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Coles Marketing

Coles Marketing

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β˜…8.2/10
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Indianapolis, Indiana, United StatesΒ·2 - 9 employeesΒ·Est. 1986Β·Reviewed Jul 2026

Full-service integrated marketing agency with deep roots in public relations

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Best For
Central Indiana organizations needing integrated PR, marketing, and digital services
Hourly Rate
$100-149/hr
In line with the $125/hr median for marketing agencies in United States
Min. Project
$5K+
Industries
Nonprofit, Healthcare, Government
Coles Marketing

Clients

Calumet Specialty ProductsCardon OutreachPennGrade1MHSEasterseals CrossroadsD-A LubricantsNextGear CapitalAllegion

About Coles Marketing

Coles Marketing is a full-service integrated marketing agency founded in 1986 by Indianapolis PR professional Barbara Coles. Her son Brian Coles joined in 2003, spearheading the evolution into a full-service agency. With a team of about 10 professionals, they balance traditional PR and advertising with digital tools including Google AdWords, SEO, web development, and social media.

Who Coles Marketing Is Best For

Coles Marketing works best for Nonprofit, Healthcare companies that need Public Relations and Brand Strategy. With minimum project size of $5K+, hourly rates of $100-149/hr, they are accessible to smaller businesses and early-stage companies. Based in Indianapolis, IN, their primary differentiator is 35+ years in business.

Why Choose Coles Marketing

35+ years in business
PR heritage with digital evolution
Family-owned leadership
Central Indiana market expertise
Long-tenured team members

Things to Consider

Small team size means limited capacity for large concurrent projects or fast scaling requests
Senior staff may be stretched across multiple accounts, reducing dedicated attention per client
Offshore team location may create communication delays and time zone friction for clients requiring real-time collaboration

Coles Marketing Services

Public RelationsBrand StrategyDigital MarketingWeb DevelopmentGraphic DesignEvent Planning

Selected Work

Growing Patient Sign-Ups Through a Word-of-Mouth Program

Growing Patient Sign-Ups Through a Word-of-Mouth Program

Bariatric healthcare provider

Coles Marketing built a Patient Advisory Council and testimonial-led referral program for a bariatric healthcare provider β€” contributing to an 80% increase in new patient sign-ups over one year.

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Growing Attendance and Engagement for a Cultural Organization

Growing Attendance and Engagement for a Cultural Organization

Cultural organization

Coles Marketing supported a multi-phase virtual-to-in-person event strategy for a cultural organization β€” growing attendance 35% over two years and increasing event-related donations 20%.

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Supporting Growth and Acquisition for a Veterinary Clinic Network

Supporting Growth and Acquisition for a Veterinary Clinic Network

Veterinary clinic network

Coles Marketing drove brand awareness, hyper-local launches, and referral programs for a veterinary clinic network β€” growing from 7 to 15 locations in one year with 40% more new customers before a successful acquisition.

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Reviews from Google

β˜…5.0/5 (5)
β˜… 5/5Β· in the last week

We have worked with Cole's for years and they have been a pleasure to work with. They have assisted with content and marketing material creation, website maintenance and any other needs related to getting our brand and information out and in front of the right people!

β˜… 5/5Β· a week ago

Coles Marketing has been an outstanding partner for our business. Their team is creative, responsive, and delivers high-quality marketing solutions that help drive results. Highly recommend them to any company looking to elevate their brand and marketing efforts.

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