# Uproar Communications

> Uproar Communications is a woman-owned, Ypsilanti-based integrated marketing agency founded in 1996. Led by founding partner and CEO Heather Wendt, it combines market analysis, strategy, brand and creative work, web and social media, public relations, advertising placement, and event support for businesses, nonprofits, public bodies, schools, healthcare organizations, financial firms, professional services, and property managers. Its distinguishing promise is continuity: one compact team that can plan the campaign, make the pieces, place the message, and remain accountable for the result.

- **Founded:** 1996
- **Headquarters:** Ypsilanti, United States
- **Founders:** Heather Wendt (Founding Partner and President/CEO)
- **Products:** Market analysis, Strategic planning, Brand identification and storytelling, Web, email, SEO, and social media, Creative packages
- **Notable:** Operating since 1996., WBENC certification was granted in 2006 and renewed in 2024., Listed as a woman-owned business in Michigan public supplier directories.

## Products & services

- **Market analysis** — Competitive and internal analysis used to frame a marketing plan.
- **Strategic planning** — Integrated media and marketing plans built around a stated budget, timeline, and expected outcome.
- **Brand identification and storytelling** — Positioning, identity, and consistent brand narratives across channels.
- **Web, email, SEO, and social media** — Design, implementation, maintenance, integration, and ongoing channel management.
- **Creative packages** — Logos, stationery, press kits, signs, brochures, flyers, social graphics, websites, trade-show materials, sales packages, and style guides.
- **Public relations** — PR planning, media relations, press releases, conference and award support, and employee communications.
- **Advertising and media placement** — Campaign design, messaging, procurement, placement, and performance analysis across a defined time period.
- **Trade and event planning** — Sales kits, displays, video, giveaways, brochures, and pre-event press support.

## Achievements

- Operating since 1996.
- WBENC certification was granted in 2006 and renewed in 2024.
- Listed as a woman-owned business in Michigan public supplier directories.
- Represented client Unified - HIV Health and Beyond during its 2015 merger and rebrand announcement.
- Acts as a current media contact for national environmental-services company VLS Environmental Solutions.
- Maintained at least one publicly cited client relationship for more than a decade.

## Latest updates

- **2026-04** — Heather Wendt's public LinkedIn activity showed Uproar hiring for a graphic designer in Ypsilanti.
- **2026-04** — Uproar remained listed as media counsel for VLS Environmental Solutions as the company announced the acquisition of IDR Environmental Services.
- **2025-11** — Heather Wendt publicly highlighted COO Amanda Deveau's military service and described Uproar as approaching 30 years in business.
- **2024-08** — Uproar proposed a $2,430 integrated public-education campaign for Scio Township covering a master concept, landing page, direct mail, and digital content.
- **2024** — Uproar announced renewal of its WBENC certification.

## Links

- Website: https://uproarcom.com
- LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/uproar-communications
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/uproaradagency
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uproarcommunications

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Last updated: 2026-09-20