STIR Advertising and Integrated Messaging

STIR Advertising and Integrated Messaging is a brand turnaround specialist founded in 2000 and headquartered in Milwaukee's Walker's Point neighborhood. The agency partners with brands to deliver holistic marketing solutions that combine strategic planning, creative production, and media execution. STIR emphasizes transparency, client collaboration, and measurable outcomes, positioning itself as a strategic partner for businesses looking to revitalize their brand presence and drive meaningful engagement across channels.

The agency operates with a team of under 49 employees and maintains a minimum project budget of $1,000 to $10,000 with an average hourly rate of $174. STIR's service offerings include consulting and brand strategy, creative design and content production, digital, social media and influencer campaigns, public relations, and media planning and buying. The agency's areas of expertise cover branding (including naming), digital marketing (inbound marketing and SEM), and social media (influencers).

STIR serves clients across several industries, including Food and Beverage, Agriculture, Hospitality, and Health Care. The agency works primarily with small and medium businesses. Notable clients include Quad Graphics, Asenzya, Milwaukee Bucks, Milwaukee Area Technical College, Cousins Subs, Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin, Rural Mutual, National Business Furniture, St. Joseph's/Candler, and Odyssey.

The agency's portfolio showcases a range of digital marketing projects, including Smart Medicine, a Milwaukee Bucks campaign, artisanal branding for specialty products, a Cousin's Subs fully integrated marketing rebrand, and modernizing insurance marketing. STIR's leadership team includes President Brian Bennett, VP of Earned Media Christel Henke, Digital Director Neil Fraser, and Creative Director Scott Lawson.

STIR has received industry recognition, as evidenced by an award displayed on its profile. The agency maintains an active presence on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube. While no Google reviews are available on the DesignRush profile, the agency's emphasis on transparency and client collaboration suggests a focus on client satisfaction.