About The Wendt Agency Social Media Marketing company in Great Falls, United States
Start with a dedicated group of marketing professionals. Add an open informal downtown office that encourages interaction and collaboration. Mix in a passionate commitment to our clients success. Top it all off with creative excellence and you have The Wendt Agency – eclectic individuals coming together to create signature work.
Never content with the same old same old and positively allergic to resting on our laurels we are constantly refining our craft. We feed our creativity with training research hard work camaraderie coffee afternoon snack breaks and the occasional office-wide tricycle race.
We produce ideas not just ads. And we produce them as an engaged and enthusiastic team. Our approach means everyone including our client partners has a seat at the idea table. We are all proud to live in Montana but silos belong on farms not in marketing agencies!
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Our growth both internally and with our clients is nurtured by our brand pillars. They guide and define how we work and the approach we take when building partnerships.
Not everyone can say they have always had an affinity for numbers but CFO Lorie Hager can. Part of Lories very nature is double-checking. And although part of what she loves about accounting is how everything fits together that doesnt mean she isnt open to new ideas. Lorie believes in pushing herself and helping her fellow employees build strong client relationships.
Lorie oversees the establishment and implementation of all of Wendts financial policies. As a certified public accountant Lories attention to detail guarantees accurate records. With more than 25 years at Wendt Lorie has firmly cemented her place in the agencys history and believes that it is part of her job to pass on Wendts illustrious legacy to others.
Carol Krugers past life in journalism prepared her well for the dynamic tides of the advertising world. Rather than be stymied by change Carol embraces it understanding that while change can seem like chaos it is an opportunity to learn and grow. Carol is a storyteller by trade and her Montana roots help her build meaningful connections with audiences. Her eloquent and efficient nature have earned her the nickname of Wonder Woman many times over though her official title is senior vice president. Carol offers strategic services including media public relations and social media planning for your account. Thorough and undoubtedly successful Carols plans are highlighted by a commitment to creativity and authenticity.
Trusting relationships both inside the office and out — Jennifer Fritz strives to build positive impactful connections with clients and co-workers alike. As vice president of client services Jennifer ensures that you feel secure with Wendt as a partner not just a vendor. Along with account management strategic planning and brand development Jennifer also leads the management of website projects. Jennifers innovative nature and attention to detail allow her to look outside the box for creative solutions. Each day Jennifer works to surpass expectations and put Wendts best foot forward for clients. Jennifer is cognizant of the fact that productive outreach strategies require creativity and she works to establish a culture wherein everyone has a seat at the table.
Even outside of the office Pam Bennett cant help but analyze advertising breaking each campaign into smaller pieces to figure out the who what and the why behind the story. That skill paired with her trusty instinct make her an ideal senior media strategist. As she approaches 30 years in the industry that instinct has been sharpened by considerable experience in media buys and radio. Pam bolsters campaigns by researching negotiating and implementing media buys for the greatest value possible. Her recommendations are rooted in calculated reasoning and thoughtful consideration. Stretching dollars to maximize engagement — thats what Pam delivers with every single media buy.
A glass banana a piece of sweetgrass a wine label that she designed herself — Kara Smiths office shelves house a quirky and sentimental collection that somehow fits together harmoniously. Similarly Wendts creative director harnesses the individuality and creativity of every person in the agency to create success. Kara believes that collaboration plus a desire to achieve makes Wendt stronger. She develops brands and campaigns for a variety of clients in numerous industries. With stylish captivating designs Karas creative doesnt just catch the attention of audiences — it holds it. Kara utilizes her formidable design background to translate storyboards into success. And her intrinsic understanding that creativity can be found in everyone makes Kara a thoughtful leader — and creative powerhouse — for the agency.
Johna Wilcox knows like Anderson Cooper that ’hope is not a plan.’ So as senior account manager everything that Johna (and by extension Wendt) does is for a purpose. No stone is left unturned and every detail is considered as Johna crafts marketing plans and strategies. She diligently cultivates positive relationships with clients day in and day out. Always in pursuit of excellence and more than willing to lend an ear Johnas superb listening skills shine and help clients communicate with their target audiences. Johna can always be relied upon for super service and she encourages everyone at Wendt to pursue the same level of care for clients.
For Merle McLeish organization is key as she navigates media buying for The Wendt Agency. Twenty-two years in the industry have allowed Merle to truly understand the ins and outs of media buying and she places ads with dexterity to ensure theyll draw the eyes of target audiences. As a team player whose goal it is to help others succeed Merles diligence is unparalleled. You can count on the fact that any task you give to Merle will be done correctly; its part of her commitment to strong partnerships. The detail-oriented personality that serves Merle so well in her hobby as a genealogist also comes into play as she creates and places media schedules to maximize engagement.
Sheena has always had a knack for color and space (and softball which she played in college) but she also possesses an uncanny ability to evoke emotion with her art. From concept to completion Sheena is dedicated to building memorable effective visuals. Her art is further elevated due to her strong partnerships with both her customers and her colleagues. To produce the best creative possible Sheena relies on communication with other members of the creative department. Sheena is mindful of the need for consistency understanding that it is essential to have a style that will translate across mediums. Always ahead of the curve Sheenas designs remain meaningful as they move from print to digital.
As Senior Digital Designer part of Johnny Ewalds job is staying on the cutting edge of quickly advancing digital and social trends. But even as his work constantly evolves Johnny values history appreciating the fact that he works for the longest-standing advertising agency in Montana. Johnny expertly navigates the digital world to create eye-catching user experiences. With the same ease that this avid fly fisherman hooks prized trout Johnny grabs the attention of viewers with carefully chosen fonts colors styles borders and images. It may appear effortless but Johnny has spent his 14 years as a graphic designer honing his technical and creative skills so that each billboard banner ad and brochure is a success.
Empathy might not be what first comes to mind when one thinks of social media but its what puts Tegan Bauer a cut above the rest as she navigates her role as social media specialist. Tegan constantly seeks excellence working alongside you to achieve meaningful connections with target audiences. For each campaign Tegan goes above and beyond with recommendations to further enhance your online profile. Such campaigns hinge on engagement which Tegan monitors throughout their duration so you can be sure your posts are reaching the intended eyes. Her proactive nature means youll never have to worry when algorithms change or a new platform pops up: Tegans always a click ahead of the game.
Creating digital experiences that engage the user is a challenge Justin Porter steps up to every day. As our UX/UI designer Justin implements custom solutions to create memorable and user-friendly web and digital tools. Justin knows it takes both an understanding of how users engage and interact online as well as cutting-edge technical skills to build immersive online experiences. Add in his commitment to producing only the best work for our clients and you get a UX/UI designer who fits right in at Wendt!
A born multi-tasker Haley Thomas does not like to spend her days sitting quietly doing the same thing over and over. What does she like? Helping people spotting needs and meeting them and above all scheduling workflow. Pretty much makes her the perfect person to be The Wendt Agencys production manager. A true team player Haley works closely with everyone at Wendt to make sure every single one of our projects is on schedule on budget and on target.
When your great-great grandfather helped keep order in Montanas notorious frontier railroad camps you can probably handle keeping Wendts accounts payable in order. Accounting assistant Jennifer Beisecker works closely with our CFO to handle processing posting and tracking of A/P invoices in an efficient and timely manner and with a smile on her face. And if youre looking for the full story on that historic Montana sheriff you can find that by clicking here.
As Montanas longest-standing advertising and marketing agency we have deep roots in the state and a passionate commitment to making sure it is a top-notch place to live and work.
Giving back to our community is baked into our lives-literally in the case of Christmas cookies we provide to Meals on Wheels each year. We believe in the power of volunteering. Whether producing pro bono work to brand Leadership Montana serving on the United Way Board of Directors or bagging trash during the annual April Cleanup we arent afraid to dive in and help out a worthy cause.
Our commitment to community covers everything from the arts to senior services to mentoring youngsters:
Bringing together diverse people to create success isnt just what we do at work its who we are every day.
When The Wendt Agency was established in 1929 the Internet was still in its infancy. Oh wait a minute . . . the Internet didnt exist yet. Neither did cable TV social media emails streaming radio/TV etc.
Weve seen a lot of changes in the last 86 years and we know nothing stands still in this industry. In fact its the knowledge we have built up over the decades that gives us the ability to ground our cutting-edge marketing strategies in hard-earned experience.
We are proud of our history and excited for our future!
