2023 W. Curtis Strube Small Business Award: Revel Advertising

Leadership
Jarratt Design, a former company owned by Chris Jarratt, served as the jumping-off point for Revel Advertising, which he and his wife launched 13 years ago. “I wanted to be able to offer my clients more services than just the creative,” he says. “With Nicole on board, we could deliver the one-two punch of excellent creative backed by strong account leadership.”

1,000
The agency’s Revel with a Cause grant initiative, which is given to a designated nonprofit each year for free creative services, began in 2013. Past recipients include Ozarks Counseling Center, Diaper Bank of the Ozarks and Consumer Credit Counseling Services. The grant is part of approximately 1,000 hours the agency and its employees donate annually in time and marketing services to community organizations.

95%
While Revel’s staff is able to generate ideas, the agency depends on well over 100 freelancers – including those working in areas such as production, photography and copywriting – to help bring its projects to life. Roughly 95% of its creative bullpen calls Springfield home.

Brainstorming
A collaborative spirit and culture of openness at Revel has led to quarterly brainstorming days, focused on exploring out-of-the-box ideas for its over 40 active clients, which include the Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau, Whataburger and Myers Industries.