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 Services
- Branding Agencies
- Public Relations
- Advertising Agency Services
- Business Consulting
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Integrated Marketing
Barkley Portfolio
- BrandingRussell Athletic: Settle Your Score Case Study
- BrandingHershey Take5 Case Study
- BrandingDairy Queen Case Study
Barkley Team Bios
- Jeff KingCEOJeff 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.
- Dan FrommPresident/ COODan 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.
- Jason ParksEVP/ Managing DirectorJason 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