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Flying Hippo Brand + Digital

Flying Hippo is a branding and digital agency in downtown Des Moines with satellite offices in Tampa and Fort Myers, Florida. It offers brand identity, web design and development, PPC and SEO, video production and environmental branding, and is a HubSpot-certified partner. Named clients include Iowa State University, Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield and Fox Sports. Nobody pays to be ranked.

Why it’s hereTwo decades of brand and web work with Iowa institutions such as Iowa State University and Wellmark. Number 12 of the marketing agencies in Des Moines.

Who leads itEric Groves, Principal.

Work they can showIowa State University. More than 6,000 design and marketing projects over 20+ years, from websites to Iowa State Fair displays and campus wayfinding. Nike Golf. Branding work for Nike's golf division. McDaniel College. Branding work for the college.

Estimated cost

Estimated: $3,000–$8,000/mo, typical for Des Moines marketing retainers; not a quote.

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A fit forColleges, banks and hospitality businesses that want branding, environmental graphics, websites and video handled by one studio.

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Based in
Des Moines, IA
Founded
2003
Team size
11–50 people
Led by
Eric Groves, Principal
Known for
branding · web design and development · video production · digital marketing · environmental branding
Named clients
Iowa State University, Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, Fox Sports, Pepsi, McDaniel College
Best for
Colleges, banks and hospitality businesses that want branding, environmental graphics, websites and video handled by one studio.
Selected work
  • Iowa State University. More than 6,000 design and marketing projects over 20+ years, from websites to Iowa State Fair displays and campus wayfinding. source ↗
  • Nike Golf. Branding work for Nike's golf division. source ↗
  • McDaniel College. Branding work for the college. source ↗
Estimated cost

Estimated: $3,000–$8,000/mo, typical for Des Moines marketing retainers; not a quote.

Typical industry estimate, not a quote from any firm on this list.

Office
130 E 3rd St, #103 · Des Moines, IA · 50309 · 855.598.3323
Flying Hippo Brand + Digital homepage, captured September 28, 2026
flyinghippo.com · homepage on September 28, 2026

UpdateFlying Hippo has merged with Celsius Marketing | Interactive of Fort Myers, Florida, and now lists offices in Des Moines and Fort Myers.

Sources flyinghippo.com, clutch.co · LinkedIn ↗

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