Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Full-Service Advertising Agency in Iowa
Founded in 1907, we are the longest-standing independently owned advertising agency in America. Our team of hungry, humble, and smart marketers specializes in solving complex brand challenges across diverse industries. We combine strategic thinking with creative execution to help challenger brands compete and established brands protect their market position. With deep expertise in branding, digital marketing, and media strategy, we deliver measurable results through audience identification, customer journey mapping, and innovative storytelling.Our values of investment in people, creativity, exploration, and teamwork drive lasting relationships with clients and communities. Recognized as a Top Workplace in Iowa, we maintain a culture that attracts top talent while staying ahead of industry trends for over a century.
Services
Branding
Advertising
Digital Marketing
Media Strategy
Video Production
Audience Research
Product Launches
Customer Experience
Details
- Year established: 1907
Highlights and features
- We offer over 115 years of proven advertising expertise across diverse industries
- Our full-service capabilities cover branding, digital marketing, and media strategy
- We specialize in solving complex challenges for both challenger and established brands
- Our team maintains deep expertise in agriculture, manufacturing, and B2B marketing
- We combine strategic thinking with creative execution for measurable business impact
Services
Brand Strategy
Our brand strategy services help businesses establish clear market positioning and develop consistent brand identities. We work with both challenger brands seeking growth and established companies protecting market share. Through audience research and competitive analysis, we create strategic frameworks that drive brand equity and customer loyalty while maintaining alignment with business objectives.
Digital Marketing
We develop comprehensive digital marketing strategies that integrate paid, earned, and owned media channels. Our services include social media management, search engine optimization, and data-driven campaign optimization. With certified digital specialists and media strategists, we help brands navigate the evolving digital landscape to maximize online visibility and engagement across target audiences.
Creative Advertising
Our creative advertising solutions combine strategic thinking with award-winning execution across traditional and emerging media platforms. From concept development to production, we create compelling campaigns that simplify complex messages and make technical content accessible. Our team of art directors, copywriters, and video specialists delivers innovative solutions that cut through market clutter and drive brand memorability.
Media Planning
We provide comprehensive media planning and buying services across traditional and digital channels. Our team of experienced media strategists develops data-driven approaches to audience targeting and message placement. With expertise in both B2B and B2C environments, we optimize media spend to ensure maximum reach and effectiveness while maintaining strict budget controls and performance measurement.
Video Production
Our video production services create engaging visual content for brand storytelling across digital platforms. With in-house videographers, editors, and animation specialists, we produce high-quality content ranging from corporate communications to product demonstrations. We specialize in creating immersive experiences that translate complex technical information into compelling visual narratives for both consumer and industrial audiences.
People
Tom Flynn
President & CEO
Fourth-generation family member leading the agency since 2007. Brings deep industry knowledge and strategic vision to client relationships. Prior experience includes working with Vermeer clients before joining the agency.
Jess Held
Executive Vice President & COO
Marketing leader with extensive agency experience since 2008. Specializes in operational excellence and strategic project execution. Former client-side marketer with Vermeer brings practical business perspective to client engagements.
Chris Hanson
Vice President of Creative Services
Creative leader with 23 years of design experience. Specializes in gestalt design principles and brand visual identity development. Brings technical expertise and creative vision to the agency's design solutions.
Joe Winn
Vice President of Brand Strategy
Award-winning strategist who founded the agency's video department in 2016. Specializes in brand storytelling and content strategy. Recognized for creative problem-solving and strategic thinking in complex marketing environments.
Jordan Beynon
Vice President of Strategy
Marketing strategist with extensive experience solving brand challenges. Focuses on developing comprehensive strategic approaches that bridge sales and marketing functions. Brings international perspective through personal and professional experiences.
Questions
What industries does Lessing-Flynn specialize in?
We specialize in manufacturing, agriculture, education, and financial services industries with deep expertise in B2B marketing and technical communication.
How long has Lessing-Flynn been in business?
Since 1907, making us the longest-standing independent advertising agency in America with over 115 years of continuous operation.
What makes Lessing-Flynn different from other agencies?
Our combination of strategic thinking, creative execution, and industry-specific expertise with a client-centric approach that builds long-term partnerships.
Do you work with national or international clients?
While based in Iowa, we serve clients nationally with capabilities extending to international markets through our strategic partnerships and digital reach.
What services do you offer?
Full-service marketing including branding, digital marketing, media strategy, creative advertising, video production, and specialized B2B solutions.
How do you approach client relationships?
We build long-term partnerships through transparency, expertise, and commitment to client success, with relationships spanning decades in many cases.
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