Bad Monkey Circus

Bad Monkey Circus is a boutique creative advertising agency based in Chicago. It runs as a small, lean and largely virtual shop, with a handful of advertising veterans and a few younger staff running each campaign. The agency says it picks clients for fit and chemistry rather than budget, and prefers brands willing to take creative risks.

Services

• Advertising campaigns: concepts and creative for web, television, radio, print and direct mail.
• Branded entertainment: branded content, viral pieces and video or broadcast production.
• Motion graphics and 3D animation: animated work and visual effects for ads and product launches.
• Naming and logos: product and brand naming, logo design and store branding.
• Product launches and shopper marketing: new product and website launches, retail and in-store marketing.
• Social media campaigns: social and digital work, including online banners and sales promotions.

Clients

Its stated specialty markets are youth marketing, sports marketing and marketing for franchise restaurants. Past testimonials come from a burger restaurant owner, a restaurant industry association and a footwear brand.

Key facts

• Based in: Chicago, United States
• Model: small virtual team led by agency veterans
• Approach: a cycle of listening, analysing, disrupting and engaging