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

marketing agencies in Minneapolis, MN

2 of the 13 marketing agencies on this list are based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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.

  1. 05 on the list · Minneapolis, MN

    Broadhead

    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.

    Who leads itDean Broadhead, Founder + CEO.

    Work they can showSunkist Growers. See the Sublemonal social campaign to drive lemon demand, which won two 2026 Shorty Awards. Norfolk Southern. Delivering Wins stadium campaign built around the railroad's Atlanta Braves and Atlanta United sponsorships.

    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.

    food and beverage · agriculture · transportation · data and AI · full-service

  2. 06 on the list · Minneapolis, MN

    Solve

    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.

    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.

    creative · brand strategy · media planning and buying · social and influencer

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