Barkley

We build whole brands for modern consumers.
1740 Main Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64108, United States
https://www.barkleyus.com

Barkley Overview

Number of Employees
250 - 499
Minimal Budget
$50,000 & Up
Average Hourly Rate
$152/hr
Year Founded
1964
Barkley is an independent creative + innovation company that uncovers the good in every brand. Our job is to imagine and create a brand’s biggest possible future by not only solving business problems with creativity but by inventing opportunities through innovation and invention. It’s what we call future-proofing.
Barkley, a nominee for the 2022 AdWeek Agency of the Year, is a full-service, independent creative idea business that aids in the development of entire brands and their greatest potential. With the firm conviction that all brands, including ours, can be a force for good in the world, we are dedicated to understanding modern consumers and employees better than anyone else. We are delighted to be a Certified B Corporation.

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  • Adtech
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Branding Expertise
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  • B2B Branding
  • Naming
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  • Integrated Marketing
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Industries

  • Boutique
  • Fashion
  • Food and Beverage
  • Beer
  • Travel

Client Types

  • Small Businesses

Barkley Portfolio

Barkley - Russell Athletic: Settle Your Score Case Study
Branding
Russell Athletic: Settle Your Score Case Study
Barkley - Hershey Take5 Case Study
Branding
Hershey Take5 Case Study
Barkley - Dairy Queen Case Study
Branding
Dairy Queen Case Study

Barkley Reviews


Reviews from Google Maps are available on this profile.
Amazing building, great people, fantastic clients. "
James Hilburn's Review Sourced from Google
Crazy cool, I'd recommend a tour it was super interesting! "
Frankie Miller's Review Sourced from Google
Leading ad agency in Kansas City. They produce tremendous work and they are a great ambassador of KC. "
Mike Heitmann's Review Sourced from Google
4th floor has nice workspace, but third floor is crowded. Can get loud but there was also construction while I was there. "
Sam Vogel's Review Sourced from Google
Great atmosphere for a business. Friendly, innovative, skies not even the limit..... "
Pam H's Review Sourced from Google

Barkley Team Bios

CEO
Jeff King
CEO
Jeff started his career as an intern with Barkley. After five years in account management, he left to broaden his experience. Jeff moved back and served in a variety of roles before becoming CEO in 2009. Jeff has 25 years of experience in franchise retail including Sonic Drive-In and Dairy Queen.
President/ COO
Dan Fromm
President/ COO
Dan has been with Barkley for 14 years. As President and COO, Dan manages client teams and oversees our digital, media, creative and innovation efforts. He ensures that we are delivering our best work to clients, pushing our agency and our clients into the new marketing landscape.
EVP/ Managing Director
Jason Parks
EVP/ Managing Director
Jason has 20+ years of experience developing brand strategy in the CPG, retail and consumer goods categories. At Barkley, he oversees all client relationships with a focus on driving business results. He was recently honored as one of Kansas City’s 40 most influential business leaders under 40.

Barkley Clients

Dairy Queen
Cargill
At Home
Spirit Airlines
Payless
Russell Athletic
Dairy Farmers of America
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Wingstop
AMC Theaters

Barkley Awards

American Advertising Federation Awards
Reggies
Shorty
Cannes Lions
One Show