When done well, marketing looks so easy. Artful logos, fluid websites, clear and persuasive messages. But it doesn’t start that way. The best ideas start with messy questions. With complicated issues, frank conversations, and honest I-don’t-knows. Strategy is rarely pretty. But it’s the combination of strategic grit and creative grace that makes Revel a more holistic agency partner.
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Chris Jarratt - cjarratt@reveladvertising.com
Nicole Jarratt - njarratt@reveladvertising.com
Suite A
Springfield, MO 65806
Get-togethers. Pow-wows. Tête-à-tête. Whatever you want to call it, we believe in the power of a good conversation with good people. We find nothing more satisfying than bringing those people together to create meaningful, lasting, inspiring marketing work that’s rooted in strategy. We’ve sat at the table with some of the largest food and beverage manufacturers in the world and toasted with some of the bravest craft creators in the country. And it all started with a conversation. We call it Supper.
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Kyle Drenon - kyle@itssuppertime.co
Kesha Alexander - kesha@itssuppertime.co
SPRINGFIELD, Missouri 65806
From daily coffee stops to weekend lunch capades to once-in-a-lifetime vacations, consumers are always on the go. Brands that meet them where they are with the products, services and experiences that delight will win. Marlin Network is a destinations marketing agency that understands where guests are going, what makes them stay and what brings them back for more.
As Marlin Connections' creative lead, Tim fosters an open environment with a cross-functional creative team made up of storytellers, technologists and motion media experts. Tim believes in the blending of technology and creative applied to simple ideas that break through the clutter and create real impact for brands. His years in food and beverage branding have earned him plenty of awards, but Tim is most proud of work that works.
Prior to Tim’s current role within Marlin Connections, he co-founded The Alchemedia Project, a digital branding agency in 2009. Tim has also held posts at Pyramid Foods as Marketing Director and at Noble Communications as Executive Creative Director. He holds a Fine Arts degree in Graphic Design from Missouri State.
Traci Hughes is a Associate Instructional Professor at Pittsburg State University in the Graphic Communications department. She came to PSU after working in the printing and flexible packaging industry for 18 years. She is excited to have the opportunity to be in the classroom and share her experiences with the students. Traci has served on the board for AAF Heartland since 2017 assisting with the American Advertising Awards each year. Before becoming President, she served as club treasurer.
Founded in 1972 by avid young angler Johnny Morris, Bass Pro Shops is a leading national retailer of outdoor gear and apparel, with 200 stores and Tracker Marine Centers across North America. Johnny started the business with eight-square-feet of space in the back of his father's liquor store in Springfield, Mo., the company's sole location for the first 13 years of business.
Johnny's passion for the outdoors and his feel for the products and shopping experiences desired by outdoor enthusiasts helped transform the industry. Today Bass Pro Shops locations are more than just stores — they are destination experiences that draw more than 200 million visitors annually. Each location is heavily customized to reflect the character of the region. In addition to giant aquariums teeming with live fish and extensive wildlife mounts and dioramas, many locations feature unique restaurants and ocean-themed bowling alleys. In 2017 Bass Pro Shops acquired Cabela's to create a "best -of-the-best" experience with superior products, dynamic locations and outstanding customer service.