AGENCIES
A Way With Words
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3041 Nationwide Parkway
Brunswick, OH 44212
(330) 220-1147
(330) 220-9117 f
www.aidesigngroup.com
moc.puorgngisedia@isrotnomr
Services: Market Research, Planning and Development, Design and Layout, Corporate Identity, Copywriting, Print Production, Photography, Website Development, Maintenance and Support Services, Search Engine Registration
Clients:
Business-to-Business and Business-to-Consumer Clientele
Staff: 8
Academy Communications, Inc.
Founded: 1996
677 C Alpha Park
Cleveland, OH 44143
(440) 646-9900
(440) 646-8999 f
www.academymediagroup.com
moc.puorgaidemymedaca@mik
Services: Full-service advertising and marketing agency. Strategic media planning and placement; dealer group co-op advertising; new media; comprehensive creative and production services; direct mail marketing.
Professional Memberships: AAF-Cleveland; Sales and Marketing Executives of Cleveland
Staff: 18
Michael Mooney
Jerry Gilles
Kim Colebrook
Renae Dabney
Founded: 1989
1370 West 6th Street, 3rd Floor
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 574-9100
(216) 574-8700
(216) 574-6131 f
www.AdcomOptiem.com
moc.1mocda@mocda
Services: Marketing strategy, marketing counsel, brand development, print, broadcast, digital, media planning and buying, website development, email marketing, studio services, search, SEO, PPC, social media.
Allied Printing Solutions, Inc.
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AMG Advertising & Public Relations, Inc.
Founded: 1973
2530 Superior Ave. Ste. 601
Cleveland, OH 44114
(216) 621-1835
(216) 621-2061 f
www.amgadvertising.com
moc.gmassecca@acitafa
Services: Branding, strategic planning, complete creative, websites, online marketing, media planning and placement, public relations. Experienced in consumer packaged goods, B-to-B. National and international.
Professional Memberships: AAF
Staff: 30
Anthony Fatica, President
Annette Fatica, Vice President
Mary Ellen Ellar, Strategic Account Planner
Joe Rini, Vice President
6344 Maplewood Road
Mayfield Heights, OH 44124
(440) 725-8347
www.aqamarketing.com
Staff:
Anthony Quagliata
The Shamrock Companies, Inc.
24090 Detroit Rd.
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 899-9510
(440) 899-9518 f
www.shamrockcompanies.net
ten.seinapmockcormahs@evitaerc
Services: Area C, the marketing and creative services division of The Shamrock Companies, Inc., is comprised of a full-service, award-winning in-house ad agency and a complete multimedia communications group. Creative services available from Area C include brand awareness and corporate identity programs, product launch campaigns, graphic design and layout, website design, POP designs, multimedia presentations, broadcast commercials, relationship marketing, direct mail campaigns, broadcast emails, employee training videos and programs, print ads and more. Area C’s multimedia group creates high-impact films, commercials, infomercials, product launch videos, sales training DVDs and more –– all based on well-targeted messages that sell. Using state-of-the-art technology and innovative execution, Area C’s multimedia has been recognized with over 40 ADDY, CADDY, Telly and AP awards for excellence.
Clients:
Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theater, Branson, Missouri
Century Industries
CyberPatrol
City of Westlake, Ohio
Allegro Realty Advisors
Kleinhenz Jewelers
The MultiPlex
Restaurant Developers Corp.
GrafTech International
OUPS (Ohio Utilities Protection Services)
Lorain County Community Foundation
Prayers for Maria
Get-n-10s
Vita-Mix
Group Management Services (GMS)
Oswald Companies
Our Lady of the Wayside
Professional Memberships: AIGA; AMA
Staff: 8
Ellen Moriarty, Creative Director
Ted Gordon, Multimedia Director
Founded: 1991
50 Public Square
Terminal Tower #444
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 621-1601 x211
(216) 377-1919 f
www.arrasgroup.com
moc.puorgsarra@nuarbr
Services: Arras Group is a marketing impact firm that consistently drives business results for clients using a solution neutral blend of: strategic planning, brand platform development, advertising, public relations, sales support, sales promotion, merchandising, direct marketing, research/insight and interactive services.
Professional Memberships: AAAA; AAF-Cleveland; ABA; AMA; AIGA; BMA; PRSA; SEMA; SAE; SHRM; YPO
Staff: 26
Jim Hickey, President
Mark Taylor, President, Arras Automotive
Rick Braun, VP of Production Services
Mark Bouffard, VP Public Relations
Terry Pacifico, VP, Creative Director
ASM International - The Materials Information Society
Founded: 1913
World Headquarters
9639 Kinsman Road
Materials Park, OH 44073-0002
(440) 338-5151
(800) 336-5152
(440) 338-4634 f
www.asminternational.org
gro.lanoitanretnimsa@ecivresremotsuc
Services: Publisher of online references, books, magazines, journals. Provider of educational programs for lifelong learning. Organizer of technical conferences and expositions.
Approx. Annual Billings: $17 million
Staff: 85
Stan Theobald, Managing Director
Joe Zion, Publisher
Founded: 1997
1100 West 9th St. Ste. 100
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 472-2121
(216) 472-2122 f
www.aztekweb.com
moc.bewketza@ofni
Services: Website Design and Development, Web Marketing, Marketing Communications.
Clients:
Hinkley Lighting
St. John West Shore Hospital
Revol
Ohio Wholesale, Inc.
Concrete Fastening Systems
Vocon
Lake Erie Nature and Science Center
Professional Memberships: Certified Microsoft Partner; NEOSA; AAF-Cleveland
Staff:
David Skorepa, Chief Creative Officer
John D. Hill, CEO
Kevin Latchford. COO
Benghiat Marketing & Communications, Inc.
Founded: 1983
23240 Chagrin Blvd. Ste. 445
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 831-8580
(216) 831-4240 f
www.benghiat.com
moc.taihgneb@stluser
Services: We Create Results™. B2B and consumer brand marketing, creative development, strategic marketing, media and public relations campaigns, packaging, trade show support and sales promotion.
Exceptional expertise in all segments of food and healthcare industries.
The Apogee Award, First Place, 2007 PR Campaign.
Professional Memberships: Public Relations Society of America; International Association of Culinary Professionals; The Second Wind Network; AAF-Cleveland
Staff:
Russell Benghiat, President
David Fenn, Vice President
Todd Vura, Vice President
Nancy Benghiat, Operations Director
Jodie McLeod, Senior Art Director
Ken Dieglio, Associate Account Executive
Kaitlin Masseria, Associate Account Executive
BFL Marketing Communications Inc.
Founded: 1955
1399 Lear Industrial Parkway
Avon, OH 44011-1360
(216) 875-8860
(216) 875-8870 f
www.bflcom.com
moc.moclfb@navapd
Professional Memberships: Sales and Marketing Executives of Cleveland; Executives of Cleveland; AAF-Cleveland; Bank Marketing Association; International Association of Exhibit Managers;
Staff: 7
Dennis J. Pavan, President & CEO
Juanita M. Kiley, Vice President
4091 Erie Street
Cleveland, OH 44094
(440) 975-4262
(888) 445-8255
(440) 953-2987 f
www.bmamedia.com
moc.aidemamb@ofni
Founded: 1994
16205 Oakhill Road
East Cleveland, OH 44112
(216) 851-6005
(216) 851-1238 f
www.bombaoneil.com
ten.labolgcbs@lienoabmob
Services: From logo to web design to broadcast production to publicity, Bomba O’Neil & Co. offers services ranging from project outsourcing to complete branding programs; is skilled in both consumer and b2b; and focuses on close client relationships throughout the creative process. Graphic and Web design; public relations and promotion; media buying; event planning. Nonprofit marketing and fundraising.
Professional Memberships: AAF-Cleveland; COSE
Staff: 2
Corinne L. Bomba, Partner
Bill O’Neil
Boondock Walker
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A Brand Establishment Company
Founded: 1993
2019 Center St. Ste. 100
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 861-1500
(216) 861-1501 f
www.btzbrand.com
moc.dnarbztb@mot
Services: Nationally-recognized marketing company specializing in brand development. The firm offers a full complement of solutions ranging from strategic business planning and research to developing brand identity, advertising, consumer and business-to-business marketing communications and web marketing solutions. BTZ’s founders are two of a handful of Certified Brand Strategists in the United States and Managing Partners of The Brand Establishment, a national network of Brand Development firms across the U.S.
Professional Memberships: American Marketing Association; AAF-Cleveland; The Brand Establishment; Leadership Cleveland; AIGA; The Second Wind Network
Staff: 7
Rosemary Breehl, C.B.S., President
Tom Traynor, C.B.S., Executive Vice President & Chief Brand Officer
Darcy Zehe, Vice President, Brand Management & Operations
Cam Mordaunt, Vice President, Strategic Marketing & Public Relations
Matthew Blazer, Vice President, Creative Director
Patty DelMonico, Senior Brand Manager
Terree Lasko, Controller
Founded: 1992
425 W. Lakeside Ave. 1st and 2nd Floor
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 241-8003
(221) 241-8033 f
www.brokaw.com
Services: Advertising, interactive and motion graphic design, brand research and strategy, media planning and buying, public relations, direct mail, market research, TV and radio production, online video
Professional Memberships: Worldwide Partners Inc.
Staff: 28
Bill Brokaw, Founder/Chairman
Tim Brokaw, Managing Partner
Gregg Brokaw, Managing Partner
Joe Messinger, Account Director
John McCauley, P.R. Director
Pat Pujolas, Creative Director
Steve McKeown, Associate Creative Director
24100 Chagrin Boulevard
Suite 280
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 831-0440
(216) 831-4072 f
www.brownandmiller.com
Services: Brown & Miller Advertising is a full-service agency with a wealth of in-house creative and strategic-minded talent. Services include: Strategic Planning (branding, corporate identity, market research, strategic market plans), Sales Promotions (incentive programs, package design, website design, internet marketing), Broadcast Media (media planning, media negotiation, creative scriptwriting, television and radio production), Print Media (media planning, ad design, copy writing, billboards, brochures), Direct Response (conceptual development, mailer production, database management), and Public Relations (press kits, media relations, trade show publicity, booth/display design).
Staff: 22
Founded: 2004
2026 Murray Hill Road, Ste 107-B
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 721-1100
(216) 753-4933 f
moc.oohay@retsusrehpotsirhc
Services: Committed to developing the client’s ideas and objectives into memorable experiences through print and web communications.
Staff:
Christopher Suster, President
CMP - Custom Media Partners
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Corky Thacker Communications, Inc.
Founded: 1999
2592 Fenwick Road
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 371-4693
(216) 371-4928 f
www.corkythacker.com
moc.rekcahtykroc@ykroc
Services: Full-service advertising and public relations agency for business-to-business and technical companies.
Clients:
Ferro Corporation
TES Engineering
Dover Chemical Corporation
Petroleum Chemicals
Case Western Reserve University
Professional Memberships: AAF-Cleveland; BioOhio
Staff:
Corky Thacker, President
Founded: 1994
3879 Savoy Dr.
Cleveland, OH 44126
(440) 356-3113
www.gocreativeworks.com
moc.skrowevitaercog@xf
Services: Affordable, creative graphic design and advertising services. 15 years of great advertising campaigns. We position our clients in the most compelling way with targeted, breakthrough creative and strategy.
Services include: Web design, TV & radio production, corporate video, logo design, literature and print ad design, direct mail campaigns and media buying.
Staff: 4
Frank O’Grady, President & Creative Director
Kathy Alexander, Media Buyer
1900 Superior Avenue, Ste. 304
Cleveland, OH 44114
(216) 579-6100
(216) 579-6102 f
www.CunninghamBaron.com
moc.noraBmahgninnuC@nnA
Services: Cunningham Baron is a full-service advertising, public relations and marketing communications company providing comprehensive planning, creative and production services to help our clients visualize their goals, reach farther and attain success.
Staff: 6
Founded: 1989
441 Richmond Road
Richmond Heights, OH 44143
(216) 692-3244
(216) 692-2474 f
www.design-edge.com
moc.egde-ngised@enaid
Services: Creating materials that produce outstanding results.
Since 1989, The Design Edge has been producing powerful, results-driven communication tools. Our clients like the way we think, the way we visualize, and the way we transform those thoughts and ideas into a unique concept; an image they are proud to take into today’s marketplace.
Clients:
CardPak, Inc.
Diversified Brands
Garland Company
Henkel Consumer Adhesives
Krylon Products Group
Lubrizol Corporation
Oils by Nature, Inc.
S&A Consulting Group
The Sherwin-Williams Consumer Group
Well Dressed Food Company
Staff: 4
Diane Ullemeyer, Creative Director/Owner
Founded: 1937
1100 Superior Ave. East
10th Floor
Cleveland, OH 44114
(216) 687-8514
(216) 771-1308 f
www.donerus.com
Services: Full-service advertising agency.
Clients:
ADT
Agri-Fab
Arby’s
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
DuPont
Eaton
INVISTA
Sherwin-Williams
Timken
Things Remembered
Staff: 100
Jennifer Deutsch, SVP General Manager
Jeff Petit, SVP, Account Management
David Gerboc, SVP, Account Director
Barb Walker, Senior Brand Planner
Laura Owen, VP, Creative Supervisor
Larry DeAngelis, VP, Account Director
Brian Keir, VP, Account Director
Elizabeth Adams, Director, Print Production/Traffic
Stacey Foster, HR/Office Manager
Falls Communications
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Felber & Felber Marketing
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The FitzSimons Company
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Founded: 1998
1001 Huron Rd. E. Ste.102
Cleveland, OH 44115
(216) 696-9116
(216) 696-4771 f
www.flourishagency.com
Services: Multidisciplinary full-service design studio, new media, photo styling, media planning and buying.
Professional Memberships: AAF-Cleveland; AIGA; Color Marketing Group
Staff: 7
Henry Frey, Partner
Christopher Ferrante, Partner
Steve Shuman
Jileen Coy
Chris Haas
Diane Ha
Anthony Hughes
30071 Frank Drive
Wickliffe, OH 44092
17592 Plum Creek Trail
Chagrin Falls, OH 44023
(440) 543-4495
(216) 870-1023
(440) 543-1425 f
www.gra-adv.com/
Services: New Business Development.
Ginny Rosen is currently retained by a handful of clients to keep them “top of mind” with prospects. Services include initial cold-calls, sharing collateral materials, engaging and developing relationships with prospects and earning opportunities. Ginny Rosen sets up web conferences, presentations, participates in new business meetings and attends business shows to network new leads. CRM programs are maintained by Ginny Rosen. Secured 2008 business opportunities for clients included regional, national and Fortune organizations. Current areas of business development for marketing and communications firms include: technology, housewares, healthcare, medical devices, food service and contract interiors.
Founded: 1999
The Hanna Building
1422 Euclid Ave. Ste. 431
Cleveland, OH 44115
(216) 902-8440
(216) 479-7667 f
www.grafik-dezine.com
moc.enized-kifarg@annaed
Services: grafik dezine is a boutique graphic design firm specializing in print and web based marketing materials. This includes logo development, identity campaigns, websites, web banner ads, brochures, postcards, annual reports, newsletters, catalogues. magazines, tech manuals, ads, invites, PowerPoint, custom photography and copy writing.
Clients:
The Shamrock Companies
Ohio & Vicinity Regional Council of Carpenters
Joyce Manufacturing Company
KeyBank
Fine Line Litho, Inc.
MRINetwork®
Professional Memberships: AAF-Cleveland; Toastmasters International
Staff:
Deanna Taus, Principal
Hitchcock Fleming & Associates Inc.
Founded: 1940
500 Wolf Ledges Pkwy.
Akron, OH 44311
(330) 376-2111
(888) 376-7601
(330) 376-2220 f
www.teamhfa.com
moc.afhmaet@oeledj
Services: Hitchcock Fleming & Associates (HFA) is known for its speed, responsiveness and ability to understand the consumer; how they think, act and what motivates them to react. We go to the greatest lengths to understand our clients, our clients’ business and our clients’ consumers. This is what allows us to develop smarter creative solutions that garner increased awareness and generate proven results. HFA’s main point of differentiation is that we are smarter, faster and better. We have smarter processes, which allow us to be faster thinkers, which ultimately end in better results for our clients.
Approx. Annual Billings: $81 million
Clients:
Carter Lumber
City of Akron
Choice Hotels
Dunlop Tires
Glidden
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, North American Tires (brand and retail)
Commercial Truck, Latin America/Asia, Off-The-Road Tires
Hoover
Keep Akron Beautiful
KraftMaid
LiquidNails
Louisiana Pacific
Schneller
Road Runner Akron Marathon
ThermaTru
Tremco
ICI
Icynene
Kelly Tires
Lumberman’s
Simonton Windows
Venture Lighting
Professional Memberships: AAF-Akron; AAF-Cleveland; AAAA; American Marketing Association; Direct Marketing Association; PRSA; IABC; BMA; DMI; NODMA
Staff: 98
Jack S. DeLeo, President/CEO
Charles M. Abraham, EVP/CFO
Shirley L. Shriver, VP/Research & Marketing Services
Nick Betro, VP Executive Creative Director
Karen Lahovich, VP Media
Keith Busch, VP Client Services/Business Development
Pat Kunklier, Director/Public Relations
20110 Winding Trail
Strongsville, OH 44149
(440) 212-3520
(440) 846-6723 f
www.hobrath.com
moc.htarboh@htarbohn
Services: Media Relations, Advertising, Graphic Production, Internet Website Development, E-Marketing
Clients:
Industrial and business-to-business
Staff: 2
Founded: 1974
4715 Whipple Ave. N.W.
Canton, OH 44718-2651
(800) 460-4111
(330) 492-5568 f
www.innismaggiore.com
moc.eroiggamsinni@kcid
Services: Innis Maggiore is the nation’s leading agency in the practice of positioning.
Approx. Annual Billings: $28 million
Clients:
Alside
Aultman Health Foundation
Bank of America
Goodyear
GuideStone Financial Resources
NEOUCOM
Nickles Bakery
Parker Hannifin
Progressive Foam Technologies
RTI International Metals
Republic Engineered Products
Shearer’s Foods, Inc.
Professional Memberships: AAAA; AAF; AMA; DMA; NIRI; PRSA;
Staff: 41
Dick Maggiore, President & CEO
Lorraine Kessler, Principal Client Services
Jeff Monter, Principal Creative
Mark Vandegrift, Principal Web & Digital Services
Kathi Maggiore, Principal Administration
Scott Edwards, Director Creative
Ric Paschke, Director Media
Donna Shelley, Vice President Strategic Communications
Doug Bennett, Director Research
Jack Wollitz, Director Public Relations
Sarah Bilhardt, Director Web & Interactive
Founded: 1995
7181 Chagrin Road
Chagrin Falls, OH 44023
(440) 247-4548
(440) 247-2294 f
www.jcfmarketing.com
moc.gnitekramfcj@ztnarfp
Services: JCF Marketing is a full-service advertising and public relations agency with a broad base of experience developing campaigns for local and national accounts. The group also specializes in marketing to the hospitality industry.
Professional Memberships: AAF; Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association; COSE
Staff: 10
Peter Frantz, President
Dennis Matz, Creative Director
Christine Thome, PR Director
Allie Morrison, Account Executive
Al Cohen, Account Supervisor
Founded: 2005
5931 Eastham Way
Hudson, OH 44236
(330) 650-0850
www.jeffrussellplus.com
moc.sulpllessurffej@rffej
Services: A group of creative professionals destined for adventures in marketing communications. Jeff Russell + Companions develop strategic and tactical marketing communications programs that connect your company, your product, your brand with the value your customer cares about.
Professional Memberships: AAF-Cleveland;
Staff:
Jeff Russell, President & Chief Creative Officer
Founded: 1990
The Powerhouse at Nautica
2000 Sycamore St. 4th Floor
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 589-0991
(216) 589-0908 f
www.jjefferson.com
moc.nosreffejj@namda
Services: Marketing/Advertising Planning, Market Research, Focus Group Moderating, Media Planning and Placement, Creative Concept Development, Direct Marketing, Print and Broadcast Design and Execution, Publicity Planning and Execution, Internet Web Site Design and Hosting, Executive Coaching.
Clients:
All Media Design Group
Akro-Mils
Avnet
Babcox Publishing
BAYarts
Beck Center for the Arts
BFL Marketing
Breehl, Traynor & Zehe
Cardinal Community Credit Union
CT Consultants
Decision Point Marketing
Dialogic
Intertape Polymer Group
K&D Group
Magnet
Riverside Medical Clinic
St. Cloud St. University
Weltman, Weinberg & Reis
Zaremba Management
Staff:
John J. Jefferson, President
57 E. Market Street, Ste. 3
Akron, OH 44308
(330) 253-1004
(330) 253-1076 f
KeathleyAd.com
moc.dAyelhtaeK@moT
Services: Branding, advertising, web/interactive initiatives, strategic planning, media buying, public relations
Clients:
GE Lighting
Akron Road Runner Marathon
Americhem
Akron Plastic Surgeons
Washington University of St. Louis
Stautzenberger College
Senders Pediatrics
Stewarts Caring Place
Staff: 15
Tom Keathley - Owner / Creative Director
Jackie Bebenroth - Associate Creative Director/Senior Copywriter
Jenn Grabiec - Media Director
Julie Jones - Director of Public Relations
Doug Herberich - Art Director
Sara Myers - Senior Account Executive
1730 Akron-Peninsula Road, Ste. 201
Akron, OH 44313
Founded: 1967
2103 St. Clair Ave
Cleveland, OH 44114
(216) 781-5000
(216) 781-5004 f
www.KGHinc.com
moc.cnihgk@ofni
Services: Comprehensive marketing communication services including publicity; sales promotion; graphic design for print media including advertisements, collateral materials, packaging and corporate identity; and internet marketing including website design/development and e-commerce.
Approx. Annual Billings: $3.2 million
Professional Memberships: AAF-Cleveland; Greater Cleveland Growth Association
Staff: 5
Tim Knudsen, President
Founded: 1987
LS Brand Building
1240 Huron Road
Cleveland, OH 44115
(216) 348-8500
(216) 861-1284 f
www.liggett.com
Services: We build brands. This leaves us little time (or desire) to label what we do as advertising, public relations or interactive. We find those definitions to be limiting and a bit old-fashioned. We’ve built a completely new kind of agency focused entirely on building brands.
Professional Memberships: AAAA; AMIN; PRSA; WORLDCOM; AAF
Staff: 70
Mark Nylander, CEO
David Moore, President and Executive Creative Director
Steve Veres, COO
Marilyn Chase, EVP, Brand Director
Chris Baldwin, VP, Brand Director
Brian Bloom, VP, Brand Director
Mark Cerame, VP, Brand Experience and Interactive
Dana Meister, VP, Project Management
Susan Preisler, VP, Brand Strategy and Research
Leslie Resnik, VP, Brand Director
Mark Szczepanik, Director, Brand Voice
Stacey Vaselaney, VP, Brand Director
Steve Wheeler, VP, Brand Director
Founded: 2004
2026 Murray Hill Rd. Ste. 103A
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 373-6979
(720) 222-0805 f
www.little-jacket.com
moc.tekcaj-elttil@ofni
Services: Advertising ¥ Design ¥ Interactive
Clients:
AIDS Taskforce of Greater Cleveland
Death + Taxes
EmployeeScreenIQ
Hey, Hot Shot!
Jen Bekman Gallery
Landline Productions
Lemlem
Open Doors
Team NEO
20x200
Virtual Software
Professional Memberships: AAF-Cleveland; COSE
Staff:
Ken Hejduk, Partner
Roger Frank, Partner
Founded: 1999
120 East Mill St. Ste 415
Akron, OH 44308
(330) 253-9000
(330) 253-9001 f
www.lunarcow.com
moc.wocranul@ofni
Services: Lunar Cow is an award-winning, visual communications firm specializing in assisting companies to solve problems and grow their business by strengthening brand communication over the web, in print and through multimedia. Our creative business professionals have backgrounds in graphic design, technology, marketing and business. Each team member blends an energetic passion for success with proven market research, strategic planning and best practices program development to achieve brand communications that “get noticed” and deliver measurable response. Our client-centric philosophy and proven 5-Step Mission Schedule guarantee your complete satisfaction.
Clients:
Akron Symphony Orchestra
Carousel Dinner Theatre
Cleveland Cinemas
Cleveland Play House
Chicago Plus
Chicago Southland CVB
Diebold Inc.
Dolphin Quest
Eastern Michigan University
First Merit
International Marine Animal Trainer’s Association
Lake Erie Shores and Islands
Marineland
Sandusky/Erie County CVB
Rubbermaid
Six Flags Theme Parks
Washington Park Zoo
Professional Memberships: Direct Marketing Association; AAF-Cleveland; American Teleservices Association; Chicago Southland
Staff: 8
Benjamin Harris, President/CEO
Brian Masuga, Design Principal
Founded: 1990
2291 Riverfront Pkwy. # 200
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
(330) 945-6232
(800) 949-5208
(330) 945-6290 f
www.maddoxmarketing.com
moc.gnitekramxoddam@bor
Services: Positioning specialists dedicated to helping clients innovate, communicate and grow by developing creative strategies and tactical executions that help a client differentiate their product/service in the marketplace.
Clients:
Clear Picture Cable
Delta Energy
Greater Akron Chamber
Massillon Cable TV
OSIA (Ohio Self Insurers Association)
REM Ohio
SIGO (Self Insurers Group of Ohio)
Professional Memberships: AAF-Cleveland; Greater Akron Chamber; Rubber Division; ACS; PRSA; Akron Press Club; American Marketing Association; Legal Marketing Association;
Staff: 6
Robert (Rob) M. Maddox, Managing Director
Jeanne B. Maddox, Executive Director
Tiffany Luc, Client Associate
Founded: 1943
388 S. Main St. #410
Akron, OH 44311
(330) 376-6148
(330) 253-1218 f
www.malonead.com
moc.daenolam@ytrehguad.leahcim
Services: Full-service Advertising, Consumer Research, Brand Planning, Media Planning and Buying.
Approx. Annual Billings: $250 million
Clients:
American Greetings
Bayer Consumer Healthcare
Veyance Technologies
Isuzu Motors America
John Deere
Kimberly-Clark
Nestle USA
Sears Holdings
HSBC Bank
Johnson & Johnson Consumer Healthcare
Sherwin Williams
Bombardier Recreational Products
Family Dollar
ITT Educational Services
Firestone Building Products
Efco, A Pella Company
Exxon Mobil Chemicals
Visteon
Staff: 250
Fred Bidwell, President/CEO
Gail Kay, Executive Vice President, General Manager
Katie Butler, Vice President Creative Director
Pat Hardesty, Senior Vice President Operations
Carol Howell, Senior Vice President Media
Founded: 1937
24865 Emery Road
Cleveland, OH 44128
(216) 292-4700
(888) 482-4455
(216) 378-0396 f
www.marcusthomasllc.com
moc.cllsamohtsucram@ofni
Services: Integrated Marketing Communications
Approx. Annual Billings: $92 million
Professional Memberships: AAF; MAA; PRSA; AMA; DMA
Staff: 98
Harvey L. Scholnick, Chairman
James B. Nash, Managing Partner
Mark E. Bachmann, Partner
Joseph J. Blaha, Partner
Beth H. Hallisy, Partner
Joanne J. Kim, Partner
Founded: 1980
28005 Clemens Road
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 835-5550
(440) 892-9195 f
www.ideaswithapoint.com
moc.tniopahtiwsaedi@kcin
Services: A full-service marketing and advertising firm relating to: market analysis; sales promotion; print and electronic sales materials; packaging design; brand creation; development and identity.
Staff: 16
Nicholas J. Lowe, President
Marie C. Bozek, Operations Manager
John Brubaker, Vice President
Scott Camarati, Creative Director
David Golladay, Senior Copywriter
Chris Grecko, Art Director
Tammy Howard, Account Supervisor
Joe Moore, Senior Art Director
McHale & Koepke Communications
Founded: 1992
31300 Solon Road #14
Solon, OH 44139
(440) 542-0080
(440) 542-0313 f
www.mchalekoepke.com
moc.ekpeokelahcm@elahcmj
Services: McHale & Koepke Communications is a full-service marketing communications firm, offering specialized expertise in the aerospace, health care, horticulture, plumbing, water treatment and industrial markets. Our strategic communication services include research, branding, advertising, electronic media, public relations and media planning/buying.
Professional Memberships: American Advertising Federation
Staff: 9
Sally Koepke, Principal
Jerry McHale, Principal
Dan Ward, Creative Director
McKinney Advertising & Public Relations
Founded: 1936
1520 Penton Media Bldg.
1300 E. Ninth St.
Cleveland, OH 44114
(216) 621-5133
(216) 621-1181 f
www.mckinneyad.com
moc.dayennikcm@enrecj
Services: Full-service agency specializing in strategic integrated marketing communications programs that include in-depth brand development and brand management, advertising, public relations, market research, direct mail, product launches, corporate communications, distributor/rep communications, sales promotion, collateral, trade shows, audio-visual programs and online marketing.
Professional Memberships: AAF-Cleveland; Public Relations Society of America; American Association of Advertising Agencies; Confrad International
Staff: 12
Roger H. Cerne, Chairman
Judy Cerne, Associate VP, Client Services
Founded: 1974
2778 SOM Center Rd. Ste. 200
Willoughby Hills, OH 44094
(440) 943-3600
(440) 943-3660 f
www.mediaii.com
moc.iiaidem@iiaidem
Services: Marketing communications, branding, sales support, new product introductions, business development. Specializes in business-to-business communications serving technology, manufacturing, service, medical, financial, real estate, wholesale distribution, electrical and electronic industries.
Staff: 5
Roy Harry, President
Founded: 2004
1468 West Ninth St Ste 440
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 241-2141
(216) 479-2437 f
www.mradvertising.com
moc.gnisitrevdarm@demalems
Services: Research/strategic planning, creative, media planning/buying, interactive design, print/broadcast production, packaging design, POS, direct marketing, guerilla marketing
Professional Memberships: AAAA; AAF-Cleveland
Staff: 20
Founded: 1990
600 Superior Ave. East
Suite 1300
Cleveland, OH 44114
(216) 621-6220
(216) 621-6221 f
www.mitchellallen.com
moc.nellallehctim@nesretep
Services: Consumer and business-to-business marketing, advertising and PR. Strategically creative. Creatively strategic.
Founded: 2001
3017 Morley Rd.
Cleveland, OH 44122
(216) 215-2192
(216) 371-9769 f
moc.loa@7103mat
Services: Consulting and research services, focusing on marketing planning, new product development, top management issues, new business, advertising effectiveness assessment, strategic planning.
Clients:
American Red Cross
Beech Brook
Cleveland State University
Debonné Vineyards
Invacare
National City Bank
Moreland Courts
Superior Tool
Talan Products
Staff:
Thomas A. Moore, President
National Yellow Pages Media LLC
Founded: 1976
Summit One 4700 Rockside Rd. Ste. 410
Independence, OH 44131-2148
(216) 447-9400
(887) 843-1091
(216) 447-9412 f
www.nypmedia.com
Services: Specialist in planning and implementing cost effective Yellow Pages, internet and search engine marketing campaigns that drive sales and support the brand. Regional and nationwide placement to fit a clients’ budget and marketing needs.
Professional Memberships: ADM; ADP; YPA; AAF-Cleveland
Staff: 13
Betty L. Brown, President
Dave Wolf, Managing Partner
Cynthia Adamek, Vice President
NMV Strategies LLC
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26600 Detroit Rd., Ste. 100
Cleveland, OH 44145
(440) 348-0500
(440) 348-0498 f
october-design.com
600 Superior Ave. E. Ste 1300
Cleveland, OH 44114-2654
(216) 479-6841
(216) 479-6801 f
pjmorininc.com
moc.cniniromjp@niromjp
Staff:
Patrick J. Morin, President
Founded: 1996
1846 Coventry Road #700
Cleveland Hts., OH 44118
(216) 932-0020
(216) 932-0424 f
www.pencacreative.com
moc.evitaercacnep@nibor
Staff: 2
Founded: 1985
23240 Chagrin Blvd.
Commerce Park IV, Suite 200
Cleveland, OH 44122
(216) 831-4421
(216) 831-3099 f
www.buildamovement.com
Services: Seamlessly integrating brand, communication, experience and business strategies to build movements that create competitive advantages.
Staff:
Mark Goren, President
Mike Hudock, Creative Director
Michelle Mulchin, Director of Account Management
polkadotpeeps ltd.
See Listing – Internet, Interactive Advertising
Founded: 1975
4853 Galaxy Pkwy.
Warrensville Heights, OH 44128
(216) 464-9687
(216) 292-4205 f
www.pumphreymktg.com
moc.gtkmyerhpmup@esined
Services: Marketing strategy, direct sales support, collateral, direct response, media analyses and advertising. Website design and multimedia sales presentations, creator of NavCat, a CD-based integrated sales tool. Business-to-business with emphasis on advanced technologies.
Approx. Annual Billings: $4.5 million
Professional Memberships: BMA; AAF-Cleveland; SME; APC
Staff: 7
David C. Pumphrey, President
Lenore Sienkiewicz, Executive Vice President, Client Services
Denise M. Orosz, Vice President/Production
Phil Brindley, Account Manager
Founded: 2002
26901 Cannon Road #140
Cleveland, OH 44146
(440) 735-9280
(440) 735-9281 f
www.rsolutions.us
su.snoitulosr@ofni
Services: R solutions is a full-service marketing and sales promotion agency. We focus on consumer packaged goods and household product companies, providing turnkey sales promotion, partnerships and integrated marketing services. Services include POP, sweepstakes, sales incentive and loyalty programs, direct mail, packaging design, brand building, and collateral materials.
Professional Memberships: AAF-Cleveland
Staff: 6
Rob Adelstein, Partner
Randy Golenberg, Partner
6100 Oaktree Blvd. Ste. 200
Independence, OH 44131
(440) 582-9768
revenue-resources.com
moc.secruoser-eunever@ofni
Founded: 1986
26600 Renaissance Pkwy.
Cleveland, OH 44128
(216) 595-2400
(216) 595-2410 f
www.rhblake.com
moc.ekalbhr@brb
Services: Business-to-business marketing communications, specializing in: industrial products sold through distribution, air pollution control and power generation, pharmaceutical manufacturing related goods and services.
Staff: 7
Bruce R. Blake, President
William C. Blake, Vice President
Bradley Urbon, Senior Account Manager
Founded: 1981
3201 Enterprise Pkwy. Ste 400
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 514-7800
(216) 514-7801 f
www.richardscommunications.com
moc.snoitacinummocsdrahcir@sdrahcirj
Services: Full-service, integrated marketing communications focused on the development of insightful marketing strategies and creative work that stands out from the crowd. Global capabilities include advertising, public relations, media and internet/e-commerce.
Professional Memberships: AAF-Cleveland; Business Marketing Association
Staff: 10
3330 Green Rd.
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 233-6602
www.robertsadvinc.com
moc.cnivdastrebor@rp
Services: Full service
Clients:
Classic Auto Group
Geppetto’s Pizza and Ribs
Johnny Malloy’s Sports Pubs
HOLA Fresh Mexican Restaurants
Golf Plus, Inc.
JTM Products
Kaufman Travel
Staff:
T. Patrick Roberts, President
Founded: 1981
12613 Detroit Ave.
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-7910
(216) 529-7915 f
www.rosenbergadv.com
moc.vdagrebnesor@evad
Services: Full-service advertising agency specializing in brand development, strategic market planning, media buying and creative solutions
Approx. Annual Billings: $10 million
Staff: 15
David Rosenberg, President
Rick Koehler, Vice President/Media Director
David Simon, Creative Director
Connie Ramser, Senior Account Executive
Rob Masek, Senior Art Director
Anna Latkovic, Senior Account Executive
Jenna Tucci, Account Executive
Dan Brenton, Production Manager
Marisa Himes, Executive Assistant
Cheryl Hudak, Assistant Account Executive
Camille Sciria, Copywriter
Kara McKenna, Art Director
Natalie Dobro, Administrative Coordinator
Chelsey Cain, Web Designer
Founded: 1992
1419 E. 40th St.
Cleveland, OH 44103
(216) 881-2556
(216) 881-5252 f
www.sampsoncarnegie.com
moc.gniknihtretrams@ofni
Services: We are known for serious brand consulting and providing “smarter thinking” to improve our clients’ bottom line. We are experts in brand development and adoption. We outfit integrated marketing communications programs to include marketing planning, advertising, public relations, web site design, internet/e-commerce, graphic design, direct mail, product positioning, TV, radio and motion graphics production, media planning and placement, along with multi-media sales presentations. Our clients are those having a true dedication and commitment to satisfy their customers and have a passion to stake their popularity and financial well-being on the brands bearing their company reputation.
Approx. Annual Billings: $1.5 million
Professional Memberships: AAF-Cleveland; MCAN: Marketing Communications Agency Network;
Staff: 6-8
Peter Sampson, Creative Director/President
Cynthia Graham, CFO
James Ross, Senior Designer
Dan Rothenfeld, Art Director
Dave Burzanko, New Media Specialist
The Shamrock Companies
See Listing – Project Management
Founded: 2002
2400 Superior Ave. Ste 202
Cleveland, OH 44114
(216) 344-9966
(216) 344-9921 f
www.singletonpartners.com
ten.aihpleda@srentrapnotelgnis
Services: Singleton & Partners specialize in helping businesses craft targeted messages to women and multicultural audiences, including African Americans, Hispanics and Asian-Americans. Clients may choose from a portfolio of services including: Corporate Diversity Planning, Broadcast Production, Diversity/Equity Coaching, Event Planning, Faith-Based Marketing, Media Planning, Public Relations, and Visual Communications and Design.
Clients:
Ohio Tourism Division
University Hospital Systems
Cuyahoga County Board of Health
Team Neo
The Fund for Our Economic Future
Professional Memberships: American Advertising Federation; SBE; EDGE; MBE
Staff: 10
Joyce Brown, VP/Director, Corporate Marketing Division
Renee Singleton, President/CEO
Janda Johnson, VP/Director, Social Marketing Division
Stephanie Jones, Project Manager, Social Marketing Division
Founded: 1976
633 W. Bagley Road
Berea, OH 44017
(440) 234-1812
(440) 234-1890 f
www.sonnhalter.com
moc.retlahnnos@ofni
Services: Specializes in advertising, marketing and public relations for business-to-business accounts. Creates custom marketing programs for companies that target professional tradesmen in the construction, electrical, plumbing, industrial and MRO markets.
Approx. Annual Billings: $10.5 million
Clients:
Arnco Corporation
BlueTech LLC
Bob Schmitt Homes
Brennan Industries
Klein Tools
Knaack LLC
Oil Skimmers Inc.
PMPA - Precision Machine Products Association
RIDGID
Woodhead Industries
Wright Tool Co.
Professional Memberships: AAF-Cleveland; PRSA-Cleveland Chapter; COSE; TAAN (Transworld Advertising Agency Network)
Staff: 15
C. John Sonnhalter, President
Terri L. Sonnhalter, Executive Vice President
Scott T. Bessell, Chief Operating Officer/Creative Director
Matt Sonnhalter, Vice President, Client Services
Rosemarie Ascherl, Public Relations Director
Connie Brittain, Media Director
Robin Heike, Production Director
Spirit Media
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ST&P Marketing Communications Inc.
Founded: 1992
320 Springside Dr. Ste.150
Fairlawn, OH 44333
(330) 668-1932
(330) 668-2078 f
www.stpinc2.com
moc.cnipts@pts
Staff: 17
Richard Kenney, COO
Noble Jones, Senior Vice President
Michael Kormushoff Jr., Senior Vice President
Wes Thompson, CFO
Russ Kern, Creative Director
Denise Kraft, Media Director
Ernie Farabaugh, Account Supervisor
Jeff Wessel, Operations Manager
Founded: 1954
29125 Chagrin Blvd.
Pepper Pike, OH 44122
(216) 464-4850
(216) 464-4512 f
www.sternadvertising.com
moc.gnisitrevdanrets@nretsllib
Services: Advertising, marketing and public relations.
Clients:
Aspen Dental
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and Rainforest
Feld Entertainment
Live Nation (formerly Clear Channel)
McDonald’s Restaurants (Buffalo, Central New York, Dayton, Erie, Johnstown/Altoona, Lima, Northeast Ohio, Pittsburgh, Topeka, Wichita)
North Olmsted Auto Collection (Mercedes, Saab, Porsche, Lotus of Cleveland, North Olmsted Auto Performance)
The Ohio Lottery
Reminger
Southwest General Health Center
Sterling Inc.
Third Federal Savings & Loan
The Culligan Water Company
Staff: 100
William J. Stern, President
Jamie Maier, Director of Pubic Relations
Stuart Glassman, Sr. Vice President/Management Supervisor
Eric Huvendick, Sr. Vice President/Management Supervisor
Tom Papadimoulis, Vice President/Creative Director
Bob Simon, Executive Vice President/Executive Creative Director
Steve Romanenghi, Deputy Creative Director
Jeff Thomas, Sr. Vice President/Director of Media Services
Stevens Baron Communications, Inc.
See Listing – Public Relations Firms
Founded: 2004
1301 E 9th St
Galleria Studio 702
Cleveland, OH 44114
(216) 574-9533
(216) 621-9910 f
www.studiothink.net
ten.knihtoiduts@ofni
Services: Full service communication/marketing firm: developing innovative and strategic print and interactive design ideas, projects and campaigns.
Professional Memberships: AAF-Cleveland; Better Business Bureau; Cleveland Marketing Association; Legal Marketing Association
Staff: 10
Christine Lobas, President
Beverly Jarvis, Director of Operations
Jana Vanadia, Creative Director
Steven Meyer, Senior Art Director
Leah Seper, Communications Director
Ian Gillespie, Interactive Design
Melody Taylor, Graphic Designer
Rachel Victor, Graphic Designer
Alicia Valle, Graphic Designer
Denise Choma, Office Manager
Sweeney
See Listing – Public Relations Firms
Founded: 1995
195 Shawnee Trail
Aurora, OH 44202
(216) 798-3058
www.alwaysthinkinc.com
moc.cniknihtsyawla@nnyl
Services: Strategic and award-winning ideas for marketing, advertising, direct marketing, and sales promotion. Create and produce TV, radio, print ads, direct mail, brochures, billboards, packaging, videos and web content. Develop integrated marketing communications programs for new/established brands and corporate positioning.
Clients:
Consumer, retail, business-to-business, and corporate in the following industries:
Advertising
Banking
Building
Eyecare/Eyewear
Fashion/Beauty
Fitness
Food/Beverage
Health Care
Interior Design
Hardware
Home & Garden
Housewares
Jewelry
Sporting Goods
Restaurant
Tourism
Professional Memberships: AAF-Cleveland
Staff: 1
Lynn Jereb, President/Chief Creative Officer
Founded: 1999
3635 Perkins Ave. Studio 5
Cleveland, OH 44114
(216) 391-2255
(888) 321-8422
(216) 391-2258 f
www.thundertech.com
moc.hcetrednuht@ofni
Services: thunder::tech is an integrated marketing agency that provides services in the areas of web, graphic design, interactive media, video, public relations and advertising.
Professional Memberships: Greater Cleveland Partnership; AIGA; PRSA; AAF; COSE; John Carroll University Entrepreneurs Association; The Web Association; Entrepreneurs for Sustainability (E4S)
Staff: 20+
Founded: 1992
20088 Center Ridge Road #202
Rocky River, OH 44116
(440) 333-6698
www.toomeyandfriendsadvertising.biz
zib.gnisitrevdasdneirfdnayemoot@retep
Services: Full-service agency. We do anything. And everything. Except windows.
Professional Memberships: AAF-Cleveland; American Marketing Association; Business Marketing Association
Staff:
Peter Toomey, CBC
Kevin Kolke, Creative Director
Founded: 1998
1382 W. Ninth St. #225
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 522-0100
(216) 522-0102 f
www.vilocity.com
moc.yticoliv@ofni
Services: Vilocity is where your business takes off. Vilocity helps companies throughout the U.S. reach their sales and marketing goals through innovative, interactive and offbeat marketing solutions. We strategize, create, and implement tactics like: strategic marketing plans, branding, print advertising, TV and radio spots, research, PR, advanced websites, e-mail marketing, exhibits, CD-ROMs and DVDs, direct mail, search engine optimization, e-commerce and much more. Our crew members have won many awards including being selected for NBC’s America’s Funniest Commercials, winning multiple ADDY Awards including a national Gold ADDY and Best In Show, an International ECHO Award from the Direct Marketing Association, a Parent’s Choice Award, a Communicating Arts Award, and more. Best of all, we provide this level of experience at a reasonable cost. Less expensive than large agencies. More professional than freelancers. We think you’ll agree there are many benefits to working with Vilocity.
Staff: 12
Ron Mileti, President
West Life
See Listing – Newspapers - Weeklies
Founded: 1994
24 N. High St. Ste. 200
Akron, OH 44308
(330) 762-9320
(330) 762-9323 f
www.whitespace-creative.com
moc.evitaerc-ecapsetihw@ofni
Services: WhiteSpace Creative is an award-winning integrated marketing resource firm. Based in Akron’s newly revitalized historic district, the company serves local, regional, and national business-to-consumer and business-to-business accounts.
Clients:
WhiteSpace Creative specializes in building products, children’s products, banking, transportation, healthcare and non-profit marketing.
Professional Memberships: AAF-Cleveland; Advertising Federation of Greater Akron; American Marketing Association; Young Professionals of Akron; Second Wind Network; COSE; Greater Akron Chamber
Staff: 28
Keeven White, President/Creative Director
Founded: 1951
25 Prospect Ave. West
Cleveland, OH 44115
(216) 696-2424
(216) 736-4425 f
www.wyseadv.com
moc.vdaesyw@oniramm
Services: Brand planning and strategy, creative, media planning and buying, direct marketing, retail merchandising, electronic media and marketing, production services. Employee owned.
Approx. Annual Billings: $144 million
Clients:
Anco Wiper Blades
Carrier Transicold
Champion Spark Plugs
Cleveland Clinic
Dirt Devil
GE Lighting
Hungry Jack
Irwin Union Bank
Kelly Services
Marathon
Medical Mutual
Meineke Car Care Centers
Moen
National City Bank
Pacific Crest Securities
Rockwell Automation
Wagner Brakes
Wyndham
Professional Memberships: AAAA; AAF; INBA
Staff: 100
Michael Marino, President & CEO
Margaret G. Weitzel, EVP
David N. Jankowski, SVP/Director Account Management
Sharyn F. Hinman, SVP/Creative Director
Susanne Brockman, SVP/Director Media
Dan Karp, VP/Creative Director-Direct
Lisa McLean, VP/Director Broadcast Production
Terry Tlchy, VP/Director Print Production
Terry Merecicky, Controller
ZE Agency Design Studio
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Academy Media Group
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Allied Printing Solutions, Inc.
See Listing – Printing
Americalist
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BMA Media Group
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Founded: 1945
2150 St. Clair Ave. N.E.
Cleveland, OH 44114
(216) 781-8300
(216) 781-7454 f
ten.kpa@slc
Services: Printing, automated direct mail, mailing lists – residential and business. Machine inserting and hand assembly.
Staff: 13
Barney Janes, President
Jill Janes, Sales
Sandy Waters, List Sales
Art Vance, Sales
Contemporary Design Group, Inc.
See Listing – Design
Felber & Felber Marketing
See Listing – Consultants to Advertising
Gianfagna Strategic Marketing, Inc.
Founded: 1992
1991 Crocker Road #450
Cleveland, OH 44145
(440) 808-4700
(440) 808-4707 f
www.gianfagnamarketing.com
moc.gnitekramangafnaig@naej
Services: By helping clients target their marketing resources toward their best sales opportunities, Gianfagna Strategic Marketing, Inc. has earned the trust of some of the world’s largest companies, generated record-breaking results, and won more than 50 awards for marketing achievement. We are a strategic marketing communications agency with in-depth expertise in targeted, data-driven direct marketing. We develop comprehensive marketing strategies and create dynamic campaigns that deliver our clients’ messages with power and influence. Our capabilities include direct and e-marketing; catalogs; advertising; brochures and collateral; sales demonstration tools and interactive sales presentations; trade show promotion; print and e-newsletters; database analysis and management; and customer relationship marketing. If you’re looking for a better return on your marketing investment, call the agency with the tricky name and ask for Jean “jon-fon-ya”.
Professional Memberships: DMA; AMA; AAF-Cleveland; DMA Cleveland; DMAW; National Association of Women Business Owners; Nationally certified as a Women’s Business Enterprise by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC)
Staff:
Jean M. Gianfagna, President
Goldstein Group Communications
30500 Solon Industrial Parkway
Solon, OH 44139
(440) 914-4700
www.ggcomm.com
Great Lakes Integrated
See Listing – Printing
Hitchcock Fleming & Associates Inc.
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HKM Direct Market Communications
Founded: 1922
5501 Cass Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 651-9500
(216) 961-6330 f
www.hkmdm.com
moc.lartnecgcd.mkh@atteloapl
Services: Full-service direct marketing including art/typesetting, printing, bindery, computer, mailing, shipping, inquiry/fulfillment, and warehousing services. Also creative and art services, color printing, on-demand personalized laser printing, digital color printing, database management services, and web development.
Professional Memberships: MFSA; PIANKO; NODMA; NAPL
Staff: 171
Rob Durham, President
Scott Durham, COO
Bill Mortensen, Account Services Vice President
Len Paoletta, Vice President of Sales
Midwest Direct
2222 W. 110th St.
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 251-2500
(216) 251-2577 f
www.mw-direct.com
moc.tcerid-wm@eibbegr
Services: Direct Mail, Printing, Direct to Press, Custom Design, Presort, Bindery, Laser Printing, Offset Printing, Lettershop, Fulfillment, Mail List Processing, Data Mailing, Jobs from 1000 to 3 Million Pieces.
Approx. Annual Billings: $10 million
Clients:
Bally Total Fitness
Proforma
Pets Marketing
Cleveland State University
Kent State University
PNC
City of PA
Xpress Loans
GNC
American Greetings
Professional Memberships: American Advertising Federation; Document Management Industries Association; Society of Healthcare Management; Direct Marketing Association; Mailing & Fulfillment Services Association; Print Industries Association; National Association of Presort Mailers
Staff: 250
Richard Gebbie, President
Direct Mail Experts:
Sean Gebbie
Jim Richter
Shea Richter
John Bush
John Bennett
Scott Campbell
Frank McMullen
Stevens Baron Communications, Inc.
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Sweeney
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881 E. 222nd St.
Euclid, OH 44123
(216) 731-5309
(216) 731-5162 f
moc.kaplav@okpoy_nnyl
Services: Direct mail advertising.
Staff:
Frank Zbiegien, President
Wyse Direct, Promotion & Design
See Listing – Promotional Products
An infoUSA Company
Founded: 1996
www.yesmail.com
moc.liamsey@ucucxela
Services: Online Customer Acquisition and Retention/E-mail Marketing. Yesmail Acquiring Customers: It’s what our client’s love about us. Our unique approach to finding new customers comes from our deep understanding of using e-mail to retain customers. We see everyday what happens to the prospects we acquire and the data we attain for our current customers. It works. Yesmail listens to your business needs and recommends a customized solution. Yesmail Retaining Customers: Your Long-Term Profitability is Counting on it. Yesmail offers smart e-mail solutions that will improve the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of retaining and growing your online customers. Our focus is your success; creating online direct marketing programs that leverage and enhance your existing initiatives is our mission. From full-service e-mail solutions to self-service ASP and hybrid models, our solutions are built on solid technology and years of industry experience.
Clients:
Nike
Coke
Hewlitt-Packard
Home Shopping Network
Avon
Macy’s
Nine West
Kodak
Lillian Vernon
Hotwire
US Bank
Subaru
Joann.com
Professional Memberships: American Marketing Association; The Web Association; Northeast Ohio Direct Marketing Association; American Advertising Federation; shop.org; E-mail sender and provider coalition, Trustee
Staff: 210
Internet, Interactive Advertising
Academy Media Group
See Listing – Advertising Agencies
Adcom-Optiem
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Founded: 1996
2271 Professor Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 502-1900
(877) 626-4500
(877) 626-4500 f
www.aetomic.com
moc.cimotea@ofni
Services: Website design and development services, internet and traditional marketing services, print and identity design.
Approx. Annual Billings: $1.2 million
Clients:
American Greetings
Cleveland Institute of Music
CWRU
Cleveland VA
MetroHealth
DoD
Professional Memberships: BLAS; AAF-Cleveland; WBSA
Staff: 8
Ryan Valentine
Roger Mexico, Creative Director
Akron Beacon Journal/Black Press Limited
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Area C
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Aztek
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Benghiat Marketing & Communications, Inc.
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BMA Media Group
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3700 Park East Drive
Beachwood, OH 44122
Capstone Media
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CBC Publishing, LLC
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Champion Studios LLC
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Cleveland Scene
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Contemporary Design Group, Inc.
See Listing – Design
Founded: 1995
3615 Superior Ave., Building 44
4th Floor
Cleveland, OH 44114
(216) 325-1800
www.digiknow.com
moc.wonkigid@ofni
Services: Award-winning interactive advertising, marketing and technology solutions sold directly to marketers or as a partner to traditional agencies. Services include online marketing planning; rich media campaign creative and execution. Website design and back-end systems; and custom applications for marketing and operational support.
Additional Offices: Columbus, Ohio / Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Approx. Annual Billings: $6.2 million
Clients:
Nestle USA
Visa USA
Cleveland Browns
Waste Management
Gold’s Gym International
Ohio Tourism
Lincoln Electric
Cleveland Cavaliers
Hitachi Medical Systems
Columbus Blue Jackets
Henkel Consumer
Prison Fellowship
FEI World Equestrian Games
MDI Entertainment
Goodyear Engineered Products
PPG
Kent State University
Nationwide Arena
Professional Memberships: AAF; Web Association; AIGA
Staff: 70
Founded: 1998
122 Broad Blvd
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
(330) 940-2565
(330) 940-2560 f
www.DigitalDayCreative.com
moc.gcdd@vkram
Services: Full-service online marketing agency & website design, email marketing, SEO/SEM, E-commerce, online media, application development
Clients:
Reynolds Wrap® Packaging Group
Duck Tape Products
The J.M. Smucker Co.
LasikPlus
Aurora Casket
Mars Incorporated
Professional Memberships: Transworld Advertising Agency Network
Staff: 22
Mark Vitullo, Partner
Shane Geisheimer, Partner
Fleishman-Hillard, Inc.
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Hitchcock Fleming & Associates Inc.
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Innis Maggiore
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Keathley Advertising
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Liggett Stashower
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Contact Mark Cerame, VP, Brand Experience and Interactive
(216) 348-8500, (216) 861-1284 f
Little Jacket
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McHale & Koepke Communications
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Founded: 2005
57 E Market St 2nd Floor
Akron, OH 44308
(330) 867-7337
(330) 319-7337 f
www.polkadotpeeps.com
moc.speeptodaklop@gnix
Staff:
David Sutula, Partner
Pumphrey Marketing Inc.
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The Shamrock Companies
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Spirit Media
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Stevens Baron Communications, Inc.
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Sweeney
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thunder::tech
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Vilocity Interactive
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Web-Max
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Founded: 2000
2465 Winesap Drive
Broadview Heights, OH 44147
(440) 717-0191
(440) 717-0443 f
ten.xoc@reyemennyl
Services: Experienced public relations professional with 27 years working in all aspects of marketing communications.
Staff:
Lynne Meyer
Alex Machaskee & Associates
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AllWrite Ink
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AMG Advertising & Public Relations, Inc.
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Benghiat Marketing & Communications, Inc.
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BMA Media Group
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Corky Thacker Communications, Inc.
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Cunningham Baron LLC
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Founded: 1984
6001 Cochran Rd. Ste. 103
Solon, OH 44139
(440) 542-1060
(440) 542-1090 f
www.darpr.com
moc.loa@dlognerd
Services: Full service integrated marketing communications agency providing public relations, marketing, advertising, special event planning, community relations, media relations, media buying, public and community involvement, promotions and conference management services. Specialist in multicultural marketing to African Americans and Hispanic audiences.
Clients:
Ohio Tobacco Control Foundation
Ohio Division of Travel and Tourism
County of Cuyahoga
City of Cleveland
Kaiser
Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority
Metro Health
Greater Cleveland Health Education Service Council
U.S. Dept. of State
Professional Memberships: NAMD; NAFE; BPA; AMA
Staff: 7
Dannette A. Render, President
Founded: 1952
200 Public Square #1400
Cleveland, OH 44114
(216) 241-0405
(216) 241-3070 f
www.dix-eaton.com
moc.notae-xid@drallatsr
Services: Public relations, marketing communications, creative services, media relations, crisis communications, investor relations and employee communications
Clients:
DSW
Diebold
Direct Energy
Forest City Enterprises
Kelly Services
Lubrizol
Parker Hannifin
PolyOne
Northwest Airlines
University Hospitals
Professional Memberships: AAF; PRSA; AIGA; DMA
Staff: 60
Scott Chaikin, CEO & Chairman
Founded: 2006
2460 Fairmount Blvd Ste 324
Cleveland Heights, OH 44106
(216) 932-8641
(216) 932-8642 f
www.thefairmountgroup.com
moc.puorgtnuomriafeht@nosnahnwad
Services: An independent consulting practice specializing in communications management. We provide businesses and nonprofits with the counsel, training and services they need to build strong relationships with key stockholders. Strategic planning. Branding. Public Relations. Marketing.
Clients:
Microsoft
Cleveland Council on World Affairs
Arthur W. Page Society
Celebrative Art
Cleveland Metropolitan School District
Professional Memberships: Public Relations Society of America; COSE
Staff: 2
Dawn Hanson, Principal
Ann Ray, Senior Consultant
Founded: 1994
50 Public Square, Fl 25
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 696-0229
(216) 696-0269 f
www.fallscommunications.com
Services: Strategic marketing support, crisis and issue management, media relations, community and public affairs, product introduction and support, corporate communications, creative services, Internet marketing, online PR and social media.
Clients:
Ames True Temper
Ave Maria University
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Cleveland Sight Center
Dutch Boy
FSM Capital Management
The Gates Group
General Electric Consumer & Industrial
The HON Company
Hylant Group
Lincoln Electric Company
Moen Incorporated
Northwood University
Sherwin-Williams Aerospace Coatings
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes Corp.
Sisters of Charity Health System
Table 45
Tarkett Residential
World Golf Championships - Bridgestone Invitational
Professional Memberships: PRSA; IABC; AIGA; AAF-Cleveland
Staff: 30
Rob Falls, President & CEO
Chris Lynch, Senior Vice President
Eileen Petridis, Senior Vice President
Jennifer Allanson, Vice President
Susan Lesko, Creative Director/Vice President
Julie Brosien, Vice President
Joe Mosbrook, Vice President
Felber & Felber Marketing
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The FitzSimons Company
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Omnicom Group
1350 Euclid Ave. Ste. 200
Cleveland, OH 44115
(216) 566-7019
(216) 928-3443 f
www.fleishman.com
Services: Fleishman-Hillard, one of the world’s leading public relations and digital communications firms, has built its reputation by using strategic communications to deliver meaningful impact to its clients.
Goldstein Group Communications
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Hitchcock Fleming & Associates Inc.
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581 Boston Mills Rd. Ste. 400
Hudson, OH 44236
(330) 655-5522
(330) 655-5552 f
www.igpr.com
Innis Maggiore
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Founded: 1989
303 Rye Gate
Bay Village, OH 44140-1273
(440) 835-4525
www.jptgrouppr.com
ten.labolgcbs@puorgtpj
Services: A full-service marketing communications firm serving primarily business-to-business clients. We offer strategic counsel, proven experience, fundamental expertise and high ethical standards. We have the creativity to generate big ideas and the essential attention to the small details that make them work.
Professional Memberships: Public Relations Society of America; AAF-Cleveland; Independent Practitioners Group
Staff: 1
James P. Tabaczynski, President
Keathley Advertising
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Founded: 1984
700 W. St. Clair Ave. Ste. 414
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 696-1686
(216) 771-5206 f
www.landaupr.com
moc.rpuadnal@tcatnoc
Services: Full-service public relations with expertise in the areas of national and international media relations, issues management, crisis communications and community relations. Business sectors include consumer products, business-to-business, health care, technology, restaurants, food service, community and economic development projects.
Clients:
Corporate:
The Timken Company
Third Federal Savings & Loan
Tyco Flow Control
Daimler Trucks North America, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Mitsubishi Fuso, Detroit Diesel
CardiArc, Inc.
Roxul
Baker Hostetler
Buckley King
Red Apple Digital
GCA Services Group
Signature Worldwide
McGill Property Group
Real Living Realty One (now Howard Hanna)
Clear Channel Communications (Radio) N.E. Ohio
Hospitality:
Taste of the NFL - national fundraiser at Super Bowl
Hyde Park Restaurant Group, including: Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse, Blake’s Seafood, Metropolitan Café
Consumer Products & Services:
Giant Eagle, Inc. - Ohio
Things Remembered
MeadWestvaco including: Consumer & Office Products, At-A-Glance Group, Hilroy (Canada)
Kichler Lighting
Emerson Ceiling Fans
Agri-Fab
Institutional:
Case Western Reserve University
Cuyahoga Community College
Distance & Electronic Learning Academy (Colorado, Ohio, Pennsylvania)
HOPE Academies
Fund for Our Economic Future
Cleveland Plus Marketing Alliance
A Christmas Story House
Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards
The Gathering Place
Professional Memberships: PRSA; IPREX; AAF-Cleveland
Staff: 20
Howard Landau, President
Terry Uhl, Executive Vice President
Jennifer Walker, Vice President
Laura Scharf, Vice President
Liggett Stashower
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(216) 348-8500, (216) 861-1284 f
Maddox Marketing Group Inc.
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Market Speak Inc.
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Marketing Resources & Results Inc.
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McHale & Koepke Communications
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McKinney Advertising & Public Relations
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Media II Inc.
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Founded: 1996
925 Euclid Ave., 650 Huntington Bldg.
Cleveland, OH 44115
(216) 902-3800
(216) 902-3807 f
www.roopco.com
moc.ocpoor@poorj
Services: Roop & Co. is a strategically oriented communications agency focused on public relations, investor relations and graphic design. The firm has expertise in media relations, marketing support, branding and crisis, employee and online communication.
Clients:
B&F Capital Markets
Cleveland Thermal
Fairport Asset Management
Gould Electronics
KeyBank
Kirtland Capital Partners
Ohio Aerospace Institute
RPM International
Sports Construction Group
Alta Holdings
Laminating Company of America
Ticer Technologies
St. Joseph Academy
Professional Memberships: AAF-Cleveland; PRSA; IABC; NIRI; The Press Club of Cleveland
Staff: 10
Jim Roop, President
Brad W. Kostka, Senior Vice President
Sonnhalter
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Spirit Media
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Founded: 1994
29125 Chagrin Blvd.
Pepper Pike, OH 44122
(216) 464-4850
(216) 464-4915 f
moc.gnistrevdanrets@reiameimaj
Services: Media relations, special events, community relations.
Clients:
Expositions Inc.
Feld Entertainment
GFour Productions
Live Nation
McDonald’s Restaurants (NE Ohio)
Playhouse Square
Reminger
Sterling Jewelers Inc.
Staff: 5
Jamie Maier, Director of Public Relations
Stevens Baron Communications, Inc.
Founded: 1958
1422 Euclid Ave. Ste. 645
Cleveland, OH 44115-1900
(216) 621-6800
(216) 621-6806 f
www.stevensbaron.com
moc.norabsnevets@snevetse
Services: Advertising, Public Relations and Corporate Communications.
Approx. Annual Billings: $10 million
Clients:
American Association of Automatic Door Manufacturers
Brush Engineered Materials
Clark-Reliance
CCC Health Careers Division
Cleveland Furniture Bank
Cuyahoga County Public Library
Eriez International
Eriez Magnetics
EYE Lighting
4M Emergency Medical Services
Ghent Manufacturing
Halex
Lancaster Colony
Moscarino & Treu
NSA
Pragotrade
Pronto
University Hospitals
Volk Safety Products
Professional Memberships: AAF-Cleveland; COSE; Northeast Ohio Communications Advocates; Public Relations Society of America; American Medical Writers Association; PRSA Health Academy; PRSA Food and Beverage Section
Staff: 15 Full and Part-time
Edward M. Stevens, President
Sally L. Stevens, Executive Vice President
Julie Osborne, Vice President
Jim DiFrangia, Energy/Environmental Practice
Sue Modzelewski, Office Manager
Jennifer Rickey, Account Coordinator
Paul Codispoti, Art Director
Mike Hendricks, Graphic Design
John Hornyak, X2 Medical Media
Karen Yacobucci, SLI
Founded: 1986
20325 Center Ridge Road
Penthouse Suite
Rocky River, OH 44116
(440) 333-0001
(910) 772-1688
(440) 330-0005 f
www.sweeneypr.com
moc.rpyeneews@mij
Services: Leading, independent full-service marketing and public relations firm. Sweeney provides expert diagnostics, strategic planning and tactical implementation services to business, consumer and professional clients in a wide range of industries, including: specialty practices in Consumer/Retail, Healthcare, Insurance, Technology, Financial services, Environmental and Industrial/Manufacturing.
Clients:
Aflac
Antares Management Solutions
Bond Distributing
Braden Sutphin Ink Company
Care Services
Color Systems International
Corporate United
Housekeeping Channel
Kent State University
Larsen Architects
Lithonia Lighting
NiteLites
The Plaza Group
Weiman Products
WonderTablitz
Professional Memberships: AAF-Cleveland; PRSA; Greater Cleveland Growth Association; Cape Fear Communications Roundtable
Staff: 10
James B. Sweeney, President & CEO
Kelly Erickson, CFO
Jennifer Manocchio, VP/General Manager
thunder::tech
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The Uhl Group
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Vilocity Interactive
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West Life
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Founded: 2001
2963 Coleridge Rd.
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 932-7459
(216) 932-7325 f
www.patriciawren.com
Services: Public relations, media relations, community affairs, event promotion, marketing communications, new media, editorial services and advertising, provided directly to clients or in partnership with other agencies.
Clients:
Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio
East Coast Original Frozen Custard
Lutheran Hospital
Nonprofit Voter Engagement Network
St Ives Inc.
Watt Printing
Professional Memberships: AAF-Cleveland; Press Club of Cleveland; COSE
Staff:
Patricia Wren, Principal