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

Flynn Wright

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. Nobody pays to be ranked.

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. Number 1 of the marketing agencies in Des Moines.

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 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.

A fit 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.

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Based in
Des Moines, IA
Founded
1984
Team size
51–200 people
Led by
Paul Schlueter, CEO
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
Best for
Regional 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.
Selected work
  • South Dakota Corn. Research-led ethanol promotion campaign; sales of Unleaded 88 rose more than sixfold on Unleaded 88 Day. 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
1408 Locust Street · Des Moines, IA · 50309 · (515) 243-2845
Flynn Wright homepage, captured September 28, 2026
flynnwright.com · homepage on September 28, 2026

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