 07
Led by Greg Andersen, Chief Executive Officer
- Omaha, NE
- Since 1970
Bailey Lauerman is an independent, employee-owned advertising agency in downtown Omaha offering research, strategy, branding, creative, media, social and PR. It positions itself around reaching the 92 percent of Americans who live outside the ten largest cities, and its client roster includes Netflix, Bosch, Cargill and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Why it’s hereMore than 50 years in Omaha as an employee-owned independent with national clients such as Netflix and Cargill.
Best forBrands selling to consumers outside the big coastal metros, from ag and food companies like Cargill to utilities, universities and banks, that want a full-service Omaha creative agency.
baileylauerman.com · homepage on September 28, 2026 - Known for
- brand strategy · creative · media · public relations · regional consumer marketing
- Named clients
- Netflix, Bosch, Cargill, Flagstar, Iowa State University, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, OPPD, The Joint Chiropractic
- Selected work
- Bosch. Built the Impressive Innovation Centennial Road Trip, a Route 66 activation used as a content engine to promote Bosch's first windshield wiper blades. case study ↗
- Recognition
- Estimated cost
Estimated: $8,000–$25,000/mo, typical for Midwest marketing retainers; not a quote.
Typical industry estimate, not a quote from any firm on this list.
- Office
- 1299 Farnam St., 9th Floor · Omaha, NE · 68102 · 402.514.9400
Site checked live September 28, 2026Sources baileylauerman.com, clutch.co, adage.comLinkedIn ↗
- 08
Led by Stacie Boney, President
- Milwaukee, WI
- Since 1981
Hanson Dodge is a creative agency in Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward founded in 1981. It combines branding, campaigns, website and e-commerce development and media, with a long track record in outdoor, footwear and consumer goods alongside healthcare and B2B work. Named clients include KEEN Utility, the Utah Office of Tourism and the Medical College of Wisconsin.
Why it’s hereFour decades as an independent Milwaukee agency with national outdoor and consumer brand accounts.
Best forConsumer product and outdoor brands, such as KEEN Utility, Ruffwear and Creminelli, plus B2B manufacturers that want branding, creative, media and ecommerce from one Milwaukee agency.
hansondodge.com · homepage on September 28, 2026 - Known for
- branding · e-commerce · web design · outdoor and consumer goods · B2B
- Named clients
- KEEN Utility, Utah Office of Tourism, Creminelli Fine Meats, Medical College of Wisconsin, VISIT Milwaukee, Brady Corporation, SC Johnson, Wolverine Footwear
- Selected work
- American Standard. 150th anniversary campaign. case study ↗
- Ruffwear. "Go Be With Your Dog" campaign. case study ↗
- KEEN Utility. Long-running brand partnership for the work footwear line. case study ↗
- Estimated cost
Estimated: $8,000–$25,000/mo, typical for Midwest marketing retainers; not a quote.
Typical industry estimate, not a quote from any firm on this list.
- Office
- 220 East Buffalo Street · Milwaukee, WI · 53202 · 414.347.1266
Site checked live September 28, 2026Sources hansondodge.com, clutch.coLinkedIn ↗
- 09
Led by Eric Karlovic, Chief Executive Officer
- St. Louis, MO
- Since 1977
HLK is a brand agency in St. Louis' Soulard area, independent since 1977 and owned by seven partners, with a second office in Denver. It works in complex, regulated categories such as agriculture, healthcare, energy and finance, delivering branding, campaigns and digital products for clients including Bayer, Ambetter and Marriott.
Why it’s hereNearly 50 years independent, partner-owned, with enterprise agriculture and healthcare accounts such as Bayer and Centene.
Best forAgriculture, healthcare, insurance and financial brands (Bayer, Pivot Bio, Centene, Sentry, Commerce Trust) that want an independent agency of record for brand, media and PR out of St. Louis or Chicago.
hlkagency.com · homepage on September 28, 2026 - Known for
- brand strategy · agriculture · healthcare · digital · campaigns
- Named clients
- Bayer, Channel, Envu, Ambetter, Coinstar, Marriott, Masterbrand, American Cancer Society, Centene
- Selected work
- Pivot Bio. Named marketing and product brand PR agency of record in June 2025 to lead strategy, creative and demand generation ahead of three product launches in 2026. case study ↗
- Sentry. Named brand and media agency of record for the mutual insurance company. case study ↗
- Estimated cost
Estimated: $8,000–$25,000/mo, typical for Midwest marketing retainers; not a quote.
Typical industry estimate, not a quote from any firm on this list.
- Office
- 1141 S 7th St · Saint Louis, MO · 63104 · 314-571-6300
Site checked live September 28, 2026Sources hlkagency.com, clutch.coLinkedIn ↗
- 10
Led by Tom Denari, President & CEO
- Indianapolis, IN
- Since 1983
- 51–200 people
Young & Laramore is a full-service creative agency founded in Indianapolis in 1983. It runs brand strategy, proprietary research, creative, digital development, social, analytics and brand experiences, and owns a media division called EchoPoint Media. The agency is headquartered in a renovated building at 407 Fulton Street near downtown.
Why it’s hereIndianapolis' longest-standing independent creative agency, in operation for over 40 years with in-house media and research.
Best forConsumer, restaurant, home and industrial brands (Steak 'n Shake, DEWALT, Merrell, Cummins) that want strategy, creative and media planning under one roof; media buying runs through its sister company EchoPoint Media.
yandl.com · homepage on September 28, 2026 - Known for
- brand strategy · creative · media planning and buying · research · digital
- Selected work
- Cummins. Forever Rising campaign introducing the 2027 X15 engine to fleet leaders across TV, an interactive digital demo, trade print, billboards, radio and social. case study ↗
- Estimated cost
Estimated: $8,000–$25,000/mo, typical for Midwest marketing retainers; not a quote.
Typical industry estimate, not a quote from any firm on this list.
- Office
- 407 Fulton Street · Indianapolis, IN · 46202 · 317-264-8000
Site checked live September 28, 2026Sources yandl.com, clutch.coLinkedIn ↗
- 11
Led by Neil Mortine, CEO
- Columbus, OH
- Since 1962
- Changed hands
Fahlgren Mortine is an integrated marketing, PR and digital agency headquartered in Columbus with additional Ohio offices in Cleveland and Beavercreek. Founded in 1962, it specialises in B2B, consumer, healthcare, higher education and tourism and economic development, and since May 2024 has operated as a brand of The Shipyard. Clients include Kroger, Myrtle Beach and Cardinal Health.
Why it’s herePRSA's 2024 Silver Anvil Agency of the Year and one of Ohio's largest integrated agencies.
Best forB2B manufacturers, health care companies, universities and tourism boards that want PR, content and paid marketing planned together.
OwnershipAcquired by ad agency The Shipyard in May 2024; keeps the Fahlgren Mortine name and its Columbus headquarters.
fahlgrenmortine.com · homepage on September 28, 2026 - Known for
- integrated communications · public relations · tourism and economic development · healthcare · higher education
- Named clients
- Kroger, Myrtle Beach, Midmark, SCAD, Swisslog, DHL Supply Chain, Cardinal Health, Dunkin'
- Selected work
- Visit Myrtle Beach. Earned media campaign for its autism-friendly destination status that secured more than 400 placements. case study ↗
- Swisslog. Thought leadership and video content program that produced 76% more leads in 2020 than in 2019. case study ↗
- COSI. Multi-channel campaign for a dinosaur exhibit that lifted paid attendance 33%. case study ↗
- Recognition
- Estimated cost
Estimated: $8,000–$25,000/mo, typical for Midwest marketing retainers; not a quote.
Typical industry estimate, not a quote from any firm on this list.
- Office
- 4030 Easton Station, Suite 300 · Columbus, OH · 43219 · 1.800.731.8927
Site checked live September 28, 2026Sources fahlgrenmortine.com, clutch.coLinkedIn ↗
- 12
Led by Toby Barlow, CEO, Chief Creative Officer
- Detroit, MI
- Since 2018
Lafayette American is an independent creative agency launched in Detroit in March 2018 by former Ford global chief creative officer Toby Barlow and four co-founders. It offers creative, design, strategy, content, social and media, and its client roster includes Ford, General Motors, Carhartt, Netflix and Detroit City FC. The agency states it is not backed by a holding company or private equity.
Why it’s hereA Detroit independent built by a former Ford creative chief that now works for Ford, GM, Carhartt and Netflix.
Best forAutomotive, cultural and consumer brands that want advertising, brand design and social content from a Detroit agency founded in 2018 with national clients such as Ford.
lafayetteamerican.com · homepage on September 28, 2026 - Known for
- creative · design · content · automotive · cultural institutions
- Named clients
- Ford, General Motors, Carhartt, Amazon, Chewy, Netflix, Spotify, Mazda, Detroit City FC, Toledo Museum of Art
- Selected work
- Ford. Ads showing BlueCruise hands-free driving technology. case study ↗
- Recognition
- Estimated cost
Estimated: $8,000–$25,000/mo, typical for Midwest marketing retainers; not a quote.
Typical industry estimate, not a quote from any firm on this list.
- Office
- 5000 Grand River Ave. · Detroit, MI · 48208 · 313-246-2320
Site checked live September 28, 2026Sources lafayetteamerican.com, crainsdetroit.com, adage.comLinkedIn ↗
- 13
Led by Paul Schlueter, CEO
- Des Moines, IA
- Since 1984
- 51–200 people
Flynn Wright is a full-service advertising agency headquartered in downtown Des Moines with additional offices in Sioux Falls and Portland. It runs research, strategy, creative, media buying, direct marketing and PR under one roof, with 101 staff split across account service, creative, media, PR and research. Clients span telecom, equipment, energy, retail, agriculture and tourism.
Why it’s hereIn business since 1984, with a 101-person staff and a client roster that includes Mediacom, Bobcat and the Iowa Lottery — among the largest locally owned agencies in Des Moines.
Best forRegional brands in utilities, ag, healthcare and tourism that want research-driven campaigns plus media, direct marketing and PR from one Des Moines shop founded in 1984, with offices in Sioux Falls and Portland.
flynnwright.com · homepage on September 28, 2026 - Known for
- full-service advertising · media planning and buying · research · public relations
- Named clients
- Mediacom, Bobcat, Culligan, Medica, MidAmerican Energy, Fareway, Kemin, Iowa Lottery, Sammons, Advanced Drainage Systems
- Selected work
- South Dakota Corn. Research-led ethanol promotion campaign; sales of Unleaded 88 rose more than sixfold on Unleaded 88 Day. case study ↗
- Estimated cost
Estimated: $8,000–$25,000/mo, typical for Midwest marketing retainers; not a quote.
Typical industry estimate, not a quote from any firm on this list.
- Office
- 1408 Locust Street · Des Moines, IA · 50309 · (515) 243-2845
Site checked live September 28, 2026Sources flynnwright.com, clutch.co, businessrecord.com
478,200 advertising, public relations and related services jobs in the United States, September 2026 (preliminary).
Every firm here was checked twice.
- 01Find
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- 02Verify
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- 03Record
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- 04Rank
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- 05Re-check
Every entry was re-checked on September 28, 2026, homepage captured, ownership confirmed. Firms that closed, stopped doing this work or changed hands are removed or noted in the change log below.
The featured card is paid placement for Fracs, which shares this list’s publisher. It sits outside the ranking. Read the full editorial standards, or write to lists@primortul.com with a correction or a firm we missed.
What changed at the September 2026 check
- Ownership · Fahlgren Mortine
Acquired by ad agency The Shipyard in May 2024; keeps the Fahlgren Mortine name and its Columbus headquarters.
Questions before you hire a marketing agency in the Midwest
- How many marketing agencies in the Midwest are on this list, and where are they?
- 13. The 13 firms are spread across Kansas City, Chicago, Minneapolis, Omaha, Milwaukee, St. Louis and 4 other cities. Each was checked against its own site and at least one independent source. Nobody pays to be ranked.
- How do I choose between marketing agencies in the Midwest?
- Write down what done looks like. Read why each firm is on the list and keep the two or three whose reason matches your job. Ask each for one piece of work like yours, and the name of the person who would do it.
- Did any of these firms pay to be listed?
- No. Nobody pays to be ranked. The order weighs how long a firm has done the work, clients it can name, its size, and how clear its specialism is. The one paid card is marked Featured. It sits outside the ranking. It is Fracs, which shares this list's publisher.
- How long have these marketing agencies been around?
- The oldest firm on this list states 1898 as its founding year. A year is shown only when the firm states one.
- What should I bring to a first call with a marketing agency?
- What you sell, what is not working, what done looks like, a budget range, and when you want to start. The form on this page asks for those. Asking is free. You do not have to hire anyone.
- How is this list kept current?
- Re-checked September 28, 2026. Dead sites come off. Mergers and renames are updated. Firms that belong are added. Send a correction to lists@primortul.com. If you are the firm, use the For partners form.
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