# 19 Ideas

> 19 Ideas is an independent strategic marketing agency in Buffalo that combines brand strategy, creative, digital marketing, public relations, media, and web and application development. Founded in 2011 by Katie Krawczyk with technology partner Dan Gigante, the New York State-certified women-owned business is particularly visible in institution-heavy work for health care, education, nonprofits, cultural organizations, and regional businesses.

- **Founded:** 2011
- **Headquarters:** Buffalo, United States
- **Founders:** Katie Krawczyk (Chief Executive Officer and Founding Partner), Dan Gigante (Chief Technology Officer and Partner)
- **Products:** Strategy and research, Branding and creative, Public relations and media, Digital marketing, Web and application development
- **Notable:** Ranked No. 5 in Buffalo Business First's Western New York Fast Track Awards after two consecutive category-leading Fast Track recognitions., Recognized as one of Western New York's fastest-growing companies for three consecutive years., Certified as a New York State Women-Owned Business Enterprise.

## Products & services

- **Strategy and research** — Discovery, market research, audience and persona development, positioning, messaging, channel strategy and measurement planning.
- **Branding and creative** — Brand identities, campaigns, collateral, packaging, display design, copy, illustration, animation, photography and video direction.
- **Public relations and media** — Media relations, reputation work, social strategy, community and public affairs, media planning, buying and placement.
- **Digital marketing** — Content, search, paid digital, social media, campaign management, analytics and performance measurement.
- **Web and application development** — Websites, landing pages, ecommerce, interactive installations and custom applications designed around user journeys and conversion goals.

## Achievements

- Ranked No. 5 in Buffalo Business First's Western New York Fast Track Awards after two consecutive category-leading Fast Track recognitions.
- Recognized as one of Western New York's fastest-growing companies for three consecutive years.
- Certified as a New York State Women-Owned Business Enterprise.
- Won a Gold ADDY for animation, special effects or motion graphics for Lexington Co-op Markets' Community documentary animations.
- Received 2025 PRSA Buffalo Niagara recognition for Southern Junction social strategy and Mount Mercy Academy reputation and brand management work.
- Built the interactive John R. Oishei legacy installation for the entrance of Oishei Children's Hospital.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — The agency marked more than 15 years in business and described an active client base spanning business, cultural and nonprofit organizations.
- **2026-09** — 19 Ideas highlighted public-garden work covering branding, anniversary identities, websites, public relations and integrated marketing.
- **2026-09** — The agency promoted PR work for Lexington Co-op Markets as the cooperative reported nearly 1,000 new members and roughly $25 million in annual sales.
- **2025-09** — PRSA Buffalo Niagara recognized 19 Ideas work for Southern Junction and Mount Mercy Academy.
- **2025** — The agency published current guidance on short-form storytelling, community building, influencer work and iterative measurement for TikTok marketing.

## Links

- Website: https://19ideas.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/19-ideas/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/19IDEAS
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/19ideas/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/19IDEAS/

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Last updated: 2026-09-21