The Creative Services list is designed to save campus time and money by providing these benefits:
- There is no dollar limit on projects contracted through one of these agencies
- There is no need for an RFP (Request for Proposal) for work over $25,000
- You do not have to use the lowest price vendor, and you do not need to seek multiple bids. You are free to use any vendor in the program who you feel most suits your needs
- All listed agencies have been trained on the University of Arizona brand and enterprise campaigns, and are in close contact with central Marketing & Communications for advice and questions on brand alignment.
The agencies listed have been evaluated by central Marketing & Brand Management and judged to be superior for quality of creative work, project management, and ability to meet deadlines and price. Agencies listed are up to date on University branding, connected with central MarCom, and able to capably produce an on-brand product at an accessible price point.
The services covered by creative agencies in this program include:
- Ad campaign development (strategy, concepting)
- Design services (print design, brochures, flyers, digital design, social ads, etc.)
- Content development (storytelling & ad copywriting)
- Experiential & multimedia (exterior signage, vehicle wraps, pop-up events, integrated photo and video work, etc.)
Other services may not be included. Please see other pages for services such as media buying, content strategy, promotional products and print services.
Process:
Full List of Creative Vendors
Bohnsack Design
Chris Bohnsack
chris@bohnsackdesign.com
602-999-1147
Bohnsack Design is an award-winning independent creative studio that turns ideas into impact. Noteworthy expertise includes branding, print, interactive and scientific/technical illustration.
BRINK
Joshua Belhumeur
josh@brink.com
(520) 628-9600
BRINK makes media that cuts through the noise and actually sticks. Videos, podcasts, creative direction, websites, brand identities and materials—whatever the form, we build work that people feel, not just scroll past. Our clients span from causes and campaigns to culture and higher ed, and our work has picked up Webby Awards, Anthem Awards, and has landed on the Vimeo Best Of the Year list. Born in Tucson, working everywhere, we’re the creative partner when you need ideas with teeth and execution that punches above its budget.
Lane Terralever
Dushiime Kaguliro
dushiime.kaguliro@lt.agency
602-692-5182
LT is a full-service marketing agency focused on uncovering customer insights, developing seamless digital experiences and implementing marketing strategies for various industries across the country. With a decades-long track record of driving growth for some of the most notable brands in the world, LT brings diverse experience and perspective to every partnership.
Cirrus Visual Communications
Matt Blair
matt@cirrusvisual.com
Ofc: 520-514-5704 x1028
Cell: 520-241-2283
Cirrus Visual Communication is proud to be a creative services partner to the University of Arizona. We specialize in graphic design for campus events, departments, athletics, research initiatives, and student programs. From logos, brochures, and annual reports to event signage, outdoor graphics, digital assets, and custom campaigns, we create designs that inspire engagement while strengthening brand identity. With decades of experience, Cirrus understands the importance of timelines and budgets—delivering creative, precise, and strategic solutions that capture attention, build pride, and tell the Wildcat story with clarity and style.
Riester
Kristi Segall, Group Director
ksegall@riester.com
480-510-7726
Riester is a full-service marketing partner to the University of Arizona providing research, campaign concepting, design, copywriting, print production, animation, video and audio production, social media, public relations, paid media planning, buying and measurement. Riester celebrated its 36th anniversary by winning Ad Age’s “2024 Silver Campaign of the Year Award for Social Marketing.” Creativity Magazine listed Riester among its "20 Ad Agencies to Watch in America" and Forbes' named Riester within the "Top 100 Global Ad Agencies that Know Social Media and Google." Riester is also a "Google Premier Partner”, Google's highest level of certification for ad agencies.
Creative Circle
Ashley Sanford
asanford@creativecircle.com
480-931-3979
Creative Circle offers a range of flexible solutions to meet your staffing needs. Whether you need a single expert (freelance or direct hire), a full team, or end-to-end managed agency services, we have the expertise to find the right creative, marketing and digital talent for your team. Creative Circle is a trusted and award-winning creative solutions partner to Fortune 500 companies, educational institutions, nonprofits, and more.
Gordley Group
Tom Baca, President
tom@gordleygroup.com
520-327-6077
Gordley Group blends decades of experience with award-winning creativity to engage diverse communities through visual, written, digital, and in-person messaging. Their team crafts compelling branding, infographics, animated videos, and bilingual materials that spark action and connection. From vehicle wraps to interactive web design, Gordley’s collateral spans public, private and nonprofit sectors. Media strategists lead paid and earned campaigns using cutting-edge digital platforms. Marketing experts identify trends, target audiences, and develop strategies that clearly communicate brand attributes. Skilled in brand development and repositioning, they use research and analysis to inform impactful, inclusive communications.
Caliber
Kerry Stratford
kstratford@calibergroup.com
520-795-4500
The Caliber Group is a trusted leader in providing innovative brand strategy, creative, digital, web, advertising, research, media planning and buying, social media, crisis management, and public relations solutions. Our deep history working with the University of Arizona colleges and departments means we understand the unique dynamics of a world-class institution and its diverse audiences, cultures, and ecosystems. This is especially important in today's ever-changing environment, where it's critical to leverage resources that stand out from your competition and deliver powerful, high-impact strategies that reach target audiences and achieve desired results. We welcome the opportunity to work together.
Heavy
Adam Miller
amiller@heavydoesit.com
215-630-4996
Heavy is a branding and content creation agency focused on higher education. We guide clients toward breakthrough creative rooted in deep strategic partnerships, to meet the goals of their institution. We only work with a select number of clients at any given time and our leadership team is deeply involved in every project we take on. We define brand platforms, develop identity systems, drive growth amongst traditional & non-traditional audiences, and fuel giving. We are a full-service video production, design, animation, and copywriting agency.
Go Strategy Partners
Sara Olsen
sara@gostrategypartners.com
917-757-4230
GO Strategy Partners helps organizations achieve their highest potential with creative and marketing services that are grounded in strategy and tuned to drive impact.
We help bold leaders look at themselves, their brands, and their organizations through the lens of potential. We develop strategies to help them tell big new stories, and deliver creative, content, and experiences that unlock new possibilities and drive tangible results.
We’ve partnered with the University of Arizona and other mission-driven organizations to develop clear, compelling brand and program strategies, create content that engages audiences with compelling stories, and design and deliver breakthrough events and experiences that achieve outcomes