View the most recent top promotion agencies in the Promo 100
2004 Rank | Agency/Primary Services | 2003 Net Rev. | 2-Year Growth % | Agency Age | Net Rev./Employee |
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26 | CoActive Marketing Group Great Neck, NY John Benfield 516-622-2800—Events/entertainment, account-specific, radio promotion, intertactive, Hispanic | $32,037,000 | 28 | 32 | $142,387 |
27 | Concept One Communications Westport, CT John Kocis 203-221-1118 -Integrated conceptual marketing campaigns, strategic planning, creative development, promotion management, entertainment marketing | 2,498,907 | 1,634 | 3 | 249,891 |
28 | Zipatoni St. Louis, MO Jim Holbrook 314-231-2400—Promotional marketing/advertising, online, direct marketing, trade marketing, alliances/sponsorships, events, sampling | *28,277,000 | 1 | 20 | *188,513 |
29 | Mars Advertising Southfield, MI Ken Barnett 248-354-9760—Co-marketing, strategic media placement, advertising, e-marketing, fulfillment, event marketing, in-store promotion, strategic marketing, research/analysis, category marketing, custom publishing | 25,600,000 | 22 | 31 | 91,429 |
30 | J. Brown Agency Stamford, CT Jon Kramer 203-352-0600—Channel co-marketing, sales promotion, co-op TV/radio/print, event marketing/sampling, strategic planning | *30,145,000 | 4 | 20 | *150,725 |
31 | Wunderman Chicago, IL Daniel Morel, Steve Zammarchi 312-596-2500—Direct marketing, promotion marketing, sponsorship/alliances, interactive, database marketing | *188,812,200 | 9 | 46 | *55,095 |
32 | Bensussen Deutsch & Associates Woodinville, WA Jay Deutsch 425-492-6111—Sales promotion, branded merchandise, sports marketing, entertainment marketing, consumer products | 117,882,000 | 10 | 20 | 430,226 |
33 | Marketing Connections Group, Inc. Chicago, IL Patrick van den Heuvel 312-587-1465—Conversion marketing, on-premise marketing, sampling, mobile marketing, event marketing | 4,778,097 | 43 | 4 | 113,764 |
33 | The GEM Group Minneapolis, MN Keith McCracken 952-831-6313—Marketing/ sponsorship consulting, sports/entertainment marketing, sales promotion, direct marketing, brand development/package design, field marketing | 13,201,113 | 7 | 4 | 132,011 |
34 | Digitas Boston, MA David Kenny 617-867-1000—Agency services/marketing/creative, strategy/analysis, technology, media | 209,470,000 | -11 | 24 | 190,427 |
35 | Pro Motion, Inc. St. Louis, MO Steve Randazzo 314-997-0101—Mobile marketing/tours, field sampling/retail demos, customizing vehicles/displays, staffing/management, strategic field marketing | 3,077,935 | 73 | 9 | 219,853 |
36 | Pierce Promotions & Event Management Portland, ME Clint Pierce 207-523-1700—Retailtainment/demos, mobile marketing, sampling programs, mall marketing, sports marketing/activiation | *7,056,000 | 36 | 14 | *94,080 |
37 | Relay Sponsorship & Event Marketing Chicago, IL Wally Hayward 312-297-1400—Sponsorship consulting/negotiation, sponsorship management activation, plan development/implementation, mobile marketing, sampling, retail activation, event production | *8,470,000 | 268 | 3 | *138,852 |
38 | Marketing Lab, Inc. Minneapolis, MN Richard Butwinick 612-823-2292—Collaborative marketing, event marketing/sponsorship, media marketing partnerships, consumer promotion, strategic alliance partnerships | 1,224,536 | 293 | 4 | 204,089 |
39 | Strottman International Irvine, CA Ken Strottman 949-852-1166—Custom-produced promotional items, strategic services, creative services, sweepstakes/fulfillment services, youth engineer/teacher/mom insights | 10,164,200 | 55 | 20 | 125,484 |
40 | The Guild Group White Plains, NY Victor Ayala 914-467-8200—Promotional planning/implementation, trade/co-marketing, branding/advertising, multicultural advertising, event/field marketing | 9,128,000 | 1 | 24 | 123,351 |
41 | Penn Garritano Direct Response Marketing Minneapolis, MN Steve Penn 612-333-3775—Creative services, production planning, strategic planning, media purchase, Web development | $2,127,135 | 54 | 4 | $141,809 |
42 | Marden-Kane, Inc. Manhasset, NY Gibby Kane 516-365-3999—Sweepstakes/games/contests administration/creative, online promotion administration/creative, trade incentive programs, premium offers | 21,267,026 | 3 | 47 | 559,659 |
43 | Momentum Marketing Services Corp. Alexandria, VA Brad Nierenberg 703-519-9000—Event/experiential marketing, creative services, integrated promotional technology, strategic planning/concepting, innovative technology | 4,302,075 | 41 | 9 | 134,440 |
44 | Marketing Werks Chicago, IL Julie Guida/Scott Moller 312-228-0800 -Mobile marketing, event marketing, creative sampling, youth marketing | 2,702,119 | 26 | 17 | 90,071 |
45 | 141Worldwide Chicago, IL Jay Farrell 312-527-1091—Strategy planning, promotional marketing, intertactive services, sports/entertainment, face-to-face marketing | *35,000,000 | -11 | 25 | *130,597 |
46 | Eric Mower & Associates Syracuse, NY Eric Mower 315-466-1000—Sales promotion, channel merchandising/P-O-S, advertising, p.r./public affairs, media planning/buying, direct marketing, Internet | 18,768,010 | -8 | 45 | 110,400 |
47 | Source Marketing, LLC Westport, CT Howard Steinberg 203-291-4000 -Promotion planning/consulting, promotion implementation, retail/co-marketing, guerrilla/event marketing/local, radio promotion | 9,625,000 | 10 | 15 | 240,625 |
48 | The Integer Group Golden, CO Jeremy Pagden 720-497-8026—Sales marketing, retail marketing, field marketing, account planning, advertising, media, interactive, logistics/fulfillment, events, 1-to-1 marketing, production, p.r. | *97,000,000 | 3 | 11 | *125,974 |
49 | Campaigners Redondo Beach, CA Melissa Orr 310-643-7500—Event marketing/execution, sales promotion/execution, merchandising/P-O-P, consulting/strategic planning, Internet-based market research | 3,208,405 | 41 | 7 | 114,586 |
50 | Seismicom San Francisco, CA David Flaherty 415-864-4000—Traditional sales promotions, event marketing, sponsorship marketing, merchandising, online promotions, direct response marketing, promotional media | 3,787,586 | -4 | 4 | 108,217 |
51 | Mastermind Marketing Atlanta, GA Daniel Dodson, Jr. 678-420-4000—Strategic planning, tactical planning/concept development, communications development/design/production, program execution/mangement, program analysis/research | 9,120,000 | 15 | 22 | 172,075 |
52 | Aspen Marketing Services West Chicago, IL Patrick O'Rahilly 630-293-9600—Direct marketing, promotion, events, branded products, interactive, strategy | 39,194,574 | 10 | 8 | 126,434 |
53 | Eventive Marketing, Inc. New York, NY Sharon Kotler 212-463-9700—Reaching consumers at play, proprietary properties/sponsor development, sampling, sponsorship activation, ROI measurment analysis, strategic/conceptual development, creative development/production, event logistics/management | 3,725,470 | 122 | 11 | 155,228 |
54 | TSE Sports & Enterainment New York, NY Robert Tuchman 212-695-9480—Integrated marketing, corporate hospitality, athlete/celebrity marketing | $3,304,093 | 49 | 8 | $132,164 |
56 | Tipton & Maglione, Inc. New York, NY Martin Maglione 212-645-5577—Promotion planning/concept development, creative design/production, program fulfillment/execution, sweepstakes administration/prize seeding, advertising/positioning/creative | $4,181,800 | 39 | 22 | $209,090 |
57 | Latitude Dallas, TX Stuart Hayashi 214-696-7900—Strategic planning, creative concept development, strategic concept development, production/activation management, account planning | 4,359,000 | 30 | 16 | 128,206 |
58 | The Regan Group Los Angeles, CA Patti Regan 323-735-8700—Strategic planning, campaign concepting/execution, sweepstakes/games/contests fulfillment services, promotional products, grassroots, event marketing, promotional media | 2,854,212 | 32 | 11 | 150,222 |
59 | Marlin Entertainment New York, NY Neal Frank 212-888-5890—Event marketing, sweepstakes/contests, partnership marketing, field marketing design services | 3,987,000 | 36 | 14 | 332,250 |
60 | BFG Communications Hilton Head Island, SC Kevin Meany 800-248-0173—Integrated promotions, sponsorship maximization, sampling programs, field marketing, sweepstakes/games/contests, sports/entertainment marketing, interactive/Internet marketing | 4,642,420 | 31 | 9 | 128,956 |
61 | Hawkeye Communications New York, NY Richard Beanland 212-763-0200 -Promotions, direct marketing, data analysis, loyalty marketing, retail merchandising | 49,921,000 | -8 | 5 | 244,711 |
62 | Renegade Marketing Group New York, NY Drew Neisser 646-486-7700—Online promotions/Web development, mobile marketing tours, advertising, guerrilla/street teams, viral marketing | 4,705,576 | -14 | 8 | 134,457 |
63 | National Tour Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Johnny Capels 949-888-8708—Mobile marketing, sponsorship activation/execution, b-to-b special events, trade show display fabrication, graphic design/production | 13,600,000 | 12 | 8 | 100,741 |
64 | Vertical Marketing Network Tustin, CA Philip Saifer 714-665-9400—Strategic planning/program ideation, creative development/implementation, accountspecific marketing, co-marketing, sweepstakes/games/contests administration | 1,869,655 | 44 | 8 | 155,805 |
65 | Carlson Marketing Group Minneapolis, MN James Ryan 763-212-4250—Relationship marketing, sales promotion, direct marketing, loyalty marketing, incentive travel/events | 234,000,000 | -12 | 66 | 76,696 |
66 | Promote It International, Inc. Lakewood, CO Barbie Gummin 800-669-1915—Sampling, couponing, influencer programs, sweepstakes, guest passes | 1,547,985 | 51 | 14 | 171,998 |
67 | Ervin Marketing Creative Communications St. Louis, MO Sallie Ervin 314-994-1155—Strategic planning/brand marketing, employee communications, promotion planning/execution, advertising, graphic design | 1,066,158 | 47 | 16 | 88,847 |
68 | Marketing Drive Worldwide Wilton, CT Dean Buresh 203-761-9125—Promotional marketing, promotional advertising/media, interactive, direct response | *55,000,000 | -32 | 16 | *107,843 |
69 | Javelin St. Louis, MO Mike Campbell 314-361-1450—Concept development, graphic design/production, logistics management/tour scheduling, set/activity/exhibit design/fabrication/production, venue/location/event research | 2,257,245 | 83 | 6 | 118,802 |
70 | Malone Advertising Akron, OH Fred Bidwell 330-376-6148—Consumer/trade publications advertising, interactive/Web site development, merchandising/P-O-P, media services | 7,468,314 | 15 | 61 | 81,177 |
71 | Media Logic Albany, NY David Schultz 518-456-3015—Strategic marketing/planning, brand positioning/strategy, creative development, media planning/buying, promotion marketing | $8,930,764 | 15 | 20 | $100,346 |
72 | Firehouse, Inc. Addison, TX Mark Hall 972-692-0911—Consumer promotions, P-O-S, Trade promotion/collateral, design, direct marketing | 1,439,000 | 16 | 7 | 110,692 |
73 | Modem Media Norwalk, CT Marc Particelli 203-299-7000—Integrated marketing communications, marketing strategy development, creative design, media planning/buying, e-mail/database marketing | 31,035,000 | -28 | 17 | 99,791 |
74 | The Spark Agency, Inc. St. Louis, MO Michael O'Neill 314-206-7700—Retail sales promotion, business meetings, event marketing, mobile marketing, displays/exhibits | 29,131,598 | 7 | 24 | 264,833 |
75 | Idea Connections Rochester, NY Carey Corea 585-271-4900—Promotional marketing, channel/account-specific, online/offline sweepstakes/games/contests, P-O-S/merchandising, direct/one-to-one marketing | 2,426,742 | -6 | 16 | 89,879 |
76 | LeadDog Marketing Group New York, NY Dan Mannix 212-741-2483—Event marketing/promotions, brand promotion/marketing campaigns, live consumer events, promotions/sweepstakes creation/execution, event planning/operations, sports marketing | 754,835 | 150 | 5 | 68,621 |
77 | The A Team LLC New York, NY Andrew Cohen 212-239-0499—Strategic planning/concept development, creative development/execution, account management, event marketing, direct marketing | 2,350,000 | 5 | 5 | 123,684 |
78 | Worktank Creative Media Seattle, WA Melinda Partin 206-254-0950 -Interactive media, film/video, Web, print, marketing campaign strategies | 858,818 | 264 | 3 | 53,676 |
79 | Don Jagoda Associates, Inc. Melville, NY Don Jagoda 631-454-1800—Strategic planning/creative concepting, online promotion planning/designing/hosting, sweepstakes/games/contests, offline/online incentive program management, group/individual travel award fulfillment | 6,978,052 | 5 | 42 | 99,686 |
80 | Alpha Marketing, Inc. Ellsworth, ME Steve Greene 207-667-2301—Sales promotion, direct marketing, trade marketing, entertainment marketing, integrated marketing communications | 750,247 | 60 | 4 | 125,041 |
81 | Summit Marketing St. Louis, MO Daniel Renz 314-569-3737—Promotional marketing, promotional products, direct response, recognition/incentives, not-for-profit fundraising, kids/family marketing, warehousing/fulfillment | 34,705,344 | -8 | 8 | 106,786 |
82 | Next Marketing Atlanta, GA Henry Rischitelli 770-225-2200—Sports marketing, mobile marketing, trade show management, sampling, guerrilla marketing | 2,791,310 | -10 | 11 | 155,073 |
83 | B.A.R.C. Communications, Inc. San Francisco, CA John Randazzo 415-772-1989—Promotion development, account-specific marketing, creative services, consumer advertising, strategic planning | 2,363,833 | -39 | 15 | 124,412 |
84 | Grand Central Marketing New York, NY Matthew Glass 212-253-8777—Mobile marketing, field marketing, bar promotions, retail promotions, radio promotions, college marketing, p.r., sports marketing, sponsorship development, strategic alliances, entertainment marketing | 560,542 | 18 | 5 | 93,424 |
85 | Brand Fuel Promotions Morrisville, NC Danny Rosin, Robert Fiveash 919-484-2565—Custom branded apparel, customized promotional products, Web services/online merchandising, marketing, graphic design, fulfillment | 1,643,591 | 50 | 6 | 86,505 |
86 | Jack Nadel, Inc. Culver City, CA Martin Nadel 310-815-2600—Promotional merchandise, incentive promotions, trade show marketing, recognition/awards, safety programs | $25,905,105 | -.3 | 51 | $111,181 |
87 | Gage Minneapolis, MN Skip Gage 763-595-3800—Consumer promotion, incentive marketing, interactive/CRM, creative design, sweepstakes | 26,578,000 | -43 | 12 | 212,624 |
88 | WatersMolitor, Inc. Minneapolis, MN Dori Molitor 952-797-5000—Strategic promotion planning, brand marketing consulting, promotion ideation/implementation, creative development/production, research/ROI analysis, marketing brands to women | 1,455,600 | -21 | 20 | 121,300 |
89 | BDS Marketing, Inc. Irvine, CA Beverly Ham 949-472-6700—Training/demos/assisted selling, merchandising, field marketing, promotions, data capture | 10,882,345 | -5 | 20 | 14,170 |
90 | Wencel/Hess Chicago, IL Michael Wencel, Sr. 312-255-1511—Corp. branding/identity, consumer sales promotion, trade sales promotion, premium ideaton/development, multi-media development, event marketing, ad campaigns,sales contests | 2,952,783 | 13 | 22 | 184,549 |
91 | Three Wide, LLC Kansas City, MO Dan Fromm, Joe Sciara 816-448-6700—Strategic planning/consulting, event/mobile marketing, creative services, sales promotion, p.r. | 2,212,883 | -6 | 6 | 130,170 |
92 | Roundhouse Marketing & Promotions, Inc. Madison, WI William Towell 608-242-5100—Consumer promotion/creative/concepting/implementation, P-O-S/merchadising/sales collateral, printing, fulfillment, premiums | 2,095,185 | -3 | 13 | 104,759 |
93 | SJI Promotions LLC St. Louis, MO Mark Shevitz 314-336-1331—Promotion marketing, event marketing, consulting | 1,006,700 | 8 | 16 | 111,856 |
94 | Object 9 Baton Rouge, LA Branden Lisi 225-368-9899—P-O-S/promotions/sweepstakes, brand identity/packaging/logo, print/electronic advertising, graphic/Web design, media planning/placement | 1,003,616 | 21 | 12 | 91,238 |
95 | PriceWeber Marketing Communications Louisville, KY Shanna Columbus 502-499-9220—Advertising, sales promotion, graphic design, p.r., Internet/Web page design, photography, multimedia, direct mail, account planning | 6,443,000 | -32 | 36 | 96,164 |
96 | IMC Holmdel, NJ Robert Zick 732-332-0515—Strategic planning, promotion development, trade marketing, design of collateral material, Web design/new media | 2,618,935 | -43 | 20 | 130,947 |
97 | Makai Events & Promotions El Segundo, CA Robbie Thain 310-546-9585—Tour development/management, sampling, event marketing, sponsorship negotiation, onsite activation | 1,001,878 | -29 | 9 | 45,540 |
98 | Promotion Management Corp. Westport, CT C. Samuel Stryker 203-227-8478—Sweepstakes/games/contests, creative/production, promotion planning, fulfilment | 278,206 | 16 | 31 | 92,735 |
99 | Centra Marketing & Communications, LLC Westbury, NY Robert Bell 516-997-3147—Strategic planning, research, new product development/marketing/distribution, creative, promotion management, account-specific | 1,248,000 | 1 | 8 | 124,800 |
100 | tkmw Ranch Santa Margarita, CA Don Reddin 949-216-9200—Merchandising/P-O-S/menus, promotion concepts/materials, Web site development, crew/franchise/dealer communications, promotional merchandise/packaging | 424,084 | 19 | 4 | 53,011 |
* Revenue estimated by promo editors; not verifiable. |