IT BEGAN IN 1964


Berny Brownstein founded his agency at the height of the Creative Revolution with a vision to bring a fresh perspective to Philly advertising. His passion for creativity and the agency’s independent spirit have powered more than half a century of continuous relationships with many beloved brands. Joined by son Marc in 1990, the Brownstein legacy continues to evolve, expand, and anticipate clients’ ever-changing needs. Brownstein’s history of thinking boldly and acting bravely has consistently delivered brilliant results for our clients.

NOW, WE BUILD
UNSTOPPABLE BRANDS

Brownstein knows how to build an unstoppable brand. We must, because we’ve been doing it for more than half a century. We provide direction for clients to stay ahead of their markets, give them the ability to make timely, thoughtful decisions, and help them gain the momentum needed to forge ahead. Our work can help them meet their audience’s current needs, and anticipate what they’ll need later. The best part? Getting it right means a fighting chance at immortality. And while nothing lives forever, it’s entirely possible your brand can outlive us all.

OUR SPECIALTIES

OUR SPECIALTIES

Our full-service capabilities include brand strategy and planning, advertising and design, public relations and thought leadership, digital strategy and development, social media strategy and content creation, and data/analytics. With the right balance of long-term brand building, awareness, and reputation management, combined with revenue-driving activations and promotions, Brownstein provides a path to building unstoppable brands.

Brand Strategy

  • Market Research
  • Consumer Insights
  • Brand Development
  • Persona Development
  • Data & Analytics
  • Campaign Planning
  • Communications & Strategy

Brand Strategy

Public Relations

  • Media Relations
  • PESO
  • Strategic Partnerships
  • Thought Leadership
  • Community Relations
  • Event Planning
  • Influencer Relations
  • Internal Communications
  • Content Generation
  • Crisis Communications
  • Activations
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  • Learn More

Public Relations

Creative & Design

  • Campaign Concept Development
  • Identity
  • TV/Video
  • Radio
  • Print/OOH
  • Collateral
  • In-House Production
  • Direct Response
  • Packaging

Creative & Design

Video Production

  • Production Management
  • Video Editing
  • Motion Graphics
  • Music/Sound Mixing
  • Video Stock Search
  • Music Search
  • Talent Recommendation
  • Animation
  • Type Design
  • Script Writing

Video Production

Technology

  • Digital Strategy
  • Ecosystem Development
  • Brand Expression
  • Campaigns & Content
  • UX/UI
  • Responsive Web Development
  • App Development

Technology

Social Media

  • Social Strategy
  • Paid Media Planning
  • Content Creation
  • Influencer Marketing
  • Measurement & Reporting
  • Ecosystem Development

Social Media

Media Planning
& Buying

  • Media Strategy
  • Advanced TV
  • Broadcast
  • Digital Audio/Video
  • Paid Search
  • Paid Social
  • Programmatic
  • Publisher Direct
  • Native Advertising

Media Planning
& Buying

Lead Generation

  • Marketing Automation
  • Email Nurturing Campaigns
  • Hubspot
  • Marketo
  • ABM Programs
  • Direct Response
  • Custom Content

Lead Generation

Analytics

  • Customer Profiling/Segmentation
  • Research-Based Targeting Intelligence
  • Analysis of Brand Identity & Positioning
  • Media Mix Analysis
  • Test & Learn Optimization
  • Digital Measurement Activation
  • Attribution Analysis
  • Real-Time Campaign Optimizations

Analytics

OUR REACH

OUR REACH

WORLDWIDE PARTNERS

As a WPI partner, Brownstein clients benefit from our access to more than 70 global agencies in markets outside the US and new agency collaboration opportunities. Partnering with other independent firms, we can provide even bigger solutions for our clients while continuing to do the powerful and original work we’re known for.

OUR NETWORK OF AGENCIES

OUR NETWORK OF AGENCIES

Our network of specialized agencies can bend and flex together as we strive to keep pace with the world as a collective north star. All components of our network can also stand apart when our clients need a particular specialty to be their anchor. Whether individually or together as a whole, we remain focused on our shared purpose to create unstoppable brands.

RED THREAD PR

Red Thread PR is an independent PR specialty shop that brings an integrated, multi-channel mindset to connect brands with their customers, communities, and industries. The agency weaves meaningful stories across the paid-earned-shared-owned (PESO) model through deep expertise across communication capabilities From corporate communications, media and influencer relations, brand campaigns, upper and lower funnel marketing, partnerships, internal communications, social engagement, and social impact, the agency’s extensive public relations services are the red thread through its clients’ marketing campaigns. Let’s connect – redthreadpr.com.

NUCLEUS DIGITAL

Nucleus Digital is a virtual agency built for the virtual world. Nucleus combines creativity, a digital-first approach, agility, and results. As part of Brownstein Group, Nucleus provides digital media, marketing automation, and performance marketing services, including media planning and buying, programmatic, paid search, CRM and analytics. If this sounds like your speed, visit nucleusd.com.

STUDIO 215

Studio215 offers customizable digital, video, and multimedia production engagements specially designed for high frequency and volume needs. Scaled for efficiency in digital asset production that supports programmatic media buys, Studio215 applies a quick-turn content creation model to fuel clients’ social media presence. Studio215 pairs the strategic insights of Brownstein’s creative technology and social media leaders with a trusted distributed workforce partner. In addition to client work, Studio215 also provides training opportunities for underserved youth interested in careers in the digital field.

OUR CLIENTS

OUR CLIENTS

RECOGNITIONS

RECOGNITIONS

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