Stephens & Associates Advertising

Stephens & Associates is a Kansas City-based marketing agency with a rich history spanning four decades. We have made our mark by creating timeless brands that become an integral part of our clients' lives. We are popularly known as "The Brand Whisperers, " and our unique approach of Brand Whispering has enabled us to deliver strategic, creative solutions that work.

What We Do

Our expertise lies in animal health, financial services, and health & beauty. However, with our flexible and fresh approach, we can unlock the potential of any brand, regardless of the industry or audience. Our goal is to make a difference, not just create things.

Animal Health

We specialize in the companion animal and equine markets and create DTC and B2B marketing strategies for pharmaceutical companies and start-ups that protect and celebrate animals. Our focus is on creating connections that lead to a lifetime of loyalty.

Financial Services

Our advertising weaves an ecosystem of financial support that fuels healthier people and businesses. We offer payment options that fit the bill and the budget, serving both individuals and healthcare providers and retailers who offer financial resources.

Health & Beauty

We connect providers and people through scientific content that's accurate, friendly, and consumable. From FDA-regulated pharmaceuticals to healthcare systems to beauty solutions, we create connections that lead to a lifetime of loyalty.

Our Point of View

We are thought leaders in the marketing industry and are not afraid to ask "what if" and "why not." Our team consists of bright minds who bring varied perspectives and inspiration to the table. Our blog, Bourbon with Brenda, features trendy topics and discussions with dreamers, doers, and difference-makers who inspire the future of business.

Our Team

Our team is a brilliant melding of strategic thinking and highly creative solutions, cultivated in an atmosphere of collaboration and respect. We are movie buffs, punctuation nerds, wine aficionados, and marketing experts who play well together and with others. Our unique interests, combined with our individual expertise, make us a strategic and creative powerhouse.

Client Service

Our client service commitment is to cultivate rock-solid partnerships built on deep expertise and clear, thoughtful communication. We are problem-solvers who delve deep into the unique influences of a brand's industry, product category, people, and history to understand the challenges and generate the best possible solutions.