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Special Olympics Illinois

Brand Identity Public Relations Athlete Endorsement Content Creation Social the challenge Special Olympics Illinois (SOILL) is a storied organization with an incredible legacy. When they came to us with the goal of recruiting more athletes, volunteers and donors of...

GIVE Foundation

Logo Design Brand Development Web Design Digital Social Maclyn partnered with the GIVE (Golf for Injured Veterans Everywhere) Foundation to reimagine their brand and marketing strategy. Today, we continue to help the organization attract donors, educate the public,...

Next Door & Window

Next Door & Window

Logo Design Brand Development Web Design Digital Social the challenge Next Door & Window is a titan of window and door replacement, a paragon of quality and service. But in a saturated market, prospective customers were looking through them, rather than at...

Oswald’s

Logo Design Brand Development Web Design Digital Social the challenge Oswald’s, Naperville’s oldest family-owned-and-operated pharmacy, has been a constant for families throughout the last 145 years. But as the store changed ownership to the next generation in the...

Dunkin’

Dunkin’

Experiential Marketing Content Creation Media Pitching Event Planning the challenge Before America could run on Dunkin’, the Midwest market needed help to turn a Boston import into a hometown hero.the solution For over 20 years as a prolific Dunkin’ partner, we’ve...

AltoonaNow

Logo Design Brand Development Web Design Social Marketing Strategy the challenge As economic development hit western Des Moines, investors largely ignored the City of Altoona, just to the east. They perceived it as a “small, sleepy town”, failing to see the potential...

RW Hardware

Logo Design Brand Development Web Design Digital Social Maclyn worked with this legendary 140-year-old brand to honor its legacy while forging a new, exciting future. From crafting their new “Hold Strong” identity to tailoring their messages for key markets, we’ve...

Scientel Solutions

Logo Design Brand Development Web Design Digital Social the challenge Scientel Solutions is up there with the world’s leading innovators, delivering high-tech solutions like Drone Defense and Smart City Infrastructure. They’re basically the James Bond-meets-MacGyver...

Balance Autism

Brand Identity Web Design Social Media Management Videography the challenge “The Homestead” was ready to grow into a national autism organization, but the market perceived them as “small-time” and “local.”the solution Through emotional branding & strategic...

Avanade

Avanade

Video Production Content Creation Brand Campaigns Social Media Animation Web Design the challenge To achieve their ambitious goals and grow their audience, Avanade needs a creative partner who champions their brand while continuously pushing them to greater heights. o...

IMRIS

Brand Development Experiential Marketing Tradeshow Ideation Social Media the challenge IMRIS was a life-saving surgical revolution with a limited market perception. But their perceived value as “just a tech company” was costing more than just revenue: it was time to...

LABS

Content Creation Web Design SEO Brand Identity Photography the challenge LABS had an awareness & perception problem. The target market perceived them as “intimidating” and “elite,” while their unique location hid them from public view: literally and figuratively.the...

BrownWinick

Logo Design Brand Development Web Design Digital Social the challenge BrownWinick is a law firm headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, home to some of the most respected attorneys in their respective fields. But in law, as in life, you’re only as good as your reputation:...

NAMCO Entertainment

NAMCO Entertainment

Content Creation Web Design SEO Videography Photography the challenge PAC-MAN Entertainment is an interdimensional realm of 8-bit awesome, boasting an arcade, bowling, full service restaurant, office meeting spaces, sports bar and more. BANDAI-NAMCO, (creators of the...

Choose Dupage

Outsourced Marketing Content Creation Creative Campaigns Media Planning the challenge Choose DuPage is the economic development alliance for DuPage County, Illinois. A public/private partnership between business and government leaders, their collective mission is to...

Iowa Finance Authority

Iowa Finance Authority

Logo Design Brand Development Web Design Digital Social the challenge The Iowa Finance Authority makes life better for Iowans. It’s that simple. However, when we first started working with them in 2015, most people weren’t aware of the organization’s statewide...

Wannemaker’s

Brand Development Digital Media Social Media Email Marketing the challenge Wannemaker’s Home and Garden is Chicagoland’s best garden and home boutique – but as they looked to expand their customer base, the community pillar needed a fresh brand that was relevant to...

ABOUT US

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Founded in 1995, Maclyn is a boutique marketing agency that partners with a diverse group of brands: B2B and B2C and everything in between.

The Not-So-Secret Sauce

At Maclyn, we believe that real, raw, human creativity—plus a dash of business sensibility—are the not-so-secret ingredients to effective marketing.

We bring our signature sauce to everything from experiential marketing and branding to web design, content creation, PR and more.

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What Makes Us Different?

We’re your partners, your advisors, the ones you call when you need a smart marketing solution to a real business problem. We’re the ones who take you by the hand (you know, metaphorically) and politely escort you out of your comfort zone. Because that’s where the good stuff is.

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Meet the Maclynites

Bill Murphy

Bill Murphy

Managing Partner

AKA “The Boss”

Bill Vorhies

Bill Vorhies

Partner

AKA “The Other Bill”

Ray Kinney

Ray Kinney

Partner

AKA “The Mayor”

Courtney Healy

Courtney Healy

VP, Strategy & Accounts

AKA “The Office Horticulturist”

Mike Naples

Mike Naples

Sr. Art Director

AKA “The Painter”

Lauren Koeller

Lauren Koeller

VP, Brand Marketing & Public Relations

AKA “The Sultaness of Spin”

Kevin McMaster

Kevin McMaster

Account Director

AKA “The Guy from Schitt’s Creek”

Troy Kelleher

Troy Kelleher

Creative Director

AKA “The Grammar Police”

Erin Ure

Erin Ure

Associate Creative Director

AKA “The Disney Adult”

Kira Ryan

Kira Ryan

Digital & Strategy Manager

AKA “The Frequent Flyer”

Carly Derr

Carly Derr

Senior Account Executive

AKA “The Heart”

William Love

William Love

Project & Tour Manager

AKA “The Game”

Abbey Bobzin

Abbey Bobzin

Account Executive, PR

AKA “The Storyteller”

Julia Pospisil

Julia Pospisil

Art Director

AKA “The Crafty One”

NaVia Sumsion

NaVia Sumsion

Art Director

AKA “The Adventurer”

Lauren Tussey (LT)

Lauren Tussey (LT)

Copywriter

AKA “The DJ”

Melissa Tito

Melissa Tito

Junior Art Director

AKA “The Swiftie”

Kate Lopez

Kate Lopez

Account Director

AKA “The Muscle”

Liz Brahler

Liz Brahler

Account Coordinator

AKA “The Cool One”

Stephany Cardoza

Stephany Cardoza

Tour Manager

AKA “The Dancer”

Colin Brahler

Colin Brahler

Account Executive

AKA “The Driver”

Ryan McBride

Ryan McBride

Web Developer

AKA “The Winemaker”

Jasmine Smith

Jasmine Smith

Account Executive

AKA “The Chill One”