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We are the industry`s largest startup – the oldest and newest advertising agency in Chicago. Founded in 1873 as Lord & Thomas and reintroduced as Foote, Cone and Belding, we create big transformative ideas that drive change. With over 700 employees, we have an entrepreneurial spirit, with scale and best-in-class capabilities all under one roof.
Craig Karmazin founded Good Karma Brands in 1997 with the purchase of three radio stations in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. Shortly thereafter, he was fortunate that a number of his childhood friends decided to join him – they hosted radio shows, passed out t-shirts, sold advertising and talked sports both on and off the air (some things don’t change). This is where our story begins – Good Karma Brands began as a broadcasting company, where we learned the power of local marketing and strong community relationships. As the company grew through ESPN affiliated radio stations, we quickly became a Best Practices leader within ESPN Audio, and soon found ourselves shifting from a traditional radio company, and into a sports marketing company – finding new and unique solutions and sponsorships to activate for local advertising partners. Good Karma has expanded into new industries, including events and home solutions, and is always fueled by the desire to do things differently, align with premium brands and offer customized solutions for fans, partners and consumers. In 2015, the relationship with ESPN was expanded, as we could now offer local advertisers access to ESPN`s digital assets within our markets. A short three years later, and driven by the success of our partners and local advertisers desire for ESPN`s premium brand-safe environment, that agreement was extended to include additional markets outside of our radio footprint. Good Karma Brands continues in our expansion phase, both in broadcasting with the acquisition of WTMJ in Milwaukee, and through our ESPN digital markets throughout the country. And while we`ve been around for over 20 years, we pride ourselves on behaving much like we did back in 1997, as an entrepreneurial start-up, focused on getting results for local advertisers and having fun with our friends.
From our first campaign in 1999, we have been a driver in digital marketing innovation and have been assisting businesses of all sizes achieve their marketing objectives. As we have grown with the ever changing digital landscape, our commitment to our clients and our community has become even greater!
Barr Group helps companies improve the safety and security of the electronics and software embedded in their products. The company's engineers include internationally-known experts in the design of safe and secure computers who provide independent training and consulting services to companies in many industries. From pacemakers to cars, Barr Group helps make the computers inside everything safer and more secure.
INNOCEAN Worldwide is an award-winning agency with over 1,300 employees in 20 offices, across 16 countries. The Toronto office launched in 2010, and has grown rapidly from a handful of employees to an integrated full service agency with in house media planning and buying. In April 2016 the agency opened it`s first office in Montreal, and in June 2016 the Toronto office will move to larger redesigned space along King St. West.