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LARGEST MARKETING FIRMS RANKED BY NUMBER OF FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES(1)

Name of firm Address Rank Phone/Website

Full-time local employees

Representative clients

Specialties

Top local executive Title

1998

Lenovo, Cisco, Microsoft, OfficeMax, Valvoline, hhgregg, Allergan, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Pirelli, Jo-Ann, UPS

Commerce, connected devices, segmentation, optimization, consumer products and retail, technology, health care, financial services

Mark Taylor COO

145

1989

Local and national brands

Research, advertising, social influence, content strategies, web and app development, email marketing, PPC, videos

Joe Kubic CEO

Fathom 8200 Sweet Valley Drive, Suite 100, Valley View 44125 (216) 369-2220/www.fathomdelivers.com

145

1997

Key Bank, American Greetings, Eaton, LifeLine Screening, Mead, Cleveland Clinic, Bissell, UsedCars.com

Full-service online marketing: B2B & B2C, health care, IT/software, education, manufacturing, government

Scot Lowry president, CEO

4

Marcus Thomas LLC 4781 Richmond Road, Cleveland 44128 (216) 292-4700/www.marcusthomasllc.com

120

1937

Akron Children's, Bendix, Diebold, FirstEnergy, GE, Goo Gone, MTD, Nestle, Swagelok, Ohio Lottery, Ohio Tourism, Sherwin-Williams, Westfield

Idea generation, brand planning, digital strategy and James B. Nash execution, experiential and social media marketing managing partner and analytics

5

Level Seven 4807 Rockside Road, Independence 44131 (216) 524-9055/www.lvlsvn.com

77

1979

Austin Powder Co., Civic Commons, Dix Communication, Consulting-centric marketing and technology Expedient, Fund for our Economic Future, Icon Sports agency Management, Lippert Enterprises, Movable

Stuart Taylor president, CEO

6

Akhia 85 Executive Parkway, Suite 300, Hudson 44236 (330) 463-5650/www.akhia.com

54

1996

Quanex Building Products, Diebold, Lubrizol, GE Strategic marketing, lead generation, content Lighting, GE Appliances, Matco Tools, AmTrust Financial development, national and global public relations, Services, BabyBjorn, Akron Children's Hospital brand strategy, social media and digital strategy

Janice S. Gusich CEO

7

Brokaw Inc. 425 W. Lakeside Ave., Cleveland 44113 (216) 241-8003/www.brokaw.com

53

1992

Hotels.com, Samsung, Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill, Fazoli's, Wonka, Neuro Drinks, University Hospitals, FirstMerit Bank, Great Lakes Brewing, Dealer Tire, RTA

Brand strategy, digital and social media strategy/ execution, in-house production/video/animation, PR/events, local marketing

Tim Brokaw Gregg Brokaw co-CEOs

8

WhiteSpace Creative 24 N. High St., Suite 200, Akron 44308 (330) 762-9320/www.whitespace-creative.com

42

1994

American Greetings, Cleveland Marathon, Smiths Dairy, Kichler Lighting, Davey Tree, Akron Zoo, Parker Hannifin, OEConnection, Kent State

Marketing communications, public relations, website/interactive, content, market research, strategic planning, social media

Keeven White president, CEO

9

thunder::tech 3635 Perkins Ave., Studio 5, Cleveland 44114 (216) 391-2255/www.thundertech.com

38

1999

Munchkin Inc., Cliffs Natural Resources, Prestolite Performance, Grecian Delight, Lube Stop, DDR Corp., COSE, AC Milan, Baldwin Wallace University

Integrated marketing agency servicing local and national brands with advertising, communications, digital and design services

Jason Therrien president

10

HMT Associates Inc. 151 Orchardview Road, Seven Hills 44131 (216) 369-0109/www.hmtassociates.com

36

2002

Kraft Foods, Mondelez, Gallo Wines, Promoworks, Easter Seals, Hillshire Farms

Shopper marketing, consumer promotions, event marketing

Patti Conti president, CEO

11

Home Team Marketing 812 Huron Road, Suite 205, Cleveland 44115 (216) 566-8326/www.hometeammarketing.com

27

2001

Shurtech, AT&T Wireless, Wal-Mart, Marathon Oil, Farmers Insurance, American Family Insurance, Hellmann's, Burger King, National Guard

Integrated marketing and multimedia solutions for corporate partners and revenue generating opportunities for high schools, high school assoc.

Peter Fitzpatrick president, cofounder

11

OuterBox 325 S. Main St., Akron 44308 (866) 647-9218/www.outerboxdesign.com

27

2004

Oneida, Anchor Hocking, Ace Hardware, Jelmar, ABB, Groupe SEB, Waxman, Van Dorn Demag, Matco Tools, Orlando Baking, ATC

Full-service web development and ecommerce web design firm specializing in SEO, branding, custom development and online marketing

Justin Smith CEO

13

Point to Point Inc. 23240 Chagrin Blvd., Suite 200, Cleveland 44122 (216) 831-4421/www.pointtopoint.com

20

1982

Sherwin-Williams, Fauquier Health, United Way, FlavorSeal, Schindler Elevator, Avery Dennison

B to B digital marketing agency

Mark Goren president

14

Caler & Co. 66 E. Cuyahoga Falls Ave., Akron 44310 (330) 535-8053/www.caler.com

19

1984

ACRT Inc., Akron Area YMCA, AMHA, Bonnot Co., Brand development and management, selling L. Caler Buckeye Corrugated Inc., Edison Innovation Foundation, strategies, marketing planning and positioning, web Steven CEO Ferry Industries, Wrayco, Winer + Bevilacqua development, social media strategies, advertising

15

Insivia 5000 Euclid Ave., Cleveland 44103 (216) 373-1080/www.insivia.com

18

2003

Arnold Palmer, Positively Cleveland, Microsoft, Cleveland Clinic, Cresco, Calfee, Lilly Tremont

Integrated strategic marketing. Web, search, video, Andrew Halko social, print, software, usability, mobile, animation CEO and apps

15

Knox Marketing Inc. 1730 Akron Peninsula Road, Suite 201, Akron 44313 (330) 929-7700/www.knoxmarketing.com

18

1998

Summa Health System, Humility of Mary Health Partners, Citizens Bank, Parker Hannifin, EMH Healthcare, Premier Physician Services

Marketing and brand advertising, corporate identity, Rollin K. Godding III media planning/buying, interactive/web, TV and president radio, in-house editing, health care

15

Linkmedia 360 4700 Rockside Road, Suite 310, Independence 44131 (216) 447-9400/www.linkmedia360.com

18

2004

Fortune 1000 companies and regional companies

Online and mobile marketing, search engine optimization and marketing, content marketing, social media management

Dave Wolf managing partner

18

DigitalDay 41 E. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls 44224 (330) 940-2565/www.digital-day.com

17

2001

Stanley Steemer, Parker Hannifin, Reynolds Packaging Group, RalCorp, Backyard Discovery, Schwebel's Baking Co., Hygenic

Full-service online marketing agency: website and promotions strategy and design, email through Silverpop, Sitecore CMS Certified

Mark Vitullo marketing director, owner

18

Proximity Marketing 2947 Interstate Parkway, Brunswick 44212 (330) 220-6100/www.proximitymarketing.com

17

1994

Underwriters Laboratories, Cleveland Clinic, Akzo Nobel, Web marketing agency specializing in email McGraw Hill Construction, Society of Manufacturing marketing, website design, content marketing, Engineers, Bliss Direct Media social media and mobile marketing

Mark Priebe president

20

Grabowski & Co. 10689 Cleveland Ave., Uniontown 44685 (330) 498-0753/www.grabowskiandco.com

16

1997

The Timken Co., Diebold, Absolute Health, Veyance Technologies, Akron Children's Hospital, Malone University, DeHoff Realtors & Development

Honing messages, writing compelling content, building strategic communications plans, designing award-winning campaigns

Sue Grabowski president

20

The Image Group 5405 Valley Belt Road, Suite B , Cleveland 44131 (216) 661-1011/www.theimagegroup.net

16

1981

American Greetings, Cleveland Clinic, Lincoln Electric, LifeBanc, Jim Beam, DDR

Brian Kingsmore, Brand management, trade show promotions, general manager; dimensional direct mail, apparel screen print and Bruce Felber, embroidery, promotional products, promotional kits director of marketing

22

Studiothink 1301 E. Ninth St., Suite 608, Cleveland 44114 (216) 574-9533/www.studiothink.net

15

2004

NA

Full-service, internal and external brand management and strategic communication planning, design and execution

23

Prodigal Media Co. 42 McClurg Road, Boardman 44512 (330) 707-2088/www.prodigalmedia.com

14

1994

V & M Star, Farmers National Bank, GBS, Cohen & Co., Branding, market research, interactive Sheely's Furniture and Appliance, Benesch, Youngstown development, creative services Business Incubator, Patriot Water

Jeff Hedrich president, CEO

24

Goldstein Group Communications Inc. 30500 Solon Industrial Parkway, Solon 44139 (440) 914-4700/www.ggcomm.com

11

1992

Keithley, Littelfuse, Harting, HeartSine, Weatherchem, Bud Industries, Radisphere, Abanaki, LJ Star, AT&F, Parker, HBM, Alliance Staffing, TEGAM

Technology, branding, lead generation, marketing automation, social media, public relations

Joel Goldstein president

24

Radius Marketing, Advertising & Public Relations 10883 Pearl Road, Suite 100, Strongsville 44136 (440) 638-3800/www.radiuscleveland.com

11

2002

The B'laster Co., J-B Weld, Mercy Hospital, Root Candles, Checkmate Marine, Lorain National Bank, Bike Brite

Digital media, brand marketing, web design, public relations, social media, audio and broadcast production, promotions

Randy Pindor president

26

BMA Media Group 4091 Erie St., Willoughby 44094 (440) 975-4262/www.bmamedia.com

10

1991

NA

Marketing, special events, TV and video production, Jerrod T. Borkey web, interactive and social media, promotional president merchandise

26

BTZ Brand 2019 Center St., Suite 104, Cleveland 44113 (216) 861-1500/www.btzbrand.com

10

1993

NA

Brand development, integrated marketing, design and PR, health care, nonprofit, education, B2B and B2C

Darcy L. Zehe managing partner

26

Spark Your Brand Inc. 15 Pleasant Lane, Chagrin Falls 44022 (440) 247-1555 /www.sparkyourbrand.net

10

2010

NA

Purposeful development and execution of POP, Plan-O-Gram's, merchandising, packaging, display's, WEB, loyalty/promotional

Randy L. Golenberg CEO

29

R solutions LLC 33730 Bainbridge Road, 2nd Floor, Solon 44139 (440) 735-9280/www.rsolutions.us

9

2002

Moen, Steris, Baskin-Robbins, Sherwin-Williams, LensCrafters, Pearle Vision, Dots, Tempur-Pedic, Standard Parking, Oatey, Waxman Consumer Products

Merchandising, packaging, sales promotions, incentive and loyalty programs, local store marketing, brand awareness

Rob Adelstein founder, principal

29

Sonnhalter 633 W. Bagley Road, Suite 4, Berea 44017 (440) 234-1812/www.sonnhalter.com

9

1976

Viega, Nissan Forklift (by UniCarriers), Osborn, Gerber, Molex, Brennan Industries, Buyers Products, Knipex

A communications firm marketing to the professional tradesman in the construction, industrial and MRO markets

Matt Sonnhalter vision architect

29

Studio Graphique Inc. 13110 Shaker Square, Suite 101, Cleveland 44120 (216) 921-0750/www.designwithdirection.com

9

1997

University Circle Inc., Kent State University, Tri-C, CSU, Heinen's, BrownFlynn, City of Kent, South Euclid, Gateway District, Nature Center at Shaker Lakes

Brand strategy and design, signage and wayfinding consulting and design, specializing in connecting people to place

Rachel Downey founder, president

1

Rosetta Marketing Group LLC 629 Euclid Ave., 15th Floor, Cleveland 44114 (216) 896-8900/www.rosetta.com

401

2

Adcom Communications Inc. 1370 W. Sixth St., 3rd floor, Cleveland 44113 (216) 574-9100/www.adcom1.com

2

Year founded

Christine A. Lobas founder, CEO

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