Lessing-Flynn

Lessing-Flynn, established in 1907, holds the distinction of being the longest-standing independently owned advertising agency west of the Mississippi River. Based in Des Moines, Iowa, the company excels in addressing complex brand challenges across a range of industries, including manufacturing, agriculture, education, and financial services. Recognized consistently as a Top Workplace in Iowa, Lessing-Flynn offers a comprehensive suite of marketing services such as audience identification, branding and storytelling, customer and brand experiences, media strategy, customer journey mapping, product launches, and bridging the gap between sales and marketing. The agency has a rich history of innovation, being among the first in Iowa to advertise on radio and television and one of the pioneers in the nation to use email for marketing purposes. Notable projects include creating a VR experience inside pig barns and revamping a 130-year-old insurance brand to unify multiple companies under a single brand. The company has also achieved significant results for clients, such as increasing website traffic by 263% in three months and executing a successful trade show product launch for Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas Inc., which resulted in 53 key industry publication features and 40% more VIP visits than the goal. Additionally, Lessing-Flynn has helped an ag finance company gain brand awareness with over 1,600 clicks and 319,000 impressions. The agency is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Marketing Association (AMA), National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA), Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), and Intermarket Agency Network (IAN). Adweek has recognized Lessing-Flynn as the Top Ad Agency in Iowa, underscoring its commitment to building a culture that attracts top talent and fosters long-term client relationships.