Big Show

Client List

When you partner with the Brand Innovation Group (Big), you reap the benefits of our experience with leaders in industries nationwide — retail, B2B, healthcare, education, manufacturing, and more. Here’s a sample of the range of clients we’re privileged to partner with.






Industry Experience

B2B. B2C. No matter your audience, no matter your industry, the Brand Innovation Group has the firepower and experience to exceed your goals and help you stand out. That’s because we’re branding experts. Ready to do we do best in any industry: discover your brand story and find the most creative ways to tell it.

Manufacturing

From partnering with leading manufacturers in boats and orthopaedics to electric motors and fireplace remotes, Big knows how to get you and your products noticed. Plus how to train and equip your dealers and distributors to be exceptional brand ambassadors.

Sample past and present manufacturing clients:
Zimmer, DePuy, Bennington Marine, Regal Beloit, Turtle Top, Symmetry Medical, Skytech Systems, L.H. Industries, Best Home Furnishings, Sauder Manufacturing, Transformations

Healthcare

Whether you’re a community hospital or a large medical group—or even a medical manufacturer—Big understands your unique marketing and branding challenges and is eager to make your brand thrive.

Sample past and present healthcare clients:
Fayette Regional Health System, Blanchard Valley Health System, Bucyrus Community Hospital, Women’s Health Advantage, Indiana Physical Therapy, Heart Center Medical Group, Medical Protective, eClinical Solutions, Pathway Medical Technologies

Education

Let us teach your audiences a thing or two about you. Increase enrollment. Or promote new programs. Our education experience spans from some of America’s highest-rated universities to large school corporations.

Sample past and present education clients:
Huntington University, Valparaiso University, Taylor University, Waynesburg University, Indiana Wesleyan University, Winebrenner Theological Seminary, Huntington County School Corporation

Financial

With experience from banks and financial services providers to leading insurers, Big has what it takes to increase your profile—and your profit.

Sample past and present financial clients:
German American Bancorp, Farmers State Bank, Grabill Bank, Mechanics Savings Bank, Alliance Bank, True North Strategic Advisors, Lincoln Financial Group, Swiss Re, Brotherhood Mutual, MagniFI, Indiana Bankers Association, The Financial Growth Firm

Retail

Cash in with Big’s retail experience. We know what it takes to make a sale anywhere from the bread aisle to inside high-end salons.

Sample past and present retail clients:
Do it Best Corp., Aunt Millie’s Bakeries, Bioceutical Brands, 4Me Skincare, CopperRiver Cabinet Company, Grabill Cabinet Company, The Mill Bread Company, Trinity Lighting, Belinda’s Best, Coldwell Banker Roth Wehrly Graber.

Nonprofit

Nonprofits across the nation trust Big to build their brand—whether they be associations, denominations, or advocacy groups.

Sample past and present nonprofits:
Mercy Ministries of America, Boys and Girls Club, Fort Wayne Area Association of Realtors, Junior Achievement, Kingdom Building Ministries, Pathfinder Services Inc., Sky Ranch Camps, Missionary Church USA, SCAN, Matthew 25 Health and Dental Clinic.

 

Testimonials

"Big was heavily involved in our merger, and they far exceeded our expectations. In a very short time frame, Big managed to deliver maximum impact and exposure."
Roger D. Cummings, president and CEO, Alliance Bank

"We chose Big as our agency based on its successful track record of providing creative ideas and out-of-the-box thinking."
Jeff Berggren, vice president for enrollment management and marketing, Huntington University

"Big has done excellent design work for us—on time, within budget, and with a positive attitude. We’d definitely recommend them."
Melissa Dunning, marketing director, Aunt Millie's

"We look at Big as an extension of our marketing department."
Karen Cameron, executive vice president, Grabill Bank

"Big visits our hospital, sits down, and spends time learning about the nature of the community we serve and what we give to the market. But more importantly, they understand and have contributed to the vision of the leadership of our hospital and have produced creative and exciting campaigns to build on that vision."
Gerard D. Klein, president/CEO, Bucyrus Community Hospital

"Big has introduced new ways of looking at our industry--an industry in which creative ideas are hard to come by. Big doesn't just think out of the box. Their ideas come out of the box, through the window, and down the street."
Eric Vollmer, advertising coordinator, Best Chairs, Inc.

"Everything Big does is new, exciting, and different. It’s not the same old thinking you get from everybody else."i
Chris Flick, CEO,  Skytech Products Group

"I chose Big because they forge a strong marriage of strategy and creativity. We need fresh ideas for promoting our brand as much or more than creative graphics. Big delivers that every day."
Tim Harvey, marketing director, The Grabill Cabinet Company

"I gave Big an enormous project and only 2 months to complete it. There was no hesitation. They met every single date. Incredible attention to detail. Nothing has to be redone. Incredible customer service."
Heather Taylor, director of communications, Valparaiso University

"We chose Big as our agency of choice due to their capabilities, depth of experience and knowledge of marketing and advertising."
Kristi Lord, director of marketing and advertising, Mechanics Savings Bank

"We selected Big because of its unique and fresh approach to creative as well as its experience in our market."
Mitzi Thomas, assistant vice president-corporate communications, Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Company

"We’re working with Big to further expand our creative capabilities on the Internet and to enhance the collateral we provide to customers and contractors. We believe that Big’s fresh and innovative ideas will help us to educate our target audiences.”"
Paul Selking, industry leader for residential HVAC, GE ECM by Regal Beloit

 

Case Studies


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Awards

Addy Awards
The Addy Awards are sponsored by the American Advertising Federation.
4 gold , 11 silver, 2 regional (2008)
10 gold , 13 silver (2007)
Best of Show (2007)
4 gold , 10 silver, 10 regional (2006)
12 gold, 14 silver, 2 regional (2005)
Best of Show and Judges Row (2005)
4 gold, 14 silver (2004)
4 gold, 13 silver (2003)
4 gold, 7 silver (2002)


Service Industry Advertising Awards
The Service Industry Advertising Awards recognize advertising excellence from service industry professionals.
-2 Gold, 1 Silver, 1 Bronze (2008)

 

Indiana Bankers Association
Awards from the Indiana Bankers Association (IBA) recognize excellence in bank marketing.
- 28 Maxis since 1996
- Best of Show 2001, 2002, 2003


American Banking Awards
2003, 2004


Marketing Communications Agency Network
The Marketing Communications Agency Network (MCAN) consists of advertising agencies and marketing communication firms throughout the U.S. and Canada.
- 9 Awards of Excellence (2008)
- Best of Show in B2C Advertising (2008)


Aster Awards
The Aster Awards recognize excellence in medical marketing and are sponsored by Marketing Healthcare Today and Creative Images, Inc.
- 1 Gold (2006), 1 Silver (2006)


French Paper Awards
The French Paper Company's annual awards recognize printing excellence on French Paper products.
- 8 since 1998


Bank Marketing Awards
2003, 2004 American Banking Award
23 Maxis since 1996
Best of Show 2001, 2002, 2003


Strathmore Paper Award
Design and Production Excellence Award, 1998


Print Magazine
- Big’s work featured in Print Magazine’s 2005 Regional Design Annual
- The Regional Design Annual is the most comprehensive survey of graphic design in the U.S.


Council on Rural Electric Companies
National electric co-op competition
Award of Excellence, 2006


Future 40 Award
President Chad Stuckey, 2005
Honoring community leaders under the age of 40 who represent the “future” of Fort Wayne’s business and philanthropic landscape


Best Places to Work
Big was named one of the best places to work in Fort Wayne in the Upstate Indiana Business Journal 2007 Best Places to Work contest. Big was a finalist in the Small Business Category (1-100 employees) and placed first in this category for employee satisfaction.