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Hirons

Hirons

Review
9/10
🇺🇸 Indianapolis, Indiana, United States·50 - 249 employees·Est. 1978·Reviewed Jul 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
40% above the $125/hr median for marketing agencies in United States
Min. Project
$25K+
Industries
Government, Healthcare, Education
Hirons

Clients

Firefly Children & Family AllianceIndianapolis IndiansDirect Connect LogistixIndianapolis ColtsFSSAHopebridgeEskenazi HealthAthenaeum Christkindlmarkt

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

Selected Work

Firefly Branding & Awareness Campaign

Firefly Branding & Awareness Campaign

Firefly Children & Family Alliance

After Children’s Bureau and Families First merged, Hirons delivered a full rebrand and awareness campaign that positioned Firefly as a “beacon of hope,” including a new brand identity and launch event.

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Indianapolis Indians Ticket Sales Campaign

Indianapolis Indians Ticket Sales Campaign

Indianapolis Indians

Hirons supported the Indianapolis Indians with paid media planning, buying, optimization, and reporting to drive single-ticket sales across three primary target audiences with multi-touchpoint reach.

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Direct Connect Logistix Branding Campaign

Direct Connect Logistix Branding Campaign

Direct Connect Logistix

Hirons crafted updated brand guidelines and creative for Direct Connect Logistix amid acquisitions of Hoosier Logistics and Performance Logistics — supporting external and internal marketing communications.

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Reviews from Google

4.8/5 (16)
5/5· 2 years ago

Best pr firm in Indiana

5/5· 3 years ago

One of the best

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