Independent list · re-checked September 28, 2026 · published by Primortul LLC

MONO

MONO is an independent creative agency in Minneapolis founded in 2004 by Jim Scott, Michael Hart and Chris Lange, built around the idea that simple work wins. It offers advertising, branding, design, production, social and experiential, and its client list includes Target, Walmart, Macy's and Google Pay. Nobody pays to be ranked.

Why it’s hereAd Age Small Agency of the Year winner in 2010 and a 4A's O'Toole Award recipient, still founder-led. Number 12 of the marketing agencies in the US.

Who leads itJeffrey Gorder, Chief Executive Officer.

Work they can showJelly Belly. Brand work to modernize the candy maker's identity. American Red Cross. Campaign to reach an audience the Red Cross had not been engaging. Google Project Fi. Launch campaign for Google's cell phone plan.

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.

A fit forNational consumer and nonprofit brands that want advertising, branding, social and production from an independent Minneapolis agency built around simple, direct creative.

Based in
Minneapolis, MN
Founded
2004
Led by
Jeffrey Gorder, Chief Executive Officer
Known for
creative · branding · design · consumer brands
Named clients
Target, Walmart, Macy's, Google Pay, Jelly Belly, Peroni, American Red Cross, Bumble, Sperry
Best for
National consumer and nonprofit brands that want advertising, branding, social and production from an independent Minneapolis agency built around simple, direct creative.
Selected work
  • Jelly Belly. Brand work to modernize the candy maker's identity. source ↗
  • American Red Cross. Campaign to reach an audience the Red Cross had not been engaging. source ↗
  • Google Project Fi. Launch campaign for Google's cell phone plan. source ↗
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.

MONO homepage, captured September 28, 2026
mono-1.com · homepage on September 28, 2026

Sources mono-1.com, prnewswire.com · LinkedIn ↗

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