Top Kansas City Marketing Agencies

Kansas City's diverse business ecosystem stands out for the sports & entertainment, transportation, agriculture, finance and technology industries where marketing agencies provide sector-specific services like agri-marketing, B2B strategies and data-driven marketing.

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Kansas City Industry Strengths & Business Landscape

The barbecue & jazz heritage city is also characterized by a diverse mix of thriving industries. Beyond having a sports & entertainment highlight sector that is home to NFL’s Chiefs and MLB's Royals, Kansas City excels in transportation, agriculture, finance, and technology.

Agencies in the city are well-equipped to provide for the city’s industry's demands. They have experience in B2B strategies, agri-marketing and food branding, corporate marketing, SEO tailored for the tech sector, and are also well-versed to develop strategy for the entertainment industry.

Marketing Trends & Specialities

To attend the demands of this heterogeneous business environment, marketing agencies in Kansas city specialize in sector-specific marketing. Agencies are effective in communicating agri-business innovation, especially by developing farm-to-table branding and sustainability messaging. Fan engagement, experiential marketing, and sponsorships are other niche-focused common strategies for the sports industry. Local marketing agencies also excel in creative crossroads branding, inspired by the pungent jazz and arts culture in Kansas City.

For the transportation & logistics industry, marketing agencies provide data-driven strategies, offering services like SEO for lead generation, LinkedIn outreach, and content marketing. The tech ecosystem benefits from tech-first digital strategies, Kansas city had a burst in tech pivoted by Google Fiber which led agencies to develop expertise in SEO, pay per click advertising and startup branding. The city is also home to major finance firms like H&R Block and American Century, which influences marketing agencies to provide financial services marketing, reputation management, trust-building strategies, and compliance-driven marketing.

Why hire a local marketing agency?

Hiring a marketing agency in Kansas city provides an ease for national outreach due to its central location, while being cost-effective when compared to other commercial hubs. There is also the advantage of cross-industry collaboration: agencies have close relationships with the sector industries, many times working with both startups and established companies. In turn, this frequently generates a spill-over effect, where early stage business will benefit from accessing high-level resources and exposure. Finally, agencies’ proximity to sports franchises allows them to have media & influencer leverage, granting access to media coverage and event marketing options.

Best 12 Kansas City Marketing Agencies

1. Cuvee KC

Cuvee KC
Services
Content Marketing
Digital Marketing
Social Media
Web Design
Web Development
Sectors
Healthcare
Professional Services
Restaurant
Sports
Notable Clients
  • KMB Engineering
  • Bacchus
  • UHD
  • United PT
  • The Golf Stable
  • Strategy Marketing Agency

    2. Strategy Marketing Agency

    Strategy Marketing Agency

    Headquarters

    Olathe, Kansas

    Founded

    2011

    Company Size

    23

    About Strategy Marketing Agency

    Are you tired of your marketing not performing? Struggling to explain your brand? Is your website not converting? We get it. Marketing is a challenge. Without an effective strategy or the right creative solution, you’ll strikeout. You shouldn’t have to be a marketing expert – leave that to us. Drive more business with a marketing strategy that works.

    Howerton+White

    3. Howerton+White

    Howerton+White

    Headquarters

    Wichita, Kansas

    Founded

    2002

    Company Size

    18

    About Howerton+White

    Howerton+White is an integrated advertising and marketing agency, providing strategic marketing solutions for regional, national, and global brands.Culture:At Howerton+White we celebrate professional and personal creativity, surrounding ourselves with tools that energize our sense of exploration to deliver unique creative solutions for each client. Collectively and individually we celebrate unbridled passion for the discipline of advertising, community involvement and life-affirming pursuits. A sense of adventure is part of everything we do, and one of the reasons we built a 24-foot slide in our space (we have stairs, too.)Philosophy:Staking a claim to your share of voice is essential to the success of your business. The only way to successfully break through the ever-increasing flow of information is to disrupt it — to change the conversation in a way that makes sure your message gets through like no other.At Howerton+White our most valuable contribution is to identify the one element that can become the change agent, the key to turning an audience, or an entire industry, on its ear.We believe this is best achieved through collaboration and an emphasis on working together, inviting clients to be part of our creative process.

    Services
    Branding
    Content Marketing
    Digital Marketing
    Graphic Design
    Marketing Strategy
    Public Relations
    SEO
    Social Media
    Video Production
    Web Design
    Sectors
    Education
    Energy
    Entertainment
    Finance
    Healthcare
    Hospitality
    Non-Profit
    Professional Services
    Real Estate
    Transportation
    Notable Clients
  • KES
  • KTA
  • Heartland Credit Union
  • Tallgrass Film Association
  • ComfortCare Homes
  • Fresco Marketing

    4. Fresco Marketing

    Specialized Sector Agency (Multicultural Marketing)

    Fresco Marketing

    Headquarters

    Kansas City, Missouri

    Founded

    2018

    Company Size

    7

    About Fresco Marketing

    As a minority (Latino) owned firm, we relate to the challenges that organizations can face when connecting with multiple and diverse audiences.At Fresco, we make our priority to work with brands that have a positive social impact in order to help businesses and the community grow their presence and enhance their image.We specialize in content creation and storytelling helping brands connect culturally, emotionally and authentically with the community and their consumers, cultivating a stronger presence. We know how towrite the message, how to produce compelling, interesting, and emotionally engaging stories, and most important, we know how to communicate that to build meaningful relationships.What sets us apart is that we are committed to connecting, listening, and understanding different audiences. We participate in a variety of activities and events that enable us to establish a connection and comprehend their needs and wants. At the end of the day, we are part of the community too.

    Services
    Branding
    Content Marketing
    Digital Marketing
    Event Marketing
    Influencer Marketing
    Market Research
    Public Relations
    Social Media
    Sectors
    Hispanic Marketing
    Multicultural
    Notable Clients
  • Walz Tetrick Advertising
  • Kansas City Royals
  • JE Dunn Construction
  • Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce
  • Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City
  • Crux KC

    5. Crux KC

    Crux KC

    Headquarters

    Kansas City, Missouri

    Founded

    2016

    Company Size

    46

    About Crux KC

    Crux is the “un-agency,” a radical rethink of what marketing can and should be. Our fractional CMOs, surrounded by a squad of specialists, focus on what truly drives a business forward – a high-performance machine built for branding, messaging, content, communications, digital marketing and paid media – to elevate brands, amplify missions and empower people.

    Services
    Branding
    Content Marketing
    Digital Marketing
    Graphic Design
    Marketing Consulting
    Marketing Strategy
    Public Relations
    SEO
    Social Media
    Web Design
    Sectors
    B2B
    Finance
    Healthcare
    Hospitality
    Non-Profit
    Professional Services
    Real Estate
    Restaurant
    Retail
    Tech
    Notable Clients
  • Mid-America LGBT Chamber of Commerce
  • Linda Hall Library
  • KC Common Good
  • AirFixture
  • TreviPay
  • 6. Social: Managed.

    Social: Managed.

    Headquarters

    Louisburg, KS

    Founded

    2017

    Company Size

    15

    About Social: Managed.

    Since the beginning, our mission at Social: Managed – a well-known SEO company in Kansas City – has been to manage our client’s social life so they can focus more on what matters in their business. As a nationally recognized, full-service digital marketing company in Kansas City, we specialize in communicating with our clients, helping our customers connect and interact with consumers, and providing them with a seamless marketing experience, all while using the latest technology and data-driven techniques. For us, this means treating every client project as our own and celebrating marketing wins alongside them. Oh, and did we say at affordable prices?

    Services
    Branding
    Content Marketing
    Digital Marketing
    Email Marketing
    Graphic Design
    PPC
    Public Relations
    SEO
    Social Media
    Web Design
    Sectors
    eCommerce
    Franchise
    Professional Services
    Real Estate
    Restaurant
    Notable Clients
  • Bio Microbics
  • Aspen Lawn & Pest Control
  • United Rotary Brush Corporation
  • Dr. Silverstein
  • Dr. Coleton Caldwell
  • EAG Advertising & Marketing

    7. EAG Advertising & Marketing

    EAG Advertising & Marketing

    Headquarters

    Kansas City, MO

    Founded

    2003

    Company Size

    20

    About EAG Advertising & Marketing

    A full service Kansas City-based advertising and marketing agency specializing in tactics tailored to small businesses and entrepreneurs. Whether you need an outsourced marketing department, brand strategy only, or something in-between, we can do it.

    Services
    Advertising
    Branding
    Content Marketing
    Creative
    Digital Marketing
    Graphic Design
    Logo Design
    Marketing Strategy
    Public Relations
    SEO
    Sectors
    B2B
    Professional Services
    Startup
    Notable Clients
  • American Micro Co.
  • Hynes Plastic Surgery Center
  • Brookside Merchants Association
  • Missouri Womens Business Center
  • BG Services
  • The Brand Whisperers

    8. The Brand Whisperers

    The Brand Whisperers

    Headquarters

    Overland Park, Kansas

    Founded

    1980

    Company Size

    31

    About The Brand Whisperers

    We build relationships between brands & people. The sum of our unique interests combined with individual expertise is what makes us a strategic and creative powerhouse. We're business leaders. Creative thinkers. Bright minds who bring varied perspectives and inspiration to the table.Across multiple categories, diverse target audiences and ever-changing communication channels, we leverage psychology and creativity to create brand relationships that are sustainable, substantial & profitable. Our unique Brand Whispering philosophy creates connected, meaningful experiences between you and your customers.Making a difference, not just things. Our expertise is in animal health, health & beauty and financial services, but the principles of Brand Whispering unlock the potential in any brand. It's a nimble approach that enables us to listen and understand, then apply the right pressure to push your audience to act — and push your brand to grow.Connections that lead to a lifetime of loyalty. That's Brand Whispering. And we are The Brand Whisperers.

    Services
    Branding
    Content Marketing
    Creative
    Graphic Design
    Logo Design
    Market Research
    Packaging Design
    Public Relations
    Video Production
    Web Design
    Sectors
    Animal Health
    Financial Services
    Health & Beauty

    9. J29 Creative

    J29 Creative
    Services
    Branding
    Content Marketing
    Creative
    Digital Marketing
    Graphic Design
    Marketing Strategy
    Social Media
    Video Production
    Web Design
    Sectors
    Beauty
    eCommerce
    Fashion
    Healthcare
    MBB

    10. MBB

    MBB

    Headquarters

    Overland Park, Kansas

    Founded

    1982

    Company Size

    138

    About MBB

    We are a talented group of marketers, thinkers, designers, interactive geeks and writers. We work with a variety of great clients, but our specialty is renovating classic, heritage brands.

    Services
    Advertising
    Branding
    Content Marketing
    Creative
    Digital Marketing
    Graphic Design
    Marketing Strategy
    Public Relations
    Social Media
    Video Production
    Sectors
    B2B
    Financial Services
    Health & Wellness
    Healthcare
    Notable Clients
  • Bargain Hunt
  • ICON®
  • Learning Quest
  • 11. The frank Agency

    The frank Agency

    Headquarters

    Leawood, Kansas

    Founded

    1981

    Company Size

    42

    About The frank Agency

    We are an employee-owned B2B marketing agency based in Kansas City. With over 40 years of experience, we have developed two core competencies: brand positioning and digital marketing.Our team of highly invested employee-owners are empowered to be bold, experiment, challenge, and act on behalf of our clients' success. As a close-knit, agile group, we bring together marketing professionals who are creators, dreamers, storytellers, and strategists.Data is at the heart of our decision-making process, guiding our every move to uncover insights and trends. We build scalable and predictable revenue generation machines that incorporate strategy, tactics, analytics, and technology. We value integrity and transparency, ensuring our clients are always informed about what we're executing, when we're executing it, and why.Our longest client relationship, spanning over 30 years, is a testament to our commitment to becoming an extension of our clients' marketing teams. Your priorities become our priorities, your goals become our goals, and your success becomes our success. It's that simple.

    Martin City Marketing

    12. Martin City Marketing

    Martin City Marketing
    About Martin City Marketing

    A marketing company that focuses on innovation, imagination, and originality. We believe big ideas make small business happen.

    Services
    Digital Marketing
    E-Commerce
    Graphic Design
    Marketing Strategy
    Print Media
    Public Relations
    SEO
    Social Media
    Traditional Marketing
    Video Production
    Sectors
    Automotive
    eCommerce
    Retail
    Notable Clients
  • Cable Dahmer Connect
  • Ride For Life Promo
  • Cable Dahmer Mailer
  • GMC
  • Kia