# Callis

> Callis is a privately held, full-service marketing agency in Sedalia, Missouri, built around a specific advantage: its staff lives in the rural American market that many national brands struggle to understand. Founded by Cliff Callis in 1987 and now owned and led by Megan Hartman, the firm combines research, brand strategy, advertising, public relations, web development, search, social media, content and analytics for organizations in health care, energy, agriculture, manufacturing, tourism, retail and outdoor sports.

- **Founded:** 1987
- **Headquarters:** Sedalia, United States
- **Founders:** Cliff Callis (Founder)
- **Team size:** 17 employees (provided company data)
- **Products:** Strategy and research, Advertising and media, Branding and public relations, Web and ecommerce development, Digital marketing
- **Notable:** Certified as a Woman-Owned Business Enterprise by the State of Missouri in 2026., Won 2025 Web Excellence Awards for the Queen City CAPS, Missouri State Fair Foundation and Phantom V websites., Earned first-place 2025 IAFE Hall of Honor communications awards for two radio ads and a digital carnival ad for the Missouri State Fair.

## Products & services

- **Strategy and research** — Customer, competitor and brand research translated into integrated marketing plans.
- **Advertising and media** — Creative design, media planning and buying, direct mail, lead generation, photography and video.
- **Branding and public relations** — Brand platforms, identity, messaging, reputation management, crisis communications and events.
- **Web and ecommerce development** — Custom, mobile-friendly websites, ecommerce experiences and ongoing optimization.
- **Digital marketing** — Paid search, programmatic and social advertising, SEO and AI search, email automation, analytics and reporting.
- **Social and influencer marketing** — Channel strategy, content production, community management and rural-audience influencer programs.
- **OUTdrive** — A podcast and article platform sharing practical marketing and rural-business lessons.
- **AI solutions and strategy** — Practical AI adoption, workflow guidance and AI-search visibility with human oversight.

## Achievements

- Certified as a Woman-Owned Business Enterprise by the State of Missouri in 2026.
- Won 2025 Web Excellence Awards for the Queen City CAPS, Missouri State Fair Foundation and Phantom V websites.
- Earned first-place 2025 IAFE Hall of Honor communications awards for two radio ads and a digital carnival ad for the Missouri State Fair.
- Reported a 269% increase in MOPERC organic search traffic over two years after an integrated SEO and content program.
- Built a recurring relationship with the Missouri State Fair dating to 1994.
- Launched the OUTdrive podcast in 2020 and reached its 100th episode in 2022.

## Latest updates

- **2026-08** — Callis promoted its 2026 Missouri State Fair 'Show-Me Stars & Stripes' campaign across TV, streaming, social, billboards, radio and print.
- **2026-04** — The agency announced Missouri Woman-Owned Business Enterprise certification following a state vetting process.
- **2025-12** — OUTdrive published its 257th episode, marking Cliff Callis's final episode as host and Megan Hartman's continuing leadership of the program.
- **2025-01** — Megan Hartman became sole owner after becoming president and partner in 2022.

## Links

- Website: https://ecallis.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/callis-integrated-marketing
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/callissocial
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/callis_social/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/callissocial

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Last updated: 2026-09-19