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ABOUT

Be relational.

Blue Earth is a fiercely independent Native-owned agency based in Sioux City, Iowa.

Our seasoned team of professionals has national and global expertise in communication, advertising, marketing, public relations, and branding.

Our smaller agency size allows us to build strong client relationships and proactively think and work on your behalf, quickly responding to your ever-changing needs. The person managing your account is in a dedicated leadership role, which means you are always communicating with someone capable of making decisions.

We are a full-service agency with a wide scope of experiences and resources and excited to put our expertise to work for you!

Be relational.

Blue Earth is a fiercely independent Native-owned agency based in Sioux City, Iowa.

Our seasoned team of professionals has national and global expertise in communication, advertising, marketing, public relations, and branding.

Our smaller agency size allows us to build strong client relationships and proactively think and work on your behalf, quickly responding to your ever-changing needs. The person managing your account is in a dedicated leadership role, which means you are always communicating with someone capable of making decisions.

We are a full-service agency with a wide scope of experiences and resources and excited to put our expertise to work for you!

Blue Earth Marketing is a division of Ho-Chunk, Inc., the award-winning economic development corporation owned by the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska.

HISTORY
Ho-Chunk, Inc.’s mission is to drive the socio-economic development of the Winnebago people through a world-class tribally-owned company. Founded in 1994 with one employee, Ho-Chunk, Inc. has grown into a diversified corporation with numerous subsidiaries and over 1,000 employees from diverse ethnic backgrounds and skill sets. Our award-winning business model reinvests in the Winnebago Tribe through programs including employment, housing, education and health. Blue Earth Marketing and Ho-Chunk, Inc. are headquartered on the Winnebago Indian Reservation in northeast Nebraska. Blue Earth Marketing also maintains an additional office in Sioux City, Iowa.

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Be successful.

Blue Earth Marketing is a client-focused marketing and advertising agency dedicated to helping your business and your brand connect with people in a relevant and meaningful way. Finding targeted avenues for responsively communicating your brand and telling your story is our mission. Showing the world what makes you special is our purpose. Our job is to help you be more than you ever imagined you could be.

Be successful.

Blue Earth Marketing is a client-focused marketing and advertising agency dedicated to helping your business and your brand connect with people in a relevant and meaningful way. Finding targeted avenues for responsively communicating your brand and telling your story is our mission. Showing the world what makes you special is our purpose. Our job is to help you be more than you ever imagined you could be.

Welcome To Blue Earth.

Be Outstanding.

At Blue Earth, we do just about everything and anything for our clients. That is what makes working with us so fun. We thrive on coming up with creative and relevant solutions that work alongside a strategic marketing plan to really make an impact. We offer a full range of marketing, public relations, advertising, and branding services, but within those services, we work hard to stand out and be meaningful.

Be Outstanding.

At Blue Earth, we do just about everything and anything for our clients. That is what makes working with us so fun. We thrive on coming up with creative and relevant solutions that work alongside a strategic marketing plan to really make an impact. We offer a full range of marketing, public relations, advertising, and branding services, but within those services, we work hard to stand out and be meaningful.

Strategic
thinking

Insightful
research

Motivational creative

Relevant web and social media content

Cost-effective media planning

Here are just a few of the “extra” things we can do:

  • Plan and execute an extraordinary event for 10 or 1,000 people
  • Create custom artwork for your business, office, or personal space
  • Develop architectural renderings for a home, business, or community
  • Produce 3D animations, virtual tours, and aerial videography/photography
  • Design custom logo gifts, promotional items, clothing, artwork and so much more
  • Build displays, booths, and backdrops
  • Create a custom bobble-head for a beloved CEO

Be visionary.

Our leadership team driving the success of Blue Earth has national and global experience to help guide our client’s projects through the complexities of marketing and advertising.

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Drew is a graduate of Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska with a degree in advertising and public relations. Prior to Blue Earth Marketing, Drew began his career with Swanson Russell Advertising Agency-Public Relations division and then had the opportunity to be the Nuclear Communications Coordinator for Nebraska Public Power District. Drew joined Blue Earth in 2017.

Drew operates the day-to-day functions of the agency and manages all aspects of the firm. Additionally, Drew works with Blue Earth clients on strategy development, public relations, and social media/digital campaigns.

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Kent is a graduate of the Studio Academy School of Advertising Art and Design of Omaha, Nebraska and has over 40 years’ experience in marketing communications, brand stewardship, and creative direction. Kent’s talents were utilized with the start-up computer company Gateway Computers in 1992 where he spent over 11 years as the Director of Creative Services. Kent led the creative development team, managing the brand identity globally for all products from start to finish. In 2003, Kent was recruited to Wells (makers of Blue Bunny Ice Cream) as the Director of Marketing Consumer Communications where he oversaw all consumer communications and branding programs for multiple brands, along with development and execution of departmental long-term strategic and annual business plans.

Kent joined Blue Earth Marketing in 2014 where he serves as creative lead and strategy lead for all clients, team leadership and business development across all target sectors. Kent’s primary roll is to oversee development and implementation of integrated marketing programs for Blue Earth Clients.

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Jeff is an industry veteran with a graphic design degree from Western Iowa Tech, Sioux City, Iowa. With nearly 30 years’ experience, Jeff started his career as Art Director for William Bass Advertising Agency in 1993. Jeff pursued an opportunity in 2000 with Redstone Communications of Omaha, Nebraska and served as Art Director – Print/Video Division. An entrepreneur at heart, Jeff opened his own advertising agency JD Gordon Creative Labs in 2003. In 2016, Jeff and a fellow colleague formed Antidote 71 where he continued to lead the agency in print and web design and video production. Due to Jeff’s experience, he was recruited by Blue Earth Marketing to lead the agency as the new Creative Director.

Jeff joined the agency in 2020 and leads the creative team in helping Blue Earth clients with branding, graphic design, video production and photography. Jeff is a multi-award winning artist, Graphic Design Adjunct Professor for Morningside University, Sioux City, Iowa and has collaborated with multiple Fortune 500 companies.

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Cheryle brings over 35 years’ experience to the agency with a degree in Journalism/Mass Communications from Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa. Cheryle started her career as a Senior Copywriter for Oster Communications and moved on to the financial services industry for 11 years serving as the Marketing Manager/Assistant VP for multiple financial institutions including Downey Savings, Great Southern Bank, Security National Bank, and Westerra Credit Union. In 2002, Cheryle opened her own agency, Creative Power, that focused on helping clients with strategic planning, developing client marketing plans, research, public relations, copywriting and special events. In 2006 she joined JD Gordon Advertising of Sioux City, Iowa as an Account Executive/Account Planner. Just before joining Blue Earth, Cheryle served as the Director of Marketing and Business Development for PhyCare Management Services of Dakota Dunes, South Dakota.

Cheryle joined the agency in 2014 and works with Blue Earth clients primarily with marketing plan development, direct marketing, print, digital advertising, social media and media buying.

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Todd has over 30 years’ experience in graphic, web and digital design services. A Commercial Art graduate of Iowa Lakes Community College, Todd serves as the Senior Art Director for Blue Earth Marketing and works with clients on all design and production services needs. Todd additionally provides direction to the print and web design team in the areas of job estimating, design concepting, and architectural renderings.

Todd joined the agency in 2008.

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Patrick has over 25 years’ experience in marketing and advertising. A Mass Communications/Marketing graduate of Briar Cliff University in Sioux City, Iowa, Patrick has spent the majority of his career with Blue Earth Marketing. Patrick started in the TV/Radio broadcast industry as a commercial writer-news producer for KCAU-ABC affiliate in Sioux City, Iowa; eventually moving into a business development role as a Senior Account Manager. In 2000, Patrick was recruited by Waitt Media of Omaha, Nebraska to market their broadcast TV-Radio, Billboard, and internet properties to regional clients. In 2004, Patrick was recruited to help launch Blue Earth Marketing as an Account/Project Manager.

Patrick primarily account/project manages existing clients but also serves as the Business Development Director. Additionally, Patrick works with clients on developing strategic marketing plans and advertising campaigns and assists the agency with creative copywriting, media planning, media buying, video/TV/Radio production services.

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Be visionary.

Our leadership team driving the success of Blue Earth has national and global experience to help guide our client’s projects through the complexities of marketing and advertising.

Drew is a graduate of Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska with a degree in advertising and public relations. Prior to Blue Earth Marketing, Drew began his career with Swanson Russell Advertising Agency-Public Relations division and then had the opportunity to be the Nuclear Communications Coordinator for Nebraska Public Power District. Drew joined Blue Earth in 2017.

Drew operates the day-to-day functions of the agency and manages all aspects of the firm. Additionally, Drew works with Blue Earth clients on strategy development, public relations, and social media/digital campaigns.

Kent is a graduate of the Studio Academy School of Advertising Art and Design of Omaha, Nebraska and has over 40 years’ experience in marketing communications, brand stewardship, and creative direction. Kent’s talents were utilized with the start-up computer company Gateway Computers in 1992 where he spent over 11 years as the Director of Creative Services. Kent led the creative development team, managing the brand identity globally for all products from start to finish. In 2003, Kent was recruited to Wells (makers of Blue Bunny Ice Cream) as the Director of Marketing Consumer Communications where he oversaw all consumer communications and branding programs for multiple brands, along with development and execution of departmental long-term strategic and annual business plans.

Kent joined Blue Earth Marketing in 2014 where he serves as creative lead and strategy lead for all clients, team leadership and business development across all target sectors. Kent’s primary roll is to oversee development and implementation of integrated marketing programs for Blue Earth Clients.

Jeff is an industry veteran with a graphic design degree from Western Iowa Tech, Sioux City, Iowa. With nearly 30 years’ experience, Jeff started his career as Art Director for William Bass Advertising Agency in 1993. Jeff pursued an opportunity in 2000 with Redstone Communications of Omaha, Nebraska and served as Art Director – Print/Video Division. An entrepreneur at heart, Jeff opened his own advertising agency JD Gordon Creative Labs in 2003. In 2016, Jeff and a fellow colleague formed Antidote 71 where he continued to lead the agency in print and web design and video production. Due to Jeff’s experience, he was recruited by Blue Earth Marketing to lead the agency as the new Creative Director.

Jeff joined the agency in 2020 and leads the creative team in helping Blue Earth clients with branding, graphic design, video production and photography. Jeff is a multi-award winning artist, Graphic Design Adjunct Professor for Morningside University, Sioux City, Iowa and has collaborated with multiple Fortune 500 companies.

Cheryle brings over 35 years’ experience to the agency with a degree in Journalism/Mass Communications from Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa. Cheryle started her career as a Senior Copywriter for Oster Communications and moved on to the financial services industry for 11 years serving as the Marketing Manager/Assistant VP for multiple financial institutions including Downey Savings, Great Southern Bank, Security National Bank, and Westerra Credit Union. In 2002, Cheryle opened her own agency, Creative Power, that focused on helping clients with strategic planning, developing client marketing plans, research, public relations, copywriting and special events. In 2006 she joined JD Gordon Advertising of Sioux City, Iowa as an Account Executive/Account Planner. Just before joining Blue Earth, Cheryle served as the Director of Marketing and Business Development for PhyCare Management Services of Dakota Dunes, South Dakota.

Cheryle joined the agency in 2014 and works with Blue Earth clients primarily with marketing plan development, direct marketing, print, digital advertising, social media and media buying.

Todd has over 30 years’ experience in graphic, web and digital design services. A Commercial Art graduate of Iowa Lakes Community College, Todd serves as the Senior Art Director for Blue Earth Marketing and works with clients on all design and production services needs. Todd additionally provides direction to the print and web design team in the areas of job estimating, design concepting, and architectural renderings.

Todd joined the agency in 2008.

Patrick has over 25 years’ experience in marketing and advertising. A Mass Communications/Marketing graduate of Briar Cliff University in Sioux City, Iowa, Patrick has spent the majority of his career with Blue Earth Marketing. Patrick started in the TV/Radio broadcast industry as a commercial writer-news producer for KCAU-ABC affiliate in Sioux City, Iowa; eventually moving into a business development role as a Senior Account Manager. In 2000, Patrick was recruited by Waitt Media of Omaha, Nebraska to market their broadcast TV-Radio, Billboard, and internet properties to regional clients. In 2004, Patrick was recruited to help launch Blue Earth Marketing as an Account/Project Manager.

Patrick primarily account/project manages existing clients but also serves as the Business Development Director. Additionally, Patrick works with clients on developing strategic marketing plans and advertising campaigns and assists the agency with creative copywriting, media planning, media buying, video/TV/Radio production services.

Be Strong.

Blue Earth is owned by Ho-Chunk Inc., serving the Winnebago tribe in Winnebago Nebraska. Our Native-owned agency provides marketing, advertising, and public relations services to clients on a national and global scale, building strong relationships in a variety of industries. To learn more about Ho-Chunk Inc., click here.

Be STRONG.

Blue Earth is owned by Ho-Chunk Inc., serving the Winnebago tribe in Winnebago Nebraska. Our Native-owned agency provides marketing, advertising, and public relations services to clients on a national and global scale, building strong relationships in a variety of industries. To learn more about Ho-Chunk Inc., click here.

Be connected.

We are a member of Second Wind. This organization allows us access to a vast collection of industry tools, and knowledge.  We have access to collaborative venues to expand our resources and gain powerful insights and tap into emerging trends and industry expertise.

Be connected.

We are a member of Second Wind. This organization allows us access to a vast collection of industry tools, and knowledge.  We have access to collaborative venues to expand our resources and gain powerful insights and tap into emerging trends and industry expertise.

© Blue Earth Marketing | 600 4th Street, Suite 201 | Sioux City, IA 51101

A DIVISION OF HO-CHUNK, INC.  |  Proud To Be Tribally Owned 

© Blue Earth Marketing
600 4th Street, Suite 201
Sioux City, IA 51101

A DIVISION OF
HO-CHUNK, INC.
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Proud To Be Tribally Owned 

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General Information:
712.224.5420
info@blueearthmarketing.com

New business inquiries contact:
Patrick Foley
712.522.5449
pfoley@blueearthmarketing.com

Ho-Chunk Centre Office Address:
600 4th Street, Suite 201
Sioux City, IA 51101

 

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Patrick Foley

Patrick has over 25 years’ experience in marketing and advertising. A Mass Communications/Marketing graduate of Briar Cliff University in Sioux City, Iowa, Patrick has spent the majority of his career with Blue Earth Marketing. Patrick started in the TV/Radio broadcast industry as a commercial writer-news producer for KCAU-ABC affiliate in Sioux City, Iowa; eventually moving into a business development role as a Senior Account Manager. In 2000, Patrick was recruited by Waitt Media of Omaha, Nebraska to market their broadcast TV-Radio, Billboard, and internet properties to regional clients. In 2004, Patrick was recruited to help launch Blue Earth Marketing as an Account/Project Manager.

Patrick primarily account/project manages existing clients but also serves as the Business Development Director. Additionally, Patrick works with clients on developing strategic marketing plans and advertising campaigns and assists the agency with creative copywriting, media planning, media buying, video/TV/Radio production services.

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