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marketing agencies in Des Moines, IA

8 of the 13 marketing agencies on this list are based in Des Moines, Iowa. The other 5 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.

01 on the list · Des Moines, IA
Flynn Wright
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.
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.
full-service advertising · media planning and buying · research · public relations
04 on the list · Des Moines, IA
Two Rivers Marketing
Since 2000 · 51–200 people
Two Rivers Marketing is a B2B agency in Des Moines' East Village that works with manufacturers and brands selling through dealer and distributor networks. Its 110-plus associates handle full-funnel growth strategy, content, go-to-market planning and sales enablement. The agency is a wholly owned subsidiary of The VGM Group, an employee-owned company based in Waterloo, Iowa.
Why it’s hereA 110-person B2B specialist with 25 years of work for manufacturers that sell through channel partners.
Who leads itBrad Olson, President.
Work they can showPioneer. Integrated marketing strategy for the launch of Pioneer's winter canola to drive farmer adoption. DEVELON. Organic social media and content syndication program that helped DEVELON dealers build brand awareness. Miller Electric Mfg. LLC. Produced Real Garage, a 12-episode YouTube show for Miller's social audience.
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.
B2B · channel and dealer marketing · content marketing · sales enablement
05 on the list · Des Moines, IA
Trilix
Since 2004 · 51–200 people
Trilix is a full-service marketing agency in downtown Des Moines formed in 2004 through the merger of Direct Advantage and Porter & Associates. It provides digital marketing, branding, communications, PR and in-house video production through Trilix Studio, and has grown to nearly 60 staff. Clients include Stine Seed, UnityPoint Health and Iowa One Call.
Why it’s hereTwenty years in operation, close to 60 employees and a client list that includes Stine Seed and UnityPoint Health.
Who leads itBrett Adams, President & CMO.
Work they can showStine Seed Company. "Driven by Yield" brand work marking the seed company's 45 years. UnityPoint Health. "The Not-So-Late Show with Austin" video content. Iowa One Call. Safe-digging awareness campaign featuring the character Risky Ronnie the raccoon.
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.
full-service marketing · branding · digital marketing · public relations · video production
06 on the list · Des Moines, IA
Lessing-Flynn
Since 1907 · 11–50 people
Lessing-Flynn is a strategy, creative and digital agency in Des Moines' East Village that has operated continuously since 1907. It works on brand positioning and campaigns for established and emerging brands, with recent case studies for Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas, Champion Seed and DCI Group. The agency has been named an Iowa Top Workplace for seven consecutive years.
Why it’s hereFounded in 1907, it is one of the oldest continuously operating advertising agencies in the United States.
Who leads itTom Flynn, President & CEO.
Work they can showChampion Seed. Brand positioning and messaging built around the company's commitment to independent seed dealers. Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas. Trade show, facility opening, product launch, media, social and dealer marketing programs.
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.
brand strategy · creative · digital strategy · video · event marketing
07 on the list · Des Moines, IA
ZLR Ignition
Since 1987 · 11–50 people
ZLR Ignition is a full-service branding and marketing agency in downtown Des Moines that began in 1987 as Zimmerman, Laurent & Richardson. It offers brand planning, creative development, media strategy, PR and digital services, and organises much of its work around healthcare, financial services, education and nonprofit clients. It holds Google Premier Partner status and is a member of the ICOM independent agency network.
Why it’s hereNearly 40 years in Des Moines with named public-sector and healthcare clients such as the Iowa Clinic and Iowa State University.
Who leads itXan McNelly, CEO and President.
Work they can showGovernor's Traffic Safety Bureau (Iowa). Behavior-change safety campaign built on personal consequences; the case study reports impaired-driving fatalities down 33%. Cemen Tech. Brand strategy and public relations engagement. The Iowa Clinic. Marketing campaign for the clinic's vasectomy service.
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.
brand planning · creative · media strategy · public relations · healthcare
10 on the list · Des Moines, IA
Spindustry
Since 1996 · 11–50 people
Spindustry is a digital business agency in Clive that has built e-commerce sites, web applications and SharePoint solutions since 1996, alongside digital marketing and creative design. It works mainly with mid-market clients, many in agriculture and manufacturing, and reports an average employee tenure above 12 years. It is a Google Partner and HubSpot Certified Partner.
Why it’s hereThirty years of web and e-commerce work for Iowa brands including Blue Bunny, Brownells and Travel Iowa.
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.
e-commerce · web development · digital marketing · SharePoint · agriculture
12 on the list · Des Moines, IA
Flying Hippo Brand + Digital
Since 2003 · 11–50 people
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.
Why it’s hereTwo decades of brand and web work with Iowa institutions such as Iowa State University and Wellmark.
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.
Typical industry estimate, not a quote from any firm on this list.
branding · web design and development · video production · digital marketing · environmental branding
13 on the list · Des Moines, IA
Hanser & Associates
Since 1996 · 1–10 people
Hanser & Associates is a public relations firm in downtown Des Moines founded in 1996. It handles media relations, crisis management, public affairs, product launches, events and advertising for clients in agribusiness, healthcare, financial services and technology. It is the Iowa member of the IPREX global network of independent PR firms.
Why it’s hereThirty years as an independent Des Moines PR firm and the state's IPREX network partner.
Who leads itC. Ryan Hanser, APR, President and Principal.
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.
public relations · media relations · crisis management · public affairs · advertising

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