What Scream Agency does

Scream Agency is a Denver-based, full-service creative, marketing, and public relations agency founded in 1997. The firm operates under a 'Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Good.' platform and is a Certified B Corporation (since February 2017, recertified in 2024 with an 8.5-point B Impact Score increase) and Clean Creatives-certified. Its service offering spans eight integrated modules: Advertising (logo design, print collateral, bus wraps, direct mail), Branding & Marketing, Social Media Management (strategy, content creation, daily monitoring, reporting), Experiential Marketing, Public Relations, Corporate Social Responsibility storytelling, Design, and Digital/Web services. The agency's technical capability is concentrated in creative production rather than proprietary software, including first-of-its-kind Colorado TV production using cinema robot and Unreal Engine 3D rendering for Bellco Credit Union in 2023.

Scream Agency generates revenue through project-based fees and multi-year retainer engagements with a diversified client base spanning nonprofits, foundations, healthcare, government, arts and culture, tourism and hospitality, finance, and consumer brands. Notable Agency of Record relationships include Women's Foundation of Colorado (six years), Project Angel Heart (five years), and Gill Foundation (nearly three years). The firm's go-to-market is sales-led via direct client engagement, complemented by referrals through the B Corp and outdoor industry networks (B Local Colorado, B:CIVIC, Snowsports Industry of America, Outdoor Retailer/OIA, Camber). Pricing is project-specific and not publicly disclosed; complimentary 30-minute marketing consultations are offered to fellow B Corps during B Corp Month as a lead-generation motion.

The agency is led by President & CEO Melanie Davidson, privately held with no disclosed external investors, and operates with a team of 1-10 employees in a hybrid-remote arrangement headquartered in Denver, Colorado. Strategic differentiators include documented publicity-value outcomes for clients (case studies ranging from $580K for Perry's Steakhouse to $3.1M for CPI Card Group), award recognition (PROMAX Gold 2022, CBCA 2023 Business for the Arts Honoree, Expertise.com Best Branding Agencies in Denver 2022), and a stated commitment to donate 5% of revenue and 20 hours of paid volunteer time off per employee to nonprofit causes.

Name

Scream Agency

Legal name

Scream Agency

Website

https://screamagency.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Scream Agency is a Denver-based, full-service creative, marketing, and PR agency founded in 1997, serving nonprofits, foundations, and consumer brands with advertising, branding, social media, experiential, and public relations services under a Certified B Corporation model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marketing & Advertising Services

NAICS

Advertising Agencies (541810), Public Relations Agencies (54182)

SIC

Services-Advertising Agencies (7311)

akta.pro primary industry

Integrated Full-Service Creative Agencies (MPAAAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cause/Sustainability & Purpose-Driven Creative Agencies (MPAAAAAL), Brand Activations & Experiential Campaign Design (MPAAAGAA)

Keywords

• Creative agency services
• Public relations services
• Branding and marketing
• Social media management
• Experiential marketing

Headquarters

HQ city

Denver

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Marketing and Advertising Services: Full-service agency providing advertising, branding, marketing, PR, social media, experiential marketing, CSR storytelling, and digital/web services. Revenue is generated through project-based fees and ongoing retainer engagements with clients across various sectors including nonprofits, foundations, healthcare, government, arts, tourism, and finance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Scream Agency is a full-service creative, marketing, and PR agency that helps brands find their story and purpose through integrated services including advertising, branding and marketing, social media management, experiential marketing, public relations, corporate social responsibility storytelling, design, and digital/web services. The Denver-based firm operates under a 'Be Seen, Be Heard, Be Good' philosophy and is a Certified B Corporation working primarily with nonprofits, consumer brands, financial institutions, hospitality clients, and government organizations.

Product overview

Scream Agency is a full-service creative, marketing, and PR agency that helps brands find their story and purpose. Their offering comprises integrated service modules including Advertising (logo design, print collateral, bus wraps, direct mail), Branding & Marketing, Social Media Management (strategy, content creation, daily monitoring, reporting), Experiential Marketing, Public Relations, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Design, and Digital/Web services. The agency operates under a 'Be Seen, Be Heard, Be Good' philosophy and is a Certified B Corporation. Their Scream Scram is an annual fundraising event/charity race they organize.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Advertising Traditional and digital advertising services including logo design, print collateral, bus wraps, direct mail campaigns, and identifying opportunities to showcase businesses across various spaces.
• Branding & Marketing Comprehensive branding and marketing services to help brands develop their identity and market presence, including logo design and brand strategy.
• Social Media Management Full-service social media management including strategy, content creation, daily monitoring, and reporting to help grow audience with authentic brand voice.
• Experiential Marketing Experiential marketing services designed to help brands stand out and connect with target audiences through immersive experiences and events.
• Public Relations Public relations services including news generation, buzz-building, event creation, and media relations to help clients become known in their markets.
• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) CSR services helping brands tell their corporate social responsibility story and give their brand purpose through purpose-driven initiatives and sustainability storytelling.
• Design Design services encompassing visual identity, branding design, and creative visual assets for clients.
• Digital/Web Services Digital and web services including website development and digital presence strategy for brands.
• Scream Scram Annual run/walk/nordic walk event created and organized by Scream Agency to raise funds for charitable causes, with the 7th annual event benefiting the Colorado Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Quantifiable outcome

• Perry's Steakhouse generated $580k+ in publicity value with coverage in major Colorado publications
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers23 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, key and minor.

• Bellco Credit UnioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Bellco Credit Union partnered with Scream Agency for TV commercial production. Scream Agency developed creative concept for 'Life's Journey' TV spot following members through a life story. This collaboration broke new ground in Colorado using cinema robot and Unreal Engine (3D rendering) together for the first time.
• Postmodern CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Postmodern Company served as production partner in the Bellco Credit Union TV commercial shoot. Provided expertise in motion control technology and 3D rendering execution for the first-of-its-kind commercial in Colorado.
• Manmade MediacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Manmade Media served as the studio with production wizards who used motion control to execute the Bellco ChoiceLine 'Life's Journey' TV commercial concept. Studio contributed special effects expertise for the innovative shoot.
• Gill FoundationkeyGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2021Scream Agency worked with Gill Foundation for almost three years, designing their 2021 Annual Report. Collaboration resulted in CBCA 2023 Business for the Arts Awards Honoree recognition for raising awareness about pivotal LGBTQ moments of 2021.
• Xcel EnergycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerScream Agency participates in Xcel Energy's Windsource program, offsetting 100% of electricity usage from renewable energy. This partnership supports Scream's commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship.
• Colorado BalletkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerScream Agency collaborated with Denver-based artist Carol Browning for Colorado Ballet's 2019 season. Developed creative campaign including painting 'Fire and Ice' reflecting the tone of their performance 'Tour de Force featuring Feast of the Gods.'
• Infinite Monkey TheoremminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with Denver's urban winery in RiNo district for First Friday event to announce Simpson Property Group's new properties. Created hosted event with music, food, socializing, and signature cocktails.
• Coupe StudioscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAudio production partner for AAA Colorado TV spot 'It Had to Be You.' Recorded and produced music lyrics written by Scream Agency, contributing to PROMAX Gold Award win.
• Snowsports Industry of America (SIA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerScream Agency is active in outdoor industry associations including SIA, participating in industry events and supporting outdoor sustainability initiatives.
• Outdoor Retailer/OIAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerActive participation in Outdoor Retailer trade shows and Outdoor Industry Association events, supporting connections with outdoor and sustainability-focused brands.
• B:CIVICminorGTM or Marketing PartnerActive member and participant in B:CIVIC, Colorado's B Corp community organization promoting business as a force for good.
• Camber (formerly OI)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerActive member of Camber (formerly Outdoor Industry Association), supporting outdoor industry sustainability and business practices.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Direct peers

• Mojo: Denver-based independent creative and digital agency serving consumer and B2B brands. Comparable to Scream on full-service model, mid-market focus, and Denver/Colorado regional market positioning.
• Concentric: Purpose-driven marketing and PR agency focused on sustainability, social impact, and ESG communications. Highly comparable to Scream's B Corp positioning, CSR storytelling service line, and purpose-driven client roster.
• Mekanism: Independent creative and integrated marketing agency with deep experiential and content capabilities, serving major consumer brands. Compares to Scream on full-service creative + PR + experiential mix and similar mid-sized positioning, though with larger national clients.
• Big Duck: New York-based creative agency specializing in branding, marketing, and PR for nonprofit and social-impact organizations. Directly comparable to Scream's strong nonprofit/foundation vertical, AOR model, and purpose-driven client base.
• Ground Floor Media: Denver-based PR, social media, and integrated communications agency. Closely matches Scream's PR-led, mid-market positioning and Colorado regional focus, with overlapping services in media relations and content marketing.
• Cactus: Denver-based full-service creative and marketing agency serving B2B and consumer brands with integrated strategy, creative, and digital services. Comparable to Scream in geography, full-service model, and mid-market client orientation.
• Sukle Advertising: Denver-based independent creative agency known for integrated brand campaigns across consumer and outdoor brands. Directly comparable to Scream on geography, agency-of-record model, and full-service offering to mid-market clients.
• Blue Marble: B Corp-certified creative agency working with mission-driven brands on strategy, design, and storytelling. Comparable to Scream on B Corp certification, sustainability focus, and full-service offering to purpose-led clients.

Broad incumbents

• Mother: Global independent creative network with offices across the US, UK, and Asia, known for integrated brand campaigns and purpose-driven work. Comparable to Scream on independent full-service creative positioning and integrated campaign work, but operating at a materially larger scale and with global reach.
• Integer Group: Large Denver-headquartered brand activation and shopper marketing agency within the Omnicom network. Overlaps with Scream's experiential marketing and consumer-brand work, but operates at materially greater scale and offers holding-company resources Scream cannot match.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/screamagency

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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