Business Details
34 Years
experience
Your Trusted Advertising Partner in Chicago
Founded in 1992 by four advertising veterans, LKH&S is an independent Chicago-based agency dedicated to delivering strategic, client-focused marketing solutions. Our approach begins with understanding your business goals through extensive research, competitive analysis, and consumer insights to create actionable, brand-building campaigns. With decades of experience working with major consumer brands, we combine creativity with data-driven strategies to help clients achieve measurable results across traditional and digital platforms.Our team of specialists prioritizes collaboration, innovation, and accountability, ensuring every project aligns with client objectives while maintaining cost-effectiveness. From brand identity development to media planning and direct mail campaigns, we provide comprehensive services designed to elevate businesses in competitive markets. Our commitment to continuous learning and adaptation ensures clients receive forward-thinking solutions that resonate with evolving consumer behaviors and market trends.
Services
Brand Identity
Digital Advertising
Social Media Strategy
Media Planning
Direct Mail Campaigns
Consumer Research
Creative Development
Competitive Analysis
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- We begin every project with in-depth goal definition and market research.
- Our team includes specialists with decades of experience in major brand campaigns.
- We combine creative risk-taking with data-driven consumer insights.
- Our competitive analysis identifies strategic advantages without requiring larger budgets.
- We offer comprehensive services across traditional and digital marketing channels.
Services
Brand Identity
We create cohesive brand identities that resonate with target audiences while maintaining consistency across all marketing channels. Our process combines market research with creative design to establish memorable brand positioning. Services include logo development, brand guidelines, and messaging strategy to ensure long-term brand equity growth.
Digital Advertising
Our digital advertising solutions encompass programmatic ads, social media campaigns, and search engine marketing tailored to specific business goals. We optimize ad spend through real-time analytics while maintaining creative excellence. Services include platform-specific content creation, performance tracking, and cross-device campaign management for maximum consumer engagement.
Consumer Research
We conduct comprehensive consumer research using both qualitative and quantitative methods to uncover actionable insights. Our in-house team employs surveys, focus groups, and data analytics to understand market trends. This research informs strategic decisions about product positioning, target audiences, and competitive differentiation for more effective marketing campaigns.
Media Planning
Our media planning services create cost-effective advertising strategies across traditional and digital platforms. We analyze audience demographics to determine optimal channel mix and budget allocation. Services include competitive media analysis, campaign scheduling, and performance optimization to maximize reach and conversion rates while maintaining budget efficiency.
Creative Development
We develop compelling creative content for print, broadcast, and digital platforms that aligns with brand messaging. Our team handles concept development, copywriting, and visual design for various media formats. Services include concept ideation, production management, and cross-platform adaptation to ensure consistent brand communication across all customer touchpoints.
People
Stanton Lewin
Managing Director, Principal
With over 30 years in advertising, Stanton focuses on extracting client insights to build effective campaigns while maintaining strong client partnerships.
Sam Kirshenbaum
Executive Creative Director, Principal
Sam transforms client visions into compelling messages that drive consumer action through innovative creative solutions.
Christina Mcarter
Senior Account Director
Christina specializes in on-strategy, on-budget client management while creating opportunities to elevate business outcomes.
Jennyfer Dougherty
Account Director, Media Strategist
Jennyfer develops effective media plans that maximize impact without requiring large advertising budgets.
Teresa Wysoglad
Film Production Director
Teresa oversees video production for TV, digital, and corporate applications with experience filming major brand campaigns.
Questions
What services does LKH&S offer?
We provide brand strategy, digital advertising, social media campaigns, media planning, direct mail, consumer research, and creative development services.
How does LKH&S approach client projects?
We start by defining your business goals through extensive research, competitive analysis, and consumer insights before developing tailored strategies.
What industries does LKH&S work with?
We have experience across consumer goods, B2B sectors, and both traditional and digital marketing environments.
How does LKH&S measure campaign success?
We use data analytics and performance metrics aligned with your specific business objectives to track effectiveness and ROI.
Can LKH&S handle both traditional and digital marketing?
Yes, we offer comprehensive solutions spanning print, broadcast, digital advertising, and emerging marketing technologies.
