Today we’d like to introduce you to Katie Hakes.
Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
KK Advertising Inc is a full-service advertising and marketing agency based in Minnesota. The core of our story centers on championing the “Underdog”. We work with business of all sizes which includes entrepreneurs and those challenging their industry. We dedicate to every client, no matter size, high-quality professional branding and marketing that is often only found through large and expensive firms.
We pride ourselves on personalized, agile service with a comprehensive suite of tools – from foundational design to multimedia campaigns.
Our guiding philosophy is “keep it simple.” – guiding our approach and brand development for clients to reach their ideal customer.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
Our main challenge is helping clients with limited resources and lower budgets compete with larger market players. We tackle this with:
• A $500 Logo Cap: KK Advertising guarantees a custom logo for $500 or less. It’s our commitment to accessibility, and it challenges us to deliver a fundamental, high-quality brand identity piece quickly and affordably without sacrificing quality.
• Comprehensive Reach: Helping local businesses (like The Ripple Center) achieve a solid brand presence requires navigating fragmented media landscapes (radio, newspaper, social media, website, etc.) while maximizing return on a limited client investment.
• Resource Management: KK Advertising consistenly delivers full-service capabilities (covering a range of expertise: photography, videography, PR, print, digital). This has been proven through a structure of extreme efficiency and organized project management to prevent burnout and maintain the promise of agility.
We’ve been impressed with KK Advertising Inc., but for folks who might not be as familiar, what can you share with them about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
KK Advertising offers a full spectrum of marketing services broken into three main categories:
• Brand Identity and Print: Logo, business cards, forms, brochures, apparel, signs, posters, banners, window decals
• Digital & Content: Website, social media management, photography, videography, email newsletter, text campaign
• Strategy & Media: Public relations, radio, newspaper, magazine advertising
Let’s talk about our city – what do you love? What do you not love?
KK Advertising was built on the commitment to quality for all – we offer significant differences from larger agencies such as our $500 logo cap. It’s a statement that we value entrepreneurs and emerging businesses enough to guarantee the fundamental building block of a brand without the price being a barrier.
Our “Keep it Simple” is a winning formula in a complex marketing world. It demands clarity in strategy, clean design and straightforward client communication.
At our base, we have a strong commitment to our local area and connecting to the community around us. We find numerous ways to give back through youth programs, supporting mental health initiatives and engaging community events.
Our primary challenge (or benefit!) is requiring our staff, including partners or interns, to be incredibly efficient. We adhere to a strict level of quality control without sacrificing personalized attention to every client.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.kkadvertising.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kk_advertising_inc/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KKAdvertisingMN
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-hakes/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@theKatieHakes
