advertising agencies in Minnesota

• Minneapolis, MN (3)

1. 03 on the list · Minneapolis, MN

   Fallon

   Since 1981

   Fallon is a creative advertising agency founded in Minneapolis in 1981 by Pat Fallon, Tom McElligott and partners and owned by Publicis Groupe since 2000. It works under the positioning 'Human Magic', combining creative, strategy and media from its Minneapolis headquarters, and is historically known for campaigns for BMW Films, Citi, Cadillac and Arby's.

   Why it’s hereHelped put Minneapolis on the national advertising map, and still operates as Publicis Groupe's Twin Cities creative shop.

   Who leads itNikki Baker, Chief Executive Officer.

   Estimated cost

   Estimated: $8,000–$30,000/mo, typical for Midwest advertising retainers; not a quote.

   Typical industry estimate, not a quote from any firm on this list.

   creative · brand campaigns · media · holding company: Publicis Groupe

2. 04 on the list · Minneapolis, MN

   Colle McVoy

   Since 1935

   Colle McVoy is a full-service branding and advertising agency at 250 North 3rd Avenue in Minneapolis, founded in 1935 and owned by Stagwell. It pairs creative with an in-house media practice and lists La-Z-Boy, Frank's RedHot, Revlon, McCormick, Dairy Queen and Target among its clients. It was shortlisted for Adweek's 2025 Midsize Agency of the Year and named a 2024 Ad Age A-List Standout.

   Why it’s hereA 90-year-old Minneapolis agency recognised on Ad Age's 2024 A-List and by Adweek's Media Plan of the Year.

   Who leads itJessica Henrichs, CEO, DonerColle Partners (formerly CEO of Colle McVoy).

   Work they can showFrank's RedHot. Big Game campaigns with celebrity partnerships and sweepstakes; the agency reports a 69% year-over-year sales increase and 5.39B media impressions.

   Estimated cost

   Estimated: $8,000–$30,000/mo, typical for Midwest advertising retainers; not a quote.

   Typical industry estimate, not a quote from any firm on this list.

   brand campaigns · media planning and buying · CPG and retail · holding company: Stagwell

3. 05 on the list · Minneapolis, MN

   Carmichael Lynch

   Since 1962

   Carmichael Lynch is a creative advertising agency founded in Minneapolis in 1962, with a second office in Philadelphia, and long owned by Interpublic Group, which Omnicom acquired in 2025. It runs creative and a separate media unit, Carmichael Lynch Media, and has been Subaru of America's agency for decades; other clients include Bush's Beans, Maker's Mark and the Houston Texans. Ad Age has named it a Best Place to Work eight times.

   Why it’s hereSixty-plus years in Minneapolis and the long-time agency behind Subaru's U.S. advertising.

   Who leads itStacy Janicki, Chief Executive Officer.

   Work they can showSubaru. "Beautiful Silence" campaign, which the agency lists as a One Show, National ADDY and D&AD Pencil winner. Bush's Beans. "Peyton Canning" campaign, an AdFed Gold winner per the agency's site. Frigo. "We Are All Cheese Heads" campaign, credited on the agency's site with Effie and Jay Chiat recognition.

   Estimated cost

   Estimated: $8,000–$30,000/mo, typical for Midwest advertising retainers; not a quote.

   Typical industry estimate, not a quote from any firm on this list.

   creative · media planning (Carmichael Lynch Media) · automotive · food and beverage · holding company: Omnicom (formerly Interpublic)

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