Business Details
Your Trusted Marketing Partner for Breakthrough Results
McMurry is a full-service advertising and marketing agency that has been delivering innovative solutions for over four decades. Our team of 160+ skilled professionals combines strategic thinking, creative excellence, and data-driven insights to help brands navigate complex customer journeys. With offices in Chicago, New York, Washington DC, Phoenix, and Saint Joseph, we provide nationwide support while maintaining the agility to respond quickly to client needs. Our independence allows us to prioritize client interests over corporate bureaucracy, fostering long-term partnerships built on trust and results.We specialize in breaking down silos between brand and performance marketing through integrated approaches that combine analytics, creative storytelling, and technology. Our proven track record with major clients like Whirlpool and CDW demonstrates our ability to drive growth through tailored digital experiences and performance media strategies. By focusing on the most challenging stages of the customer journey, we create opportunities for brands to make meaningful connections and achieve measurable business outcomes.
Services
Data Intelligence
Performance Analysis
Brand Strategy
Creative Campaigns
Media Planning
Content Creation
Digital Transformation
Social Marketing
E-commerce Strategy
AI Integration
Highlights and features
- 40+ years of proven success with major brands
- 160+ multidisciplinary experts under one roof
- Nationwide presence with local market expertise
- Independent structure enables client-first solutions
- Integrated approach bridges brand and performance
Services
Data Intelligence
Transform raw data into actionable insights through advanced analytics and customer journey mapping. Our team creates customized measurement frameworks that help brands make informed decisions. By combining real-time dashboards with deep audience research, we identify key opportunities to optimize marketing performance and drive business growth.
Creative Campaigns
Develop impactful brand experiences through integrated campaigns that combine storytelling with strategic execution. Our creative solutions span digital platforms, social media, and traditional channels. We specialize in creating content that resonates with target audiences while maintaining brand consistency across all touchpoints.
Media Planning
Maximize marketing ROI through data-driven media strategies that optimize budget allocation. Our approach combines programmatic advertising, search engine marketing, and retail media solutions. We focus on creating cohesive omnichannel campaigns that deliver measurable results while maintaining brand integrity.
Digital Transformation
Modernize digital infrastructure with customized technology implementations that support business objectives. Our team specializes in content management systems, e-commerce platforms, and headless architecture solutions. We help brands adapt to changing market demands through scalable digital experiences that enhance customer engagement.
Content Creation
Produce compelling content that drives engagement and builds brand authority. Our services include brand journalism, social media content, and thought leadership development. We create tailored content strategies that align with business goals while maintaining authentic brand voice across all channels.
People
Ross Shelleman
Chief Executive Officer
Ross leads McMurry's strategic vision and overall growth. With decades of industry experience, he focuses on maintaining the agency's creative excellence while driving innovation in data-driven marketing solutions.
Steve Slivka
Chief Experience Officer
Steve oversees client experience and digital strategy execution. He specializes in creating integrated solutions that combine technology and creative storytelling to deliver measurable business outcomes for major clients.
Melissa Bouma
Chief Growth Officer
Melissa drives business development and strategic partnerships. Her expertise in market expansion and client relations has helped McMurry maintain long-term relationships with industry-leading clients across multiple sectors.
Questions
What industries does Manifest specialize in?
We have deep expertise across B2C, B2B, and D2C sectors including home goods, technology, healthcare, financial services, and consumer packaged goods.
How does Manifest approach data-driven marketing?
We combine real-time analytics with audience research to create actionable insights that inform both strategy and creative execution across all marketing channels.
What makes Manifest different from other agencies?
Our independence allows complete focus on client needs, while our integrated teams deliver solutions that bridge brand strategy and performance marketing.
Do you work with national or international clients?
We primarily serve clients across the United States through our five regional offices in Chicago, New York, Washington DC, Phoenix, and Saint Joseph.
What services are included in your offerings?
We provide comprehensive services including data analytics, creative development, media planning, digital transformation, and content marketing strategies.
