Independent list · re-checked September 28, 2026 · published by Primortul LLC

Flynn Wright

Flynn Wright is a full-service advertising agency founded in 1984 with offices in Des Moines, Sioux Falls and Portland. Its about page lists a dedicated six-person PR and content team alongside 30 account-service, 26 creative and 16 media staff, and describes strategic communication campaigns built on research before strategy. The Manifest lists it with 50-249 employees. Nobody pays to be ranked.

Why it’s hereA 100-person shop operating since 1984, and among the few Des Moines agencies that publish a standing PR department headcount. Number 5 of the PR firms in Des Moines.

Who leads itPaul Schlueter, CEO.

Work they can showSouth Dakota Corn. Research-led ethanol promotion campaign; sales of Unleaded 88 rose more than sixfold on Unleaded 88 Day.

Estimated cost

Estimated: $3,000–$8,000/mo, typical for Des Moines PR retainers; not a quote.

Typical industry estimate, not a quote from any firm on this list.

A fit forRegional brands in utilities, ag, healthcare and tourism that want research-driven campaigns plus media, direct marketing and PR from one Des Moines shop founded in 1984, with offices in Sioux Falls and Portland.

Based in
Des Moines, IA
Founded
1984
Team size
51–200 people
Led by
Paul Schlueter, CEO
Known for
public relations · research · media planning · creative · direct marketing
Best for
Regional brands in utilities, ag, healthcare and tourism that want research-driven campaigns plus media, direct marketing and PR from one Des Moines shop founded in 1984, with offices in Sioux Falls and Portland.
Selected work
  • South Dakota Corn. Research-led ethanol promotion campaign; sales of Unleaded 88 rose more than sixfold on Unleaded 88 Day. source ↗
Estimated cost

Estimated: $3,000–$8,000/mo, typical for Des Moines PR retainers; not a quote.

Typical industry estimate, not a quote from any firm on this list.

Office
1408 Locust Street · Des Moines, IA · 50309 · (515) 243-2845
Flynn Wright homepage, captured September 28, 2026
flynnwright.com · homepage on September 28, 2026

Sources flynnwright.com, themanifest.com, businessrecord.com

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