The university has partnered with a select group of vendors to support the creative and marketing needs across campus. The contracted vendors are listed below by areas of expertise and are ready to help you meet your goals.
Units should coordinate with their brand manager first to brief them on project goals and ensure there are no internal resources available to complete the work. If it is determined that working with a vendor is appropriate, reach out directly to the vendor that best meets your project needs. They will collaborate with you to establish a scope of work and produce estimates based on their rates. All vendors are required to adhere to brand guidelines and have received training from the Office of Strategic Communication to streamline the process.
Vendor list by area of expertise
Our multimedia service vendors offer a diverse range of expertise, specializing in photography, video production, animation and motion graphics, data visualization, audio production, and storytelling.
Hawk City Productions
Iowa City, IA
Contact Information
Nick Lindaman
nick@hawkcityproductions.com
(319) 400-5484
hawkcityproductions.com
Lemonly
Sioux Falls, SD
Contact Information
Jade Delaney
jade@lemonly.com
(605) 610-8585
lemonly.com
Miranda Meyer Photography
Iowa City, IA
Contact Information
Miranda Meyer
mirandameyerphoto@gmail.com
(319) 621-4811
miranda-meyer.com
Our graphic design vendors have extensive expertise across various design disciplines and are well-versed in Iowa's visual identity and brand guidelines. They specialize in print and digital design, data visualization, presentation design, and template design and development.
Benson & Hepker
Iowa City, IA
Contact Information
Robyn Hepker
robyn@bhdesign.com
(319) 339-7512
bhdesign.com
Creative Mellen
Iowa City, IA
Contact Information
Kevin Mellen
kmellen@creativemellen.com
(319) 382-5177
creativemellen.com
Lemonly
Sioux Falls, SD
Contact Information
Jade Delaney
jade@lemonly.com
(605) 610-8585
lemonly.com
de Novo Marketing
Cedar Rapids, IA
Contact Information
Alicia Anderson
alicia@thinkdenovo.com
(319) 200-4468
thinkdenovo.com
Our illustration vendors leverage Iowa's visual identity and standards to create compelling visual content. They specialize in dynamic data visualization, event graphics, and editorial illustrations that effectively communicate complex messages and ideas.
Lemonly
Sioux Falls, SD
Contact Information
Jade Delaney
jade@lemonly.com
(605) 610-8585
lemonly.com
These experts excel at transforming spaces into captivating, uniquely designed experiences that reflect the Iowa brand. Their expertise spans from creating custom graphics and trade show signage to executing large-scale installations and immersive branded environments, ensuring impactful interactions for their clients.
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These vendors specialize in bringing the university’s brand narrative to life through a variety of content types. They are skilled at writing persuasive ad copy, SEO-driven web content, campaign creative, social media posts, editorial content, and blogs that resonate with audiences.
de Novo Marketing
Cedar Rapids, IA
Contact Information
Alicia Anderson
alicia@thinkdenovo.com
(319) 200-4468
thinkdenovo.com
Strategic America
West Des Moines, IA
Contact Information
Dave Miglin
dmiglin@strategicamerica.com
(515) 453-2002
strategicamerica.com
Our content strategy vendors specialize in designing, creating, and maintaining content aligned with user needs. They excel in conducting thorough content analysis, refining strategies based on analytics, optimizing navigation structures for intuitive site exploration, and developing SEO-driven web content within the university's Drupal-based CMS.
Strategic America
West Des Moines, IA
Contact Information
Dave Miglin
dmiglin@strategicamerica.com
(515) 453-2002
strategicamerica.com
Our media vendors have extensive experience managing campaigns with the University of Iowa, enabling them to develop comprehensive strategies and manage media buying across diverse channels. This includes paid search, social media, display ads, CTV, traditional media, and out-of-home ads, ensuring effective lead generation and campaign management.
Bucket Agency
Johnston, IA
Contact Information
Tom Grady
Tom@bucketagency.com
(515) 710-0394
bucketagency.com
Informatics
Cedar Rapids, IA
Contact Information
Megan Thomas
megan.thomas@informaticsinc.com
(319) 382-0312
informaticsinc.com
True Interactive
Schaumburg, IL
Contact Information
Kurt Anagnostopoulos
kurt@trueinteractive.com
(847) 222-1328
trueinteractive.com
Specializing in comprehensive strategy projects, our vendor excels in qualitative and quantitative research to understand audience preferences, behaviors, and needs. They leverage Iowa's existing brand platform and identity to develop distinctive messaging frameworks and creative concepts that ensure consistency across diverse campus areas while adapting to Iowa's unique offerings.
Simpson Scarborough
Alexandria, VA
Contact Information
Andrea Kruszka
ak@simpsonscarborough.com
(630) 430-5561
simpsonscarborough.com
Contact OSC Brand Management for more detailed information regarding vendor expertise, hourly rates, and retainer options.