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ABOUT US

In 1991, Advertising Savants was founded in the dining room of agency principal Kevin Reardon. Having just finished his first decade in advertising working at both small and large agencies, and experiencing the upsides (and downsides) of both, Kevin pondered a question: Is there a way to mix the best of both worlds, combining the top talent, deep resources, and large brand experience of a big agency with the efficiencies, nimbleness, and family culture of a small one? 


So, Advertising Savants was born, and the answer to that question became an unequivocal yes.


The start-up agency with the quirky brain logo quickly got off the ground, and soon relocated to the hip and burgeoning Locust Business District on the western edge of downtown St. Louis. Today, we occupy a one-of-a-kind space in the historic .Zack building—built in 1919 as the Cadillac Automobile Company Building and more recently developed into an arts facility by the Kranzberg Arts Foundation.



For over 30 years, we’ve burnished our reputation as a creative-driven, full-service agency with a strong strategic backbone.

We’ve never wavered from our commitment to translate insightful brand strategy into compelling, breakthrough creative work. Using our Fresh Thinking process, we’ve risen to marketing challenges in myriad categories for numerous brands, both large and small. 


We’ve restaged a venerable university as a place where individuality can flourish. 


We’ve invited families to come out and play to experience the joys and wonders of wildlife at a world-renowned attraction. 


We’ve revitalized a longstanding nonprofit by putting a modern, adventurous spin on tradition. 


We’ve demonstrated how unique kitchen surfaces can fulfill a personal vision. 


We’ve even brought unification to the largest nonprofit U.S. health system, highlighting their compassionate approach to care. 


All with convincing results. 

Good people. Great minds.

You’ll find our team to be as professional as we are easygoing. Just as comfortable breaking down strategy as a game of golf. And, we’re especially proud of our experience in myriad categories, like home products/services, healthcare, financial services, education, and attractions. By combining big brand experience with a fun, approachable culture, we strive to be knowledgeable, skillful, and always personable. 

Along the way, our work has received national and international recognition. 

But, what motivates us more than any trophy or accolade is helping our clients fulfill their purpose for the greater good. Always guided by a culture of transparency and trust, we work incredibly hard to know and understand our clients and their business. Because, in the end, our work is a reflection of those relationships. Inspiring, impactful and undeniably rewarding.

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