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We supercharge the good.
We exist to be a positive force in the world.
We're a fiercely independent, employee-owned, full-service creative agency in Minneapolis that believes there's a better way forward—one that uses the power of good to build better relationships between employees and companies, agencies and brands, and brands and customers.
We believe when good wins, we all win.
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Moved from No. 4 to the No. 1 Medicare Advantage plan in Minnesota in year one.
In a healthcare landscape of cold corporate giants, we helped UCare showcase the real people and teamwork behind their human centered health plans.
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Delivered a 190% increase in holiday donations vs. YOY with a 422% ROI.
Second Harvest Heartland was facing unprecedented challenges in statewide food security. They needed an unprecedented creative campaign to drive urgent action.
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Delivered a 10X ROI and a 30 point share gain in year one.
We revitalized the sleepy 61-year-old NoDoz brand by positioning it as the clean alternative for a generation pursuing personal passions beyond traditional work hours.
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Drove a 22% website goal completion rate by creating emotional engagement.
Our campaign positioned InSinkErator as the hero solution to consumers' garbage frustrations—breaking through typical functional messaging to make a garbage disposal an aspirational purchase.
Independence drives innovation.
Being independent means we're always innovating and looking for solutions. We offer two agile creative engines: our nimble in-house team and a startup we're actively incubating. Together, they deliver high-quality, on-brand work without big agency bloat.
Get Started
We're independent by choice. We exist to be a positive force in the world and seek clients who share that belief. Join us.
July 31, 2025
Now Hiring: Media Supervisor
We're looking for an ambitious, strategic and growth-minded media professional who brings innovative omnichannel and unconventional media thinking to our clients and their brands.
July 31, 2025
Now Hiring: Media Supervisor
We're looking for an ambitious, strategic and growth-minded media professional who brings innovative omnichannel and unconventional media thinking to our clients and their brands.
July 9, 2025
Dustin Black Joins Preston Spire As ECD
You meet Dustin and immediately feel the belief. In ideas. In curiosity. In a constantly evolving commitment to leading our craft. Yep, we feel lucky to have him. But you can say it anyway.
July 9, 2025
Dustin Black Joins Preston Spire As ECD
You meet Dustin and immediately feel the belief. In ideas. In curiosity. In a constantly evolving commitment to leading our craft. Yep, we feel lucky to have him. But you can say it anyway.
June 3, 2025
Preston Spire hires Allison Kuznia, Account Director
Allison brings over 20 years of account leadership and cooks through an entire cookbook every year on Insta.
June 3, 2025
Preston Spire hires Allison Kuznia, Account Director
Allison brings over 20 years of account leadership and cooks through an entire cookbook every year on Insta.
May 14, 2025
Technology Recycling Drive by PS Sustainability Committee
We brought in old electronics to be repaired, donated, or recycled to keep hazardous material out of landfills.
May 14, 2025
Technology Recycling Drive by PS Sustainability Committee
We brought in old electronics to be repaired, donated, or recycled to keep hazardous material out of landfills.
April 17, 2025
Congrats! Mike Fritz Celebrates 30 Years at Preston Spire
Celebrating a remarkable milestone! Today, we honor Mike Fritz and his incredible 30-year journey with Preston Spire. From the early days of traditional advertising to navigating a digital-first world, Mike has been a pillar of our agency’s premier production and retouching.
April 17, 2025
Congrats! Mike Fritz Celebrates 30 Years at Preston Spire
Celebrating a remarkable milestone! Today, we honor Mike Fritz and his incredible 30-year journey with Preston Spire. From the early days of traditional advertising to navigating a digital-first world, Mike has been a pillar of our agency’s premier production and retouching.
April 1, 2025
2025 AdFed MN's The Show Recognizes Free Guitars 4 Kids Campaign
Music can change lives. Our Free Guitars 4 Kids project received big props at this year's local AdFed Show.
April 1, 2025
2025 AdFed MN's The Show Recognizes Free Guitars 4 Kids Campaign
Music can change lives. Our Free Guitars 4 Kids project received big props at this year's local AdFed Show.
April 1, 2025
New Sustainability Level Unlocked!: Our Composter Gets a Glow-Up
Our shiny new office composting system is better than ever, helping us reduce waste and support sustainability.
April 1, 2025
New Sustainability Level Unlocked!: Our Composter Gets a Glow-Up
Our shiny new office composting system is better than ever, helping us reduce waste and support sustainability.
March 7, 2025
Star Tribune: MN ad exec believes 2025 is ‘year of the independents’
Our fearless leader Jennifer Spire discusses staying an independent agency while navigating company growth.
March 7, 2025
Star Tribune: MN ad exec believes 2025 is ‘year of the independents’
Our fearless leader Jennifer Spire discusses staying an independent agency while navigating company growth.
February 4, 2025
One Club: Break Free with Creative Director Brett Essman
Brett shares new campaign for Free Guitars 4 Kids and the importance of encouraging kids to discover music.
February 4, 2025
One Club: Break Free with Creative Director Brett Essman
Brett shares new campaign for Free Guitars 4 Kids and the importance of encouraging kids to discover music.
February 1, 2025
Big, unignorable new TV spot for MN Alliance on Problem Gambling
We worked with MNAPG to create a bold metaphor that reminds Minnesotans: you can't ignore problem gambling.
February 1, 2025
Big, unignorable new TV spot for MN Alliance on Problem Gambling
We worked with MNAPG to create a bold metaphor that reminds Minnesotans: you can't ignore problem gambling.
February 1, 2025
PS receives Anthem Award for impactful work with Change the Ref
We are honored for this recognition of our work to bring awareness to gun violence and those affected by it.
February 1, 2025
PS receives Anthem Award for impactful work with Change the Ref
We are honored for this recognition of our work to bring awareness to gun violence and those affected by it.
January 27, 2025
Preston Spire on Ad Age’s Best Places to Work for Second Year in a Row
From #18 to #3! This is a testament to the culture, creativity, and collaboration that fuels everything we do.
January 27, 2025
Preston Spire on Ad Age’s Best Places to Work for Second Year in a Row
From #18 to #3! This is a testament to the culture, creativity, and collaboration that fuels everything we do.
January 1, 2025
PS is making it rain in new TV spot for Western National Insurance
Our latest spot for our “Power of Nice” campaign humorously reflects their empathetic and effective coverage.
January 1, 2025
PS is making it rain in new TV spot for Western National Insurance
Our latest spot for our “Power of Nice” campaign humorously reflects their empathetic and effective coverage.
October 1, 2024
Podcast: Brett Essman breaks down how to create your own opportunities
Creative Director Brett Essman on leadership and teamwork lessons from ad world to youth basketball.
October 1, 2024
Podcast: Brett Essman breaks down how to create your own opportunities
Creative Director Brett Essman on leadership and teamwork lessons from ad world to youth basketball.
October 1, 2024
Gun violence campaign with Change the Ref named Anthem Award Finalist
We're gratified that our gun violence work is gaining a wider audience and recognition.
October 1, 2024
Gun violence campaign with Change the Ref named Anthem Award Finalist
We're gratified that our gun violence work is gaining a wider audience and recognition.
September 10, 2024
Ads of Brands: PS and Free Guitars 4 Kids empower youth through music
New branding campaign positions the guitar as a powerful tool for teens to escape the perils of social media.
September 10, 2024
Ads of Brands: PS and Free Guitars 4 Kids empower youth through music
New branding campaign positions the guitar as a powerful tool for teens to escape the perils of social media.
September 1, 2024
Preston Spire hires Henry Hughes, Designer
From intern to full-fledge team member. We officially welcome this incredibly talented, proactive designer.
September 1, 2024
Preston Spire hires Henry Hughes, Designer
From intern to full-fledge team member. We officially welcome this incredibly talented, proactive designer.
September 1, 2024
Preston Spire hires Shristi Bashista, Data Strategist
We welcome this stats whiz with Ivy League experience in marketing analytics & developmental economics.
September 1, 2024
Preston Spire hires Shristi Bashista, Data Strategist
We welcome this stats whiz with Ivy League experience in marketing analytics & developmental economics.
August 1, 2024
Ad Age 2024 Campaign of the Year: Change the Ref, "The New Life Vest"
This powerful campaign focused on raising awareness about gun violence with more than 13 million impressions.
August 1, 2024
Ad Age 2024 Campaign of the Year: Change the Ref, "The New Life Vest"
This powerful campaign focused on raising awareness about gun violence with more than 13 million impressions.
August 1, 2024
Preston Spire hires Davis Zismer, Account Director
Davis brings 15 years of account management and industry experience, plus endless Disney Princess knowledge.
August 1, 2024
Preston Spire hires Davis Zismer, Account Director
Davis brings 15 years of account management and industry experience, plus endless Disney Princess knowledge.
July 31, 2025
Now Hiring: Media Supervisor
We're looking for an ambitious, strategic and growth-minded media professional who brings innovative omnichannel and unconventional media thinking to our clients and their brands.
July 31, 2025
Now Hiring: Media Supervisor
We're looking for an ambitious, strategic and growth-minded media professional who brings innovative omnichannel and unconventional media thinking to our clients and their brands.
July 9, 2025
Dustin Black Joins Preston Spire As ECD
You meet Dustin and immediately feel the belief. In ideas. In curiosity. In a constantly evolving commitment to leading our craft. Yep, we feel lucky to have him. But you can say it anyway.
July 9, 2025
Dustin Black Joins Preston Spire As ECD
You meet Dustin and immediately feel the belief. In ideas. In curiosity. In a constantly evolving commitment to leading our craft. Yep, we feel lucky to have him. But you can say it anyway.
June 3, 2025
Preston Spire hires Allison Kuznia, Account Director
Allison brings over 20 years of account leadership and cooks through an entire cookbook every year on Insta.
June 3, 2025
Preston Spire hires Allison Kuznia, Account Director
Allison brings over 20 years of account leadership and cooks through an entire cookbook every year on Insta.
May 14, 2025
Technology Recycling Drive by PS Sustainability Committee
We brought in old electronics to be repaired, donated, or recycled to keep hazardous material out of landfills.
May 14, 2025
Technology Recycling Drive by PS Sustainability Committee
We brought in old electronics to be repaired, donated, or recycled to keep hazardous material out of landfills.
April 17, 2025
Congrats! Mike Fritz Celebrates 30 Years at Preston Spire
Celebrating a remarkable milestone! Today, we honor Mike Fritz and his incredible 30-year journey with Preston Spire. From the early days of traditional advertising to navigating a digital-first world, Mike has been a pillar of our agency’s premier production and retouching.
April 17, 2025
Congrats! Mike Fritz Celebrates 30 Years at Preston Spire
Celebrating a remarkable milestone! Today, we honor Mike Fritz and his incredible 30-year journey with Preston Spire. From the early days of traditional advertising to navigating a digital-first world, Mike has been a pillar of our agency’s premier production and retouching.
April 1, 2025
2025 AdFed MN's The Show Recognizes Free Guitars 4 Kids Campaign
Music can change lives. Our Free Guitars 4 Kids project received big props at this year's local AdFed Show.
April 1, 2025
2025 AdFed MN's The Show Recognizes Free Guitars 4 Kids Campaign
Music can change lives. Our Free Guitars 4 Kids project received big props at this year's local AdFed Show.