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The VIA Agency

The VIA Agency

Review
9.4/10
🇺🇸 Portland, Maine, United States·50 - 99 employees·Est. 1993·Reviewed Jul 2026

Employee-Owned Creative Agency Dedicated to Helping Clients Grow

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Best For
National brands needing a full-service employee-owned creative agency with data-driven strategy
Hourly Rate
$200-300/hr
101% above the $125/hr median for marketing agencies in United States
Min. Project
$50K+
Industries
Consumer Goods, Food & Agriculture, Technology
The VIA Agency

Clients

UnileverARM & HAMMERBig YL.L.BeanGolden CorralChick-fil-AKlondike

About The VIA Agency

The VIA Agency is a full-service, employee-owned advertising agency in Portland, Maine. They help companies uncover growth opportunities and build data-driven brand platforms through integrated campaigns and experience planning for major national brands.

Who The VIA Agency Is Best For

The VIA Agency works best for Consumer Goods, Food & Agriculture companies that need Brand Strategy and Integrated Advertising. With minimum project size of $50K+, hourly rates of $200-300/hr, they are accessible to mid-market companies with established budgets. Based in Portland, ME, their primary differentiator is employee-owned agency.

Why Choose The VIA Agency

Employee-owned agency
30+ years in business
National brand portfolio
Data-driven creative approach

Things to Consider

Hourly rates at $200-300/hr place them among higher-cost options, which may be prohibitive for smaller budgets
Minimum project size of $50K+ puts them out of reach for startups or small businesses with limited budgets
Wide service menu risks spreading capabilities thin; clients with complex requirements should verify depth of expertise in their specific need

The VIA Agency Services

Brand StrategyIntegrated AdvertisingCreative CampaignsSocial Media StrategyMedia EffectivenessData AnalysisExperience PlanningEmerging Technology

Selected Work

Golden Corral

Golden Corral

Golden Corral

A 50 year old brand and franchisee driven system setting sales and traffic records week after week. VIA turned food into the catalyst for connection, fueling moments where everyone belongs — moving a legacy brand past buffet baggage.

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Klondike

Klondike

Klondike

Klondike regained its rightful place as the #1 novelty ice cream brand. VIA made people crave “the best ice cream bar ever conceived” with fantasy-fueled, 70s-inspired work for the Klondike Kandy Bar.

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Big Y

Big Y

Big Y

Changing a rewards program from points to pleasure. VIA helped Big Y, the family-owned Massachusetts icon, shift grocery rewards away from points obsession toward service and quality that bring customers back.

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Reviews from Google

4.8/5 (8)
5/5· 2 years ago

What a company! Friendly and professional staff, wide skill sets, and a glorious working space.

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