# FLIRT Communications, LLC

> FLIRT Communications is a privately held Chicago communications and event-production agency that designs corporate meetings, launches, conferences, campaigns, and employee experiences as one connected system. Founded in 2008 and led by President and CEO Kari McGlinnen, the firm combines message strategy, writing, design, video, digital tools, scenic production, and show management for enterprise clients in technology, healthcare, industrial supply, consumer goods, and related sectors.

- **Founded:** 2008
- **Headquarters:** Chicago, United States
- **Founders:** Kari McGlinnen (Co-founder, President and CEO)
- **Products:** Corporate events, Campaigns and internal engagement, Strategy and content, Media and digital production, Live production
- **Notable:** Won Best Mobile Application in Ragan's 2011 Employee Communications Awards for the CDW Partner Summit app., At the 2011 CDW Partner Summit, 626 of 744 attendees accessed the event app across Apple and Android - roughly 84% adoption - and shared more than 500 photos., Recognized in Chief Marketer's 2015 B2B Top Shops directory for meetings and events, digital/mobile work, and employee engagement.

## Products & services

- **Corporate events** — Sales meetings, product launches, leadership conferences, recognition programs, partner and customer conferences, and coworker events.
- **Campaigns and internal engagement** — Branding, culture building, brand reinforcement, training, recognition, and year-round employee communications.
- **Strategy and content** — Creative development, themes, key messages, speechwriting, presentation coaching, art direction, and graphic design.
- **Media and digital production** — Video and media production, websites, social media, event applications, and digital engagement tools.
- **Live production** — Project management, stage and scenic design, technical direction, entertainment management, and trade-show experiences.

## Achievements

- Won Best Mobile Application in Ragan's 2011 Employee Communications Awards for the CDW Partner Summit app.
- At the 2011 CDW Partner Summit, 626 of 744 attendees accessed the event app across Apple and Android - roughly 84% adoption - and shared more than 500 photos.
- Recognized in Chief Marketer's 2015 B2B Top Shops directory for meetings and events, digital/mobile work, and employee engagement.
- Produced the 2024 Cardinal Health Retail Business Conference general session at Wintrust Arena and, with PRG, converted it into a concert setting for Sheryl Crow.
- The FLIRT COMMUNICATIONS word mark was registered on the Principal Register in March 2025.

## Latest updates

- **2024-08** — FLIRT and PRG produced Cardinal Health's Retail Business Conference at Wintrust Arena, transitioning the general session into a Sheryl Crow concert.
- **2025-03** — The FLIRT COMMUNICATIONS word mark became federally registered.
- **2025-03** — Vice President and partner Leslie Fenton discussed FLIRT's non-exclusive partnership with Entire Productions on the No More Bad Events podcast.
- **2026-02** — President and CEO Kari McGlinnen joined Female Strong's CEO Roundtable in Chicago to discuss leadership, creativity, career growth, and team building.
- **2026-06** — The company's LinkedIn feed highlighted modular scenic backdrops and strategic lighting as a cost-conscious way to transform event spaces.

## Links

- Website: https://www.flirtcommunications.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flirtcommunications
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/flirtcomm
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flirtcommunications/
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/flirtcommunications

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Last updated: 2026-09-20