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Amperage Marketing + Fundraising

Amperage is a full-service marketing and fundraising agency headquartered in Cedar Falls with a second office at 805 Wright Brothers Boulevard SW in Cedar Rapids, employing more than 30 people. Its public relations practice, led by a director of public relations, covers crisis communication and community relations alongside research, media buying, creative, web development and nonprofit fundraising counsel. Named clients include the Wisconsin Hospital Association, Kirkwood Community College, Mount Mercy University and Federal Signal. Nobody pays to be ranked.

Why it’s hereAn eastern Iowa agency with a named PR director and nearly 30 years of client work, listed on Expertise.com's Cedar Rapids PR ranking. Number 7 of the PR firms in Iowa.

Who leads itBryan Earnest, President & CEO.

Work they can showWisconsin Hospital Association. Marketing campaign with media planning and buying. The CCIM Institute. Brand development and brand awareness work. Kirkwood Community College. Media strategy, planning and buying.

Estimated cost

Estimated: $3,000–$8,000/mo, typical for Iowa PR retainers; not a quote.

Typical industry estimate, not a quote from any firm on this list.

A fit forHospitals, colleges and nonprofits that want brand, media buying and fundraising campaign help from one Iowa agency with offices in Cedar Falls and Cedar Rapids.

Based in
Cedar Falls, IA
Team size
11–50 people
Led by
Bryan Earnest, President & CEO
Known for
public relations · crisis communication · media planning and buying · brand development · fundraising consulting
Named clients
Wisconsin Hospital Association, Kirkwood Community College, Mount Mercy University, Federal Signal, Tanager Place, Davis County Hospital & Clinics
Best for
Hospitals, colleges and nonprofits that want brand, media buying and fundraising campaign help from one Iowa agency with offices in Cedar Falls and Cedar Rapids.
Selected work
  • Wisconsin Hospital Association. Marketing campaign with media planning and buying. source ↗
  • The CCIM Institute. Brand development and brand awareness work. source ↗
  • Kirkwood Community College. Media strategy, planning and buying. source ↗
Estimated cost

Estimated: $3,000–$8,000/mo, typical for Iowa PR retainers; not a quote.

Typical industry estimate, not a quote from any firm on this list.

Office
6711 Chancellor Dr. · Cedar Falls, IA · 50613 · 877-932-3279

Sources amperagemarketing.com, expertise.com · LinkedIn ↗

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