Celebrating 30 years of big ideas with fresh thinking.
In 1991, a two-man creative shop with a quirky name and an even quirkier logo set out to transform the St. Louis advertising scene. Our tagline: “Real cerebral stuff.” Today, after creating some of the region’s most recognizable and award-winning advertising campaigns, we celebrate our 30th anniversary.
From our very first work to our most recent campaigns, one thing has remained constant: We connect brands with people and the values they hold true.
Over the years, we’ve made people laugh, cry, think, squirm, seek out adventure, or simply kick back and enjoy the comforts of home. We’ve worked in the healthcare, financial services, education, attractions, entertainment, non-profit, and home product categories. We’ve built brands. We’ve changed lives. And, we’ve had a blast every step of the way.
Three decades later, the only thing that’s really changed is our tagline. It’s now more reflective of what we provide every single day: Fresh thinking for home, health and life.
I just love creative and the creative process and being a part of that is my passion; it's the hunger that drives me and the talented people I work with.
KEVIN REARDON
Founder/CEO
Advertising Savants, Inc.
Highlights from the past 30 Years
Working with Advertising Savants over the years has been tremendous. Not only have they provided consistent, effective and clever creative for the Zoo, it has always been on strategy. They have been a great partner as we’ve worked together to figure out the best strategic direction for any given campaign. They’ve helped maintain the Zoo’s image in the area as well as throughout the Midwest.
GINNIE WESTMORELAND
Director of Marketing (Retired)
Saint Louis Zoo
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I appreciate how AdSavants helps us tell the story of our caregivers and patients with beautiful creative imagery and in a way that resonates with our communities. They truly understand our voice and those that we're privileged to serve.
NICK RAGONE
EVP and Chief Marketing and Communications Officer
Ascension
Advertising Savants has been entirely committed to intelligent strategies and unexpected creative for three decades now. Very few agencies in the country can claim as much.
DAVID SMITH
Senior Creative Director
Advertising Savants, Inc.
Ad Savants has been more than a valuable partner, they are truly members of our StoneBridge Senior Living team. From a branding and messaging refresh, to marketing and media initiatives, Ad Savants has delivered, allowing us to reach more families seeking senior care options. They not only show passion in every project but also compassion for our team, families and residents.
MARK LIERMAN
Managing Partner
StoneBridge Senior Living
The Ad Savants team listened, guided, collaborated and led us in defining and building our brand, step by step. They dug in to deliver breakthrough creative that brought our brand to life. Our Gold David Ogilvy Award speaks clearly to the professional quality of the creative team. The lasting personal relationships speak to the respect and authenticity of the people.
Thirty years of success in an industry as tough as this is worthy of high recognition. I extend my most sincere congratulations to Kevin and the entire team at Advertising Savants!
MONICA GREEN
Corporate Manager of Communications (Retired)
Delta Dental of Missouri
It has been a real joy working with everyone at AdSavants. Customer service could not be better. They managed all our advertising from the creation of our website, to the management of our content, to the development of our name brand. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking to grow their business.
ELLIOT UCHITELLE
President
Unique Stone Concepts
So much has changed in the advertising world over the last 30 years. As one of St. Louis' oldest standing agencies, we've gone from paste-up artwork to embracing the ever-changing digital landscape. It's been a blast, and we can't wait to see what the future holds.
If you've been a Savant, a client, or have simply enjoyed our work over the years, we'd love to hear from you! Click below to leave a comment and join us in reflecting on our past three decades of creating success for our clients.
Trust is key in any business and particularly in higher education. My university trusted Advertising Savants with its brand and reputation. The team not only raised our profile; they strengthened our brand promise, forging an aspirational, undeniable path forward. Congrats on 30 years of truly exceptional work!
MARK JOHNSON
Associate Vice President of Communications & Marketing
Fontbonne University
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