The Next Great Advertising City? Don't Sleep On St. Louis.
New York, Chicago and Los Angeles have long been considered the heavyweights in the ad agency business, but every so often another U.S. city rises up and claims a seat at the table. Portland, Minneapolis, San Francisco and Richmond have all had their day in the sun. Which got us wondering, which city could become the next hotbed of advertising?
Here are just a few reasons we think our city has the potential to become the next great Gateway to Creativity:
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Entrepreneurial Energy
Over the past few years, St. Louis has been ranked as a top city for startups by publications as diverse as Forbes, Popular Mechanics and
The Business Journals. Accelerators, incubators and innovation hubs now dot our entire metropolitan landscape.
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Creative Vibes
The art, music and dining scene here continues to grow and impress. The city lays claim to countless new and historic music venues, and dozens of new galleries have popped up recently – all perfect companions to the world-renowned St. Louis Art Museum. St. Louis also recently cracked the top 15 food destinations in America by Eater.com.
3
Midwestern In The Best Way
In an industry famous for big egos, doing business with a St. Louis shop can be like a breath of fresh air. Just don’t mistake our neighborliness for a lack of killer instinct. Agencies here are filled with brilliant strategists and wildly passionate creatives. We just happen to be nice people.
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A Front & Center Seat
Given our central location, St. Louisans are very much in touch with middle America. Yet, with so many recent transplants, we equally understand urban and coastal mindsets. Our city is like a microcosm of the entire county. Oh, and did we mention you can fly anywhere in the US in under three hours?
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Backbone Of Higher Learning
With 19 universities and colleges, St. Louis has a rich history of providing world-class higher education, and is home to thousands of students. From Washington University to St. Louis University, our city is brimming with young talent, many of them launching their careers at St. Louis-based agencies, media companies and content creators.
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Smart With Money
We may have saved the best for last. One of the most important criteria for young people when choosing a new city to call home is affordability. And we shine brightly in this regard. Always listed among the most affordable US cities, St. Louis is attracting young creative professionals and seasoned marketing minds alike.
What would you add? We’d love to hear your thoughts. Our leadership team is always easily accessible and would be happy to discuss any of your current or future marketing needs.
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