Fahlgren Mortine
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. Nobody pays to be ranked.
Why it’s herePRSA's 2024 Silver Anvil Agency of the Year and one of Ohio's largest integrated agencies. Number 11 of the marketing agencies in the Midwest.
Who leads itNeil Mortine, CEO.
Work they can showVisit Myrtle Beach. Earned media campaign for its autism-friendly destination status that secured more than 400 placements. Swisslog. Thought leadership and video content program that produced 76% more leads in 2020 than in 2019. COSI. Multi-channel campaign for a dinosaur exhibit that lifted paid attendance 33%.
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.
A fit forB2B manufacturers, health care companies, universities and tourism boards that want PR, content and paid marketing planned together.
- Based in
- Columbus, OH
- Founded
- 1962
- Led by
- Neil Mortine, CEO
- 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'
- Best for
- B2B manufacturers, health care companies, universities and tourism boards that want PR, content and paid marketing planned together.
- Selected work
- Visit Myrtle Beach. Earned media campaign for its autism-friendly destination status that secured more than 400 placements. source ↗
- Swisslog. Thought leadership and video content program that produced 76% more leads in 2020 than in 2019. source ↗
- COSI. Multi-channel campaign for a dinosaur exhibit that lifted paid attendance 33%. source ↗
- 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

OwnershipAcquired by ad agency The Shipyard in May 2024; keeps the Fahlgren Mortine name and its Columbus headquarters.
Sources fahlgrenmortine.com, clutch.co · LinkedIn ↗
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