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CRAIN’S CLEVELAND BUSINESS
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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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