# Flynn Wright

> Flynn Wright is an independent, full-service advertising and public relations agency founded in Des Moines in 1984. More than 100 people across Des Moines, Sioux Falls and Portland combine market research, strategy, creative, media, direct marketing, PR, video and web development for regional and national brands. Its practical distinction is sequence: research first, strategy second, execution third.

- **Founded:** 1984
- **Headquarters:** Des Moines, United States
- **Founders:** Peter Flynn Sr. (Co-founder; founder of Flynn Advertising Agency), Celia Wright (Co-founder; founder of Celia Wright Advertising)
- **Products:** Market research, Brand and campaign strategy, Creative production, Media planning and buying, Direct and lifecycle marketing
- **Notable:** Built a team of more than 100 people and expanded from Des Moines to Sioux Falls and Portland., Reported more than a sixfold increase in Unleaded 88 sales during a co-branded $1.88-per-gallon promotion for SD Corn and Kwik Star., Supported Oak Park’s launch and national visibility, including recognition among USA Today’s 2025 Restaurants of the Year.

## Products & services

- **Market research** — Qualitative and large-scale quantitative research into consumer mindsets and behavior.
- **Brand and campaign strategy** — Audience, message, positioning and campaign planning tied to business goals.
- **Creative production** — Copy, design, brand identity, photography, cinematography, animation and video.
- **Media planning and buying** — In-house negotiation, placement, data analysis, tracking and reporting across traditional and digital channels.
- **Direct and lifecycle marketing** — Millions of direct-mail pieces each month, connected to digital and email campaigns.
- **Public relations and content** — Outcome-focused strategic communications, earned media and content programs.
- **Web development and UX/UI** — Strategy, design and development for websites and digital experiences.

## Achievements

- Built a team of more than 100 people and expanded from Des Moines to Sioux Falls and Portland.
- Reported more than a sixfold increase in Unleaded 88 sales during a co-branded $1.88-per-gallon promotion for SD Corn and Kwik Star.
- Supported Oak Park’s launch and national visibility, including recognition among USA Today’s 2025 Restaurants of the Year.
- Named runner-up for Best Advertising Agency and Best Public Relations Firm in the 2025 Best of Des Moines awards.
- Developed a national Mediacom Mobile launch spanning direct mail, digital, outdoor, television, point of sale, PR and internal marketing.
- Maintained an A+ Better Business Bureau rating and accreditation.

## Latest updates

- **2026-02** — Paul Schlueter became CEO, Sarah DeKock became the agency’s first woman president, and Aaron Kennedy moved from CEO to chairman in a fourth-generation leadership transition.
- **2026-02** — Kyle Prendergast was promoted to chief operating officer, Bridget Proctor to chief creative officer and Jeff White to executive vice president and partner.
- **2026** — The agency’s BrainStorm showcase featured recent work for PacifiCorp, LCS, MidAmerican Energy, Veridian Credit Union, Mediacom, Donegal and Medica.
- **2025-07** — Kiersten Maertens, who began at the agency as a 2006 PR intern, became a partner.
- **2025** — Flynn Wright was runner-up for both Best Advertising Agency and Best Public Relations Firm in the Best of Des Moines awards.

## Links

- Website: https://www.flynnwright.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flynn-wright
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/flynnwright
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/FlynnWright

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Last updated: 2026-09-24