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

Zambezi

Zambezi is an independent, women-owned creative agency in Los Angeles founded in 2006 by former Wieden+Kennedy staff. It began in sports marketing and now handles integrated creative, digital and production for consumer brands such as TaylorMade, Autotrader and The Venetian. CEO Jean Freeman is the agency's majority owner. Nobody pays to be ranked.

Why it’s hereAd Age Small Agency of the Year in 2011 and 2016 and one of the largest woman-owned agencies in the country. Number 11 of the marketing agencies in the US.

Who leads itJean Freeman, CEO.

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 forConsumer and lifestyle brands (past clients include TaylorMade, Stance, Autotrader and The Venetian Las Vegas) that want an independent creative agency to handle brand campaigns, media and social together.

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Based in
Los Angeles, CA
Founded
2006
Led by
Jean Freeman, CEO
Known for
creative · integrated campaigns · sports and consumer brands · women-owned
Named clients
TaylorMade, Autotrader, The Venetian Las Vegas, Stance, Smartwater, Popchips
Best for
Consumer and lifestyle brands (past clients include TaylorMade, Stance, Autotrader and The Venetian Las Vegas) that want an independent creative agency to handle brand campaigns, media and social together.
Recognition
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.

Zambezi homepage, captured September 28, 2026
zmbz.com · homepage on September 28, 2026

UpdateIndependent, women-owned agency founded in 2006; the older zambezi-la.com domain now redirects to zmbz.com.

Sources zmbz.com, en.wikipedia.org, prnewswire.com, adage.com

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