Independent list · re-checked September 28, 2026 · published by Primortul LLC

Epiphany

Epiphany is a small marketing and public relations firm founded in January 2000 by Julie A. Beem and Christa A. Nelson, started in Atlanta and operating from the Cedar Rapids area since 2002, now based in Marion. Its services include public and media relations, strategic planning, fractional CMO work, brand identity, web design, storytelling video, event planning and nonprofit fundraising. It is certified as a Targeted Small Business and woman-owned. Nobody pays to be ranked.

Why it’s hereA woman-owned Cedar Rapids-area firm in business since 2000 that Clutch classifies as a PR firm with 2-9 employees. Number 8 of the PR firms in Iowa.

Who leads itChrista A. Nelson, Co-founder; fractional CMO.

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 forEastern Iowa nonprofits, foundations and small businesses (clients include Linn Mar Foundation and Veterans Legal Support Network) that want a part-time CMO for strategic planning plus help with branding, PR and team training.

Based in
Marion, IA
Founded
2000
Team size
1–10 people
Led by
Christa A. Nelson, Co-founder; fractional CMO
Known for
public and media relations · strategic planning · fractional CMO · brand identity · event planning
Named clients
Linn Mar Foundation, Attachment Trauma Network, Veterans Legal Support Network, Puddle Jumpers Marion Iowa
Best for
Eastern Iowa nonprofits, foundations and small businesses (clients include Linn Mar Foundation and Veterans Legal Support Network) that want a part-time CMO for strategic planning plus help with branding, PR and team training.
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.

Epiphany homepage, captured September 28, 2026
sparkanepiphany.com · homepage on September 28, 2026

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