Cohlmia Marketing

What Cohlmia Marketing does

Cohlmia Marketing is a privately held, full-service advertising and marketing agency headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, operating from a 2,400 square foot ground-floor office at 618 E Douglas Ave in the East Douglas Avenue historic district. Founded in 1995 by Melissa Cohlmia and purchased in 2006 by her sister Carol Skaff Streckfus (current President and Lead Strategist), the agency has served regional clients for over 30 years, evolving from a print and broadcast orientation into a digitally enabled service offering that spans branding, website design, SEO, social media management, Google Ads, email marketing, TV/video production, radio, signage, public relations, and event management. Its core technology stack relies on third-party digital marketing platforms rather than proprietary systems, and the firm holds Google Ads and Google Analytics certifications.

The agency operates with a deliberately small team of cross-disciplinary strategists, creatives, and production staff, and positions itself as a boutique alternative to larger agencies by emphasizing personalized, direct client access to leadership. Its customer base is heavily concentrated in healthcare (Kansas Spine & Specialty Hospital, Wichita Surgical Specialists, Abay Neuroscience Center, Pain Center at Kansas Spine, Vein Care Specialists, Mid-Kansas ENT, Breast Care Specialists) and financial services (KANZA Bank, Quantum Credit Union), supplemented by nonprofit and community engagements (Catholic Charities Diocese of Wichita, Wichita Jazz Festival, WTI, Compass Star Montessori).

Revenue is generated through custom, project-based and retainer engagements priced by scope, with multi-year contract cadences typical. Go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-based, drawing leads through direct outreach by Carol Skaff Streckfus, long-standing client relationships, professional association memberships (Wichita AMA, Wichita Professional Communicators, Derby Chamber, WIBA, Wichita Metro Chamber, Rotary Club), and a preferred-vendor partnership with Donlevy Lithograph for print production. The firm holds no external funding, maintains no parent company, and is geographically constrained to the Wichita and broader Kansas regional market.

Name

Cohlmia Marketing

Legal name

Cohlmia Marketing

Website

https://cohlmiamarketing.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Cohlmia Marketing is a privately held, full-service advertising agency in Wichita, Kansas, founded in 1995, that provides branding, web design, SEO, social media, Google Ads, video, and print services to regional healthcare, financial services, nonprofit, and SMB clients in the Kansas market.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Wichita

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Marketing Services Retainer/Project Fees: Full-service advertising agency providing integrated marketing and media buying services. Revenue generated through project-based work, campaign-specific strategies, and ongoing client retainers for continuous marketing support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Cohlmia Marketing is a full-service advertising agency that plans, creates, and executes integrated marketing campaigns for regional clients. Core deliverables include strategic planning, branding and identity development, website design and development, SEO and content development, digital marketing (Google Ads, paid social), social media management, TV/radio/video production, print design and production, signage, media planning and buying, public relations, and event management.

Product overview

Cohlmia Marketing is a full-service advertising agency offering integrated marketing and media buying services. The agency's core offering consists of strategic planning, branding and identity development, website design, digital marketing (including Google Ads and social media), SEO and content development, TV/radio/video production, print marketing, signage, and event management. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, the company operates as a boutique agency providing personalized marketing solutions to clients across healthcare, financial services, and nonprofit sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Strategic Planning Strategic planning services that ensure marketing messages align with brand identity and other marketing initiatives, producing consistent execution across all client campaigns.
• Branding and Identity Brand development and identity services including logo design, brand strategy, and visual identity systems that differentiate client brands in the market.
• Website Design and Development Website content, mapping, design, and creation services for client organizations across healthcare, financial, nonprofit, and SMB sectors.
• Digital Marketing Digital marketing services including paid social advertising, Google Ads campaigns, and online marketing strategy for clients across multiple verticals.
• SEO and Content Development Search engine optimization and content creation services designed to improve organic visibility, content relevance, and on-page performance for client websites.
• Social Media Marketing Social media strategy and management services for various platforms, executed for regional healthcare, financial, nonprofit, retail, and hospitality clients.
• TV and Video Production Television, video, and multimedia content production services including TV spots, profile videos, educational programs, event videos, and patient testimonial content for clients.
• Radio Advertising Radio advertising spot production and campaign management for clients, including graduate testimonial campaigns and institutional messaging.
• Print Marketing and Design Print advertising materials including brochures, postcards, posters, print advertisements, direct mail campaigns, patient education brochures, and physician announcements for clients.
• Signage Design and Production Signage design and production including exterior signage, digital billboards, ATM wraps, vinyl billboards, lobby signage, and wall murals for clients.
• Media Planning and Buying Media negotiation, buying, and monitoring services for optimal ad placement across traditional and digital channels, executed via the agency's in-house media department.
• Public Relations Public relations and publicity services including media relations and media training, delivered by an accredited public relations professional on the leadership team.
• Event Development and Management Special event planning and implementation services for client organizations, including nonprofit galas and community events.
• Google Ads Management Google Ads campaign management services delivered by a Google Ads certified agency, covering brand awareness campaigns and website traffic campaigns for clients.
• Google Analytics Services Google Analytics implementation and reporting services supporting measurement, attribution, and performance optimization for client digital marketing initiatives.
• Email Marketing Email campaign services including newsletter design, mobile optimization, and analytics to support client lead nurturing and audience engagement programs.

Named customers21 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Donlevy LithographminorOthersPrint vendor partner for printing services including brochures, mailers, letterhead, envelopes, and business cards. Founded in 1948, Donlevy Lithograph operates as Wichita-based commercial printer serving the region's printing needs.
• Wichita American Marketing AssociationminorOthersProfessional association membership providing networking, professional development, and industry connection opportunities for marketing professionals in the Wichita region.
• Wichita Professional CommunicatorsminorOthersProfessional membership organization for communications professionals in Wichita, supporting professional development and industry networking.
• Derby Chamber of CommerceminorOthersLocal chamber of commerce membership supporting business networking and community engagement in the Derby, Kansas area.
• Wichita Independent Business AssociationminorOthersAssociation membership supporting independent and locally-owned businesses in Wichita, promoting local commerce and business community.
• Wichita Metro Chamber of CommerceminorOthersMembership in the primary chamber of commerce for the Wichita metropolitan area, providing networking, advocacy, and business development resources.
• Rotary Club of WichitaminorOthersService organization membership supporting community involvement and professional networking among Wichita business leaders.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Jajo: Wichita-based creative marketing and advertising agency serving regional and national clients with strategy, branding, digital, and media services. Direct competitor operating in the same Wichita market with similar boutique, full-service model.
• GS&F: Nashville-based independent advertising agency offering brand strategy, creative, digital, media planning/buying, and production. Comparable mid-size independent peer with similar full-service boutique model and diverse vertical mix.
• Russell Herder: Minneapolis-based independent advertising and marketing agency with strategy, branding, digital, and content capabilities. Comparable boutique peer with similar size, ownership profile, and integrated service approach.
• Stone Ward: Little Rock, AR-based independent full-service advertising agency with similar mid-market positioning, traditional-plus-digital capabilities, and multi-decade operating history. Comparable boutique peer serving regional and national clients.
• Sullivan Higdon & Sink (SHS): Wichita-based full-service advertising and communications agency offering integrated marketing, branding, digital, and media services. Direct geographic peer to Cohlmia with comparable boutique positioning and 30+ year operating history in the same market.
• Brown Parker DeMarco: Birmingham, AL-based independent advertising agency with comparable size, integrated services, and regional mid-market positioning. Closely matched boutique peer in scope and operating model.
• Lewis Communications: Birmingham, AL-based independent full-service agency with integrated marketing, branding, digital, and media services. Comparable regional boutique peer with similar size, ownership profile, and multi-decade operating history.

Broad incumbents

• Barkley: Kansas City-based independent advertising agency with significantly larger scale and broader capabilities than Cohlmia. Adjacent regional peer serving Midwestern clients with full-service marketing and media offerings.
• The Tombras Group: Knoxville, TN-based independent full-service advertising agency with media planning/buying, creative, digital, and analytics capabilities. Larger independent peer demonstrating the upside trajectory available to mid-size regional agencies.
• Walz Tetrick Advertising: Kansas City-area based full-service advertising agency with broader client base and larger team than Cohlmia. Comparable regional peer operating in adjacent Midwest market with traditional-plus-digital capabilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCeKeiu5_4CG4smJILVrEduw
• Facebookfacebook.com/CohlmiaMarketing
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cohlmia-marketing
• Instagraminstagram.com/cohlmiamarketing
• Xx.com/CohlmiaMktg

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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