Cramer-Krasselt
Cramer-Krasselt is an independent full-service agency founded in Milwaukee in 1898 and headquartered in Chicago since the mid-1980s, with its Milwaukee office still operating. It offers creative, media, social, PR, analytics, UX and production, describes itself as the second-largest independent agency in the U.S., and belongs to the ICOM network. Clients have included Corona, Porsche and Cintas. Nobody pays to be ranked.
Why it’s hereIn business since 1898 and self-described as the second-largest independent agency in the U.S. Number 8 of the marketing agencies in the US.
Who leads itPaul Counsell, CEO and Chairman.
Work they can showPorsche. Made "The Irresistible Taycan" Super Bowl spot for the electric sports car. Tropicana. Campaign to set the brand apart in a commoditized juice category.
Estimated: $8,000–$25,000/mo, typical for US marketing retainers; not a quote.
Typical industry estimate, not a quote from any firm on this list.
A fit forNational consumer brands in autos, beverages and household products, such as Porsche, Corona and Tropicana, that want an independent Chicago agency founded in 1898 and part of the ICOM network.
- Based in
- Chicago, IL
- Founded
- 1898
- Led by
- Paul Counsell, CEO and Chairman
- Known for
- creative · media · public relations · analytics · performance marketing
- Named clients
- Corona Extra, Porsche, Cintas, Tropicana, Cat's Pride, Pacifico
- Best for
- National consumer brands in autos, beverages and household products, such as Porsche, Corona and Tropicana, that want an independent Chicago agency founded in 1898 and part of the ICOM network.
- Selected work
- Estimated cost
Estimated: $8,000–$25,000/mo, typical for US marketing retainers; not a quote.
Typical industry estimate, not a quote from any firm on this list.

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