Grit Creative

Grit Creative is an advertising agency and creative boutique that specialises in politics and public affairs. It gathers a network of specialists into what it calls a virtual in-house creative department. The founder, who runs the agency, spent years in political consulting before starting it.

What Grit Creative offers

• Media — in-house production and buying of television and other media campaigns.
• Direct mail — designed pieces that combine artwork with persuasive messaging.
• Digital — targeted online advertising aimed at voters and consumers who are hard to reach.
• Consulting — campaign strategy with clear goals, then delivery of the plan.
• Branding and web design — identity and website work, shown among its case studies.

Who it works with

Clients range from statewide public initiatives and senators to judicial and local candidates. Its portfolio lists congressional and state legislative campaigns, and its consulting background covers local, state and federal levels.

Key facts

• Awards: the site lists industry awards for marketing, television and online advertising
• Background: the founder previously ran a political consulting firm in Frankfort, Kentucky