Thought For Food

More than a clever play on words, it’s the thinking we’ve been doing for over 40 years

WHO WE ARE

We are an independent advertising agency with a huge appetite for all things food. This has been our focus since we opened our doors in 1976. And we’ve supported this dynamic industry ever since. Food is what we know and do best. And whether we’re connecting consumers to products or operators to manufacturers, the food industry will always be our delicious passion and expertise.

WHAT WE STAND FOR

We are committed to being good humans. Not perfect. But always striving to do the right thing. We make it a priority to never stop learning, growing or trying to make ourselves better. And we won’t ever shy away from making tough decisions or reflecting on the choices we’ve already made. Instead, we will do our best to be accountable, transparent and take action to better serve our clients, each other and the world around us.

Client Partners

We’re proud to work with clients who share our passion for collaboration and commitment to the customers they serve.
  • Hormel Foods logo Hormel Foods logo
  • maazah logo maazah logo
  • Jack Link's logo Jack Link's logo
  • Leroux logo Leroux logo
  • Applegate Natural & Organic Meat logo Applegate Natural & Organic Meat logo
  • Plochman's Mustard logo Plochman's Mustard logo
  • Schwan's Company logo Schwan's Company logo
  • Argo Corn Starch logo Argo Corn Starch logo
  • Del Monte Foodservice logo Del Monte Foodservice logo
  • Bay State Milling logo Bay State Milling logo
  • MegaMex Foods logo MegaMex Foods logo
  • Columbus logo Columbus logo
  • Bacio logo Bacio logo
  • Planters logo Planters logo
  • Di Lusso Deli Company Di Lusso Deli Company
  • Dope Roots logo Dope Roots logo
  • Joyba Bubble Tea Joyba Bubble Tea
  • Jennie-O logo Jennie-O logo
  • Karo Syrup logo Karo Syrup logo
  • T-Rex Cookie logo T-Rex Cookie logo
  • Girard's Food Service Dressings Logo
  • Snak Club logo Snak Club logo
  • Regular Girl logo Regular Girl logo
  • Centro restaurant logo Centro restaurant logo
  • Bake 'n Joy logo Bake 'n Joy logo
  • Burke logo Burke logo
  • Kamora Coffee Liquer logo Kamora Coffee Liquer logo
  • 4th & Heart logo 4th & Heart logo
  • Ecolab logo Ecolab logo
  • Jinx Tea logo Jinx Tea logo
  • Brakebush logo Brakebush logo
  • UV Vodka logo
  • ACH Foodservice logo ACH Foodservice logo

Nice People Rule

Our smiles are genuine. Our smarts are earned.
Our egos never had a chance.
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    Brian Garnell Video Editor
    Cinematographer
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    Caitlin Scanlon Director of Content Marketing
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    Deb Ellis Director of Administration
    Photographer
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    Delores Director of In-Animation
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    Janelle Stuessel Receptionist
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    Jenn Strike Art Director
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    Justin Wolocko Creative Director
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    Katherine Plueger VP, Strategy + Insights
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    Lauren Igbanugo Web Producer & Digital Project Manager
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    Lizzie Klann Senior Media Strategist
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    Mackenzie Hunter Senior Account Executive
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    Maddie Spott Senior Copywriter
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    Matt McKenzie Creative Director
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    Matt Stoffel Data Strategist
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    Melissa Stahn Accounting Manager
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    Morgan Loecke Content Producer
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    Muriel Bartelme Kreske VP, Executive Creative Director, Partner
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    Nora Johnson Content Engagement Manager
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    Pete Bakanowski Creative Director
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    Phil Sussingham Senior Art Director
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    Samantha Isaacson Staff Accountant
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    Sandri Dekker SVP, Digital Strategist, Partner
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    Sarah Dan Bee Tulius Web Producer & Digital Project Manager
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    Shelly Karau Senior Accountant
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    Tessa Loeck Social Program Manager
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    Tivi Hartzheim PROJECT MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR
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