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CRAIN’S CLEVELAND BUSINESS
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AUGUST 12 - 18, 2013
LARGEST ADVERTISING AGENCIES RANKED BY NUMBER OF FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES(1)
Name of firm Address Rank Phone/Website
Full-time local Year employees founded Representative clients
Top local executive Title Creative director
Specialties
Jennifer Deutsch executive vice president, general manager Randy Belcher
1
Doner 1100 Superior Ave. East, 10th floor, Cleveland 44114 (216) 687-8521/www.doner.com
105
1937
ADT, DuPont, Arby's, Sherwin-Williams, The UPS Store, Owens Corning, Things Remembered, Geisinger, Tuffy, OhioHealth, Purell, Owens Illinois
2
Stern Advertising Inc. 29125 Chagrin Blvd., Suite 300, Pepper Pike 44122 (216) 464-4850/www.sternadvertising.com
96
1954
Kay Jewelers, McDonald's Restaurants, Jared the Galleria of Advertising, media planning, buying, strategic Jewelry, Third Federal, Southwest General, Collection Auto Group, Cleveland Museum of Art, Live Nation, Feld Entertainment planning, public relations, digital
3
Hitchcock Fleming & Associates Inc. 500 Wolf Ledges Parkway, Akron 44311 (330) 376-2111/www.teamhfa.com
85
1940
Jack DeLeo Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co., KraftMaid Cabinetry, Tremco, LP Integrated marketing: strategic planning, research, president, CEO Building Products, Akron General Health System, Liquid Nails, branding, media, digital, PR Milissa Shrake Simonton Windows, Glidden Paint, Medical Mutual, Zimmer Greg Pfiffner
4
Innis Maggiore Group, Inc. 4715 Whipple Ave. NW, Canton 44718 (800) 460-4111/www.innismaggiore.com
32
1974
Alside, Aultman Hospital, Bank of America, GOJO, Goodyear, Guidestone Financial, Nickles Bakery, Republic Steel, RTI International Metals
Strategic brand positioning and execution
Dick Maggiore president, CEO Jeff Monter
5
Arras Keathley 1151 N. Marginal Road, Cleveland 44113 (216) 621-1601/www.arraskeathley.com
21
1991
NA
Insight generation, strategic planning, brand planning, fully integrated Mar/Comm programs
Jim Hickey president Tom Keathely
5
ST&P Marketing Communications Inc. 320 Springside Drive, Suite 150, Fairlawn 44333 (330) 668-1932/www.stpinc.com
21
1992
NA
Sales promotions, consumer, sales incentives, merchandising, fulfillment, advertising, media
Richard Kenney COO Russ Kern
7
AMG Marketing Resources Inc. 2530 Superior Ave. East, Suite 601, Cleveland 44114 (216) 621-1835/www.amgmarketingresources.com
20
1973
Bendix, Parker, Nestle, SES, Sherwin-Williams, West Development Group, Lubrizol, Quaker Steak & Lube, OEConnection
Strategic marketing planning, branding, creative development, interactive marketing, public relations, social media
Anthony M. Fatica president Anthony M. Fatica
7
Melamed Riley 1375 Euclid Ave., Suite 410, Cleveland 44115 (216) 241-2141/www.mradvertising.com
20
2004
The MetroHealth System, FMC Corp., Our Pet's, Arizona Tile, CMI, Ohio University, Marketplace Events, Shoes & Clothes for Kids
Branding, research, strategic planning, creative, production, media planning and buying, interactive solutions
Sarah Melamed president Rick Riley
9
WRL Advertising 4470 Dressler Road N.W, Canton 44718 (330) 493-8866/www.wrladv.com
19
1954
Best of Ohio's Amish Country, Mercy Medical Center, Quickdraft, Website design and programming, multimedia, Roca Tile, Stark County District Library, Stark State College of broadcast, print, branding, traditional/Internet Technology, The Canton Ballet, Windsor Laurelwood marketing, PR
C. Todd Locke president Bob Isenberg
10
flourish Inc. 1001 Huron Road E., Suite 102, Cleveland 44115 (216) 696-9116/www.flourishagency.com
17
1998
NA
Marketing, creative, photography
Henry B. Frey president Steve Shuman
11
The Marshfield Group 11241 Exmoor Drive, Concord Township 44077 (440) 974-8448/www.marshfield.com
15
1979
Holz Rubber, Holmbury Inc., John Palmers Bistro 44, Dyson, MEACO, Tecmark, Concord-Painesville JEDD, Concord Township, Preston-Eastin, The Czack Law Firm
B-to-B marketing: advertising, brand development, crisis communications, direct mail, website development SEO, SEM
Thomas A. Mitchell president, CEO
12
Rosenberg Advertising 12613 Detroit Ave., Lakewood 44107 (216) 529-7910/www.rosenbergadv.com
13
1981
Discount Drug Mart, Friedman Domiano & Smith, Leikin Mercedes/Volvo, Husqvarna Viking Sewing, Standby Screw Products, Morgan Services, Professional Travel, Feldmar Watch
Strategic thinking, fresh ideas, integrated marketing solutions gives your business the personality and brand that helps you grow
David Rosenberg president, CEO Melissa Sattler
12
Triad Communications Inc./Next Level Interactive 2006 Fourth St., Cuyahoga Falls 44221 (330) 237-3531/www.triadadv.com
13
1994
Smithers-Oasis, Soprema, Summa Foundation, Valmark Securities, Omnova Solutions, Omnova Solutions Foundation, Burton D. Morgan Foundation, GAR Foundation, Cohen & Co.
Traditional and interactive design and marketing, social media, PR, search engine marketing
Rick Krochka president
14
Razor Ltd. LLC 13 Waterford Lane, Beachwood 44122 (330) 562-9635/www.razor-marketing.com
12
2003
Montrose Auto Group, GBS Corp., Citizens for Better Cities, Viadamo Fashions, Adesso Fashions for Men, Interstate Lift Trucks, Redidoc.com
Business development, corporate strategy and communications, brand building and extension
C. Peter Cimoroni chairman, CEO Valerie A. Cimoroni
15
Twist Creative Inc. 1985 W. 28th St., Cleveland 44113 (216) 631-5411/www.twistcreative.com
10
1999
Sisters of Charity Health System, Voss Aerospace, FaberAdvertising, brand strategy, media relations, copy Castell/Creativity for Kids, Storm Power Components, Cuyahoga writing, consumer products, interactive design, Community College, Select Restaurants corporate identity
Michael Ozan president, chief creative officer Joel Miller
15
Zig 4401 Rockside Road, Suite 214, Independence 44131 (216) 328-6301/www.zigmarketing.com
10
2001
UnitedHealthcare, Dutch Boy, Krylon, Pratt & Lambert, Purdy Brush, Moen, Therma-Tru, Simonton Windows, OEConnection
Digital media, social and mobile media, marketing automation
Howard Zoss president Mike Smith
17
Kleidon & Assoc. 320 Springside Drive, Akron 44333 (330) 666-5984/www.kleidon.com
8
1975
Holmes County Chamber, MasterBrand Cabinets, JDM Structures, Greater Akron Chamber, Landmark Plastic, Foundation for Excellence in Mental Health Care
Marketing communications, public relations for manufacturing, professional services, travel and leisure, building industry
Dennis A. Kleidon president, CEO Tim Klinger
18
Covey-Odell Advertising Ltd. 330 Schneider St. SE, North Canton 44720 (330) 499-3441/www.covey-odell.com
6
1967
Fred Olivieri Construction, Stark Development Board, Neurology & Neuroscience Associates, Omni Orthopaedics, North Canton Economic Development, C&M Conveyor, Iron Eagle
Manufacturing, health care, distribution, construction, oil and gas
Rod A. Covey president David W. Lear
18
Cunningham Baron LLC 1900 Superior Ave., Suite 304, Cleveland 44114 (216) 579-6100/www.cunninghambaron.com
6
2006
NA
Business-to-business advertising, public relations, website design, marketing communications
Eric Baron Ann Marie Cunningham members Eric Baron
18
Linear Creative 4681 Hinckley Industrial Parkway, Cleveland 44109 (216) 741-1533/www.linearcreative.com
6
2003
Travelers Insurance, Providence House, Jeffrey Paul Salon, Wigs Print, TV, radio advertising, video design and for Kids, Cleveland Police Patrolmen's Assoc., Dempsey production, web design and marketing, public Surveying Co., The Legacy Group, North Coast Men's Chorus relations, SEO, emarketing
Raymond W. Jasinski owner, creative director
21
Little Jacket 2026 Murray Hill Road, Suite 103A, Cleveland 44106 (216) 373-6979/www.little-jacket.com
5
2004
American Greetings, Center for Families and Children, City of Shaker Heights, Dealer Tire, DecisionDesk, Diacarta, MetroHealth, Open Doors Academy, University Hospital
Advertising, branding, copywriting, design, web design, multimedia content, mobile design
Roger S. Frank Kenneth W. Hejduk partners Roger S. Frank
22
Clayman Marketing Communications Inc. 1245 S. Cleveland-Massillon Road, Suite 226, Copley 44321 (330) 865-5559/www.claymarcom.com
4
1954
NA
Manufacturing, medical, machine tool, sanitary supply
Larry Clayman, president Marjorie Clayman vice president
23
bCreative Graphic Design and Web Boutique 4140 Erie St., Willoughby 44094 (440) 510-8515/www.bcreativenow.net
3
2006
Coldwell Banker, Meritage Homes, Health Mor Inc., Dun & Bradstreet-Harris Info Division, Re/Max, Joe Brand-Houston, Outback Steakhouse-Houston
Graphic design, web, print, social media, radio, outdoor, email marketing, programming
Rebecca Marich principal
Strategic planning, branding retail activation, integrated creative, social media
Source: Information is supplied by the companies unless footnoted. Crain's Cleveland Business does not independently verify the information and there is no guarantee these listings are complete or accurate. We welcome all responses to our lists and will include omitted information or clarifications in coming issues. Business lists and The Book of Lists are available to purchase at www.crainscleveland.com. (1) Numbers as of June 30, 2013
William J. Stern president, CEO Steve Romanenghi
RESEARCHED BY Deborah W. Hillyer