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Hirons

Hirons

Review
9/10
🇺🇸 Indianapolis, IN·50-249 employees·Est. 1978·Reviewed Mar 2026

Employee-owned marketing and communications consulting agency with 45+ years of experience

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Best For
Organizations seeking an employee-owned, women-led marketing and communications partner
Hourly Rate
$150-199/hr
Min. Project
$25K+
Industries
Government, Healthcare, Education

About Hirons

Hirons is a 100% employee-owned (ESOP) marketing and communications consulting agency founded in 1978 by Tom Hirons in Indianapolis. With approximately 50 full-time employees, the agency provides advertising, public relations, digital marketing, and creative services. Certified as a Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) in 2024, two-thirds of their leadership and staff are women.

Who Hirons Is Best For

Hirons works best for Government, Healthcare companies that need Advertising and Public Relations. With minimum project size of $25K+, hourly rates of $150-199/hr, they are accessible to established businesses and enterprise clients willing to pay for senior expertise. Based in Indianapolis, IN, their primary differentiator is 100% employee-owned (esop).

Why Choose Hirons

100% employee-owned (ESOP)
WBE certified (2024)
45+ years in business
Two-thirds women leadership
Full-service communications

Things to Consider

At $150-199/hr, costs can add up quickly for extended engagements or complex projects
Minimum project commitment of $25K+ may not work for companies testing the waters with a small pilot project
Offshore team location may create communication delays and time zone friction for clients requiring real-time collaboration

Hirons Services

AdvertisingPublic RelationsDigital MarketingCreative ServicesMarketing ConsultingCommunications Strategy

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