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

marketing agencies in Minnesota

2 of the 13 marketing agencies on this list are based in Minnesota (MN), in Minneapolis. The other 11 are based elsewhere on the list. Who leads them, the work they can show, and why each one made the list. This is the list, not a ranking of the state. Nobody pays to be ranked.

  1. 12 on the list · Minneapolis, MN

    MONO

    Since 2004

    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.

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

    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.

    creative · branding · design · consumer brands

  2. 13 on the list · Minneapolis, MN

    Broadhead

    Since 2001 · 51–200 people

    Broadhead is an independent full-service agency founded in Minneapolis in 2001 by Dean Broadhead, with offices in Charlotte and Delafield, Wisconsin. Its 145 staff work on brands in food and beverage, agriculture, health and transportation, combining research, data science and creative. Clients include Sunkist, Norfolk Southern and Boehringer Ingelheim.

    Why it’s hereNamed an Ad Age Small Agency of the Year in 2026 and listed in Inc.'s 2025 Best in Business.

    Who leads itDean Broadhead, Founder + CEO.

    Work they can showSunkist Growers. See the Sublemonal social campaign to drive lemon demand, which won two 2026 Shorty Awards. Norfolk Southern. Delivering Wins stadium campaign built around the railroad's Atlanta Braves and Atlanta United sponsorships.

    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.

    food and beverage · agriculture · transportation · data and AI · full-service

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