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ESSER DESIGN

2355 E. Camelback Rd., #200, Phoenix, AZ 85016 602-257-9790 · esserdesign.com Year Est: 1982 AZ Staff: 8 Principal(s): Stephen Esser, Pamela Esser

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Esser Design is an award-winning creative firm providing integrated strategic planning, branding, graphic design, and interactive design and development services. For almost 40 years, Esser Design has been the definitive choice for corporations, nonprofits, government agencies, municipalities, educational institutions and entrepreneurs seeking to define and differentiate their brand, engage their key audiences and increase their market share. Esser Design draws upon a proven strategic and creative process to provide unique and customized services to its clients.

COMPANY STRENGTHS: “Building great brands requires a strategic foundation that is expressed through authentic, creative and emotive storytelling. Our clients not only appreciate great results, they also enjoy the collaborative creative process. Our long-standing client partnerships are a reflection of this client-centric focus.” OUTLOOK FOR 2021: “Our focus for 2021 will be to continue our close strategic partnerships with our clients in order to deepen our understanding of their needs and the needs of their customers and communities. That focus combined with authentic and engaging storytelling will help our clients large and small, in Arizona and beyond, continue to grow and succeed.” last year 3

4714 N. 44th St., Phoenix, AZ 85018 480-268-9588 · rethincadvertising.com Year Est: 2008 AZ Staff: 10 Principal(s): Ed and Stephanie Olsen Notable Clients: Tempe Center for the Arts, Valleywise Health Foundation, NakedMobile, Sunstate Tech, Valley Schools, Washington Law Center

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Highnoon

117 E. 5th St., 2nd floor, Tempe, AZ 85281 480-219-7257 · highnoon.co Year Est: 2020 AZ Staff: 60 Principal(s): Joe Pizzimenti, Scott Kaufmann, Ken Bonham Notable Clients: Valleywise Health, Arizona Federal Credit Union, Cisco, ADOT, ACT!, AVNET, American Outdoor Brands, Circle K, DreamBrands

FabCom

7819 E. Greenway Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85260 480-478-8500 · fabcomlive.com Year Est: 1992 AZ Staff: 46 Principal(s): Brian Fabiano Notable Clients: Industry sectors: B2B, B2C, Healthcare, Education, Technology

RIESTER

3344 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85018 602-462-2200 · riester.com Year Est: 1989 AZ Staff: 117 Principal(s): Tim Riester, Mirja Riester, Tom Ortega, Alan Perkel Notable Clients: ADHS, Casino Arizona, MidFirst Bank, Talking Stick Resort, Chumash Casino & Resort, Truly Nolen

Ideas Collide

6125 E. Indian School Rd., #1001, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 480-659-4520 · ideascollide.com Year Est: 2005 AZ Staff: 47 Principal(s): Matthew Clyde, Rebecca Clyde, Michael Mason Notable Clients: Best Western Hotels & Resorts, Danzeisen Dairy, Paul Mitchell, Banner Health, Build Your Future Arizona

Bar Napkin Productions

2828 N. Central Ave., #1300, Phoenix, AZ 85004 602-492-9494 · bnp-llc.com Year Est: 2009 AZ Staff: 25 Principal(s): Haley Balzano, Jeffrey Rausch Notable Clients: AZ Cardinals, Hyatt, Atlasta Catering, Harkins, Verde at Cooley Station, Royal Palms Resort & Spa, Top Cup Coffee

Merestone

2625 S. Wilson St., #101, Tempe, AZ 85282 480-945-4631 · merestone.com Year Est: 1974 AZ Staff: 20 Principal(s): Rob Hill Notable Clients: Fortune 500 Companies

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LaneTerralever

645 E. Missouri Ave., #400, Phoenix, AZ 85012 602-258-5263 · laneterralever.com Year Est: 1962 AZ Staff: 102 Principal(s): Beau Lane, executive chairman; Chris Johnson, CEO Notable Clients: Toyota, Sparklight, Desert Diamond Casino, TruGreen, Wisdom Brands

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The James Agency

6240 E. Thomas Rd., #200, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 480-248-6710 · thejamesagency.com Year Est: 2005 AZ Staff: 26 Principal(s): Veronique James Notable Clients: Fiesta Bowl, Hotel Valley Ho, Mountain Shadows, Phoenix Children’s Hospital Foundation, National Harbor