GKV

GKV is an advertising agency in Baltimore that focuses on challenger brands, meaning companies up against bigger and better-funded rivals. Its approach leans on emotional connection with audiences, backed by planning and research across every channel.

What GKV offers

• Advertising and brand development — campaign creative and brand positioning.
• Media planning and buying — placing campaigns across broadcast, digital and other channels.
• Digital marketing — search, social media, web design and development, and data analytics.
• Public relations — media relations and communications support.
• Experiential and grassroots marketing — events, shopper marketing and local campaigns.
• GKV Health — a division for healthcare services, insurance and public awareness campaigns.

Who it works with

It works in aerospace and defence, broadband and wireless, consumer goods, food and drink, financial services, health care and insurance, and retail. It also has experience marketing to baby boomers, and has run public health work for the Maryland Department of Health.

Key facts

• Based in: Baltimore, Maryland, USA
• Recognition: 2025 Aster Award winner in healthcare marketing and advertising
• Divisions: GKV Health