Two by Four

Last Modified: 09-19-2019

http://www.twoxfour.com
Ownership: Privately Held
Size: 0-50

Overview

Company Summary

Two by Four truly is a fully integrated agency. From our founding we have been focused on providing clients strategies and campaigns that flow to all points of contact, both internally and externally. And while many agencies claim integration as a strength, Two by Four has extensive experience that few agencies can boast. In addition, we take pride in our ability to develop world-class communications for world-class clients within real-world budgets. Our philosophy—Always Leave An Impression. Two by Four has built its business on strong strategic processes that serve as the foundation allowing us to provide ideas and creativity that smack our targets right between the eyes. We develop messaging that is both undeniable and unavoidable—all devoutly focused on manufacturing action. We exist to get people to act, to engage our clients’ brands in new ways that generate trial and transaction but also provide a pathway to pride and loyalty. Our mission statement is: Create great work. Build great relationships. Then eat.

Contact

10 North Dearborn Street
Chicago, IL 60602-4532
P: 312-382-0100
F: 312-382-8003

Jen Nicks
Director of Operations
[email protected]
312-382-0100

Offices

Two by Four
10 N. Dearborn
Chicago, IL 60602
312-382-0100

Two by Four
10 N. Dearborn S.
Chicago, IL 60602
312-382-0100

Two by Four
1110 Market St.
Chattanooga, TN 37402
423-580-1752

Global Service Capabilities

Canada
Our Chicago based agency currently has clients in the United States and Canada. However, we are always interested in expanding our client base throughout the world.

Staff

Total Number of Employees

Office Employees: 0-50
Total US: 0-50
Total Worldwide: 0-50

David Stevenson
President, Executive Creative Director
• I am one of eight kids and grew up in Texas thinking I would play in the NBA despite my height and lack of dunking ability.
• I have been in the advertising business for over 25 years.
• I am a creative by discipline, choice and passion.
• I have worked on literally hundreds of brands.
• I love the agency that I started so many years ago because of the people that make it work, the clients that have become friends and the way in which we choose to do business.
• I am a member of the Chicago 4A’s Board of Directors.
• I’ve won many awards for my work but still have yet to impress my son with anything I’ve ever done professionally.
• I don’t hire jerks and I don’t work for jerks.
• I have written a book called Cowboy Wisdom (on sale now!) even though I am neither a cowboy nor have much wisdom.
• I own a Segway.
• I am married to Becky—who is awesome—father to Morgan, Abby and Aidan—also awesome—and have a bulldog, a Great Dane, a King Charles Spaniel, a yellow fish and two turtles—which sometimes, on yard clean up day, is not awesome.

Adam VonOhlen
Executive Vice President, Creative Director
• I have been at the agency since February of 2000.
• I started as a Jr. Designer and worked my way through to Creative Director / Sr. VP.
• After David, I'm the longest tenured person at Two by Four and pretty much have seen or been a part of every story that's been told at the agency. I kinda like it here.
• Before I started my career in Advertising, I considered pursuing a career as a tattoo artist.
• Along the way I’ve been lucky enough to work for great clients big and small, from Wrangler Jeans and Bridgestone Firestone to The Windy City Rollers and creating Mike Rowe’s personal website.
• The little kid inside of me is still amazed every time I walk into Halas Hall to present work to the Chicago Bears. I try to acknowledge how cool that is each time I do it.
• I’ve been told I don’t totally suck and have had work recognized by the Addy’s, The Chicago Creative Club and have been published in Graphis and Archive magazine.
• I met my wife at a Two by Four Holiday party themed "Pimp and Ho Ho Ho Christmas." I was dressed as a pimp when I first talked to her.
• I have a cat that goes by the name of Snake.
• I have at least 10 different hot sauces in my cupboard at home and put it on everything. Even toast.

Clients and Brands

Client & Brands	Start Date
Navy Pier Navy Pier	02-20-2007
Snap-on Tools Snap-on Tools, Snap-on Industrial	05-01-2013
Paslode Remodeling Paslode	10-01-2013
Bradley Corporation Bradley Corporation	11-01-2013
Wrangler - Workwear VF Imagewear - Wrangler Workwear	09-01-2012
Bridgestone Retail Operations Firestone Complete Auto Care,Wheel Works,Hibdon Tires Plus,CFNA,ExperTire	05-20-2003
BERNINA of America BERNINA of America	10-01-2012
Red Kap Red Kap	05-01-2013
The Chicago Bears The Chicago Bears	05-20-2004
Wrangler - Western Apparel Wrangler, 20X, Riggs, Aura	02-01-1999

Billings & Revenue

Billing / Revenue Ranges Number of Clients

Total Gross Media Placed by this Office

Allocation Percent of Media Placed by this Office
Local Broadcast: 19%
National Broadcast: 44%
Digital: 4%
Print: 26%
Out of Home: 7%

Types of Services

Service Offering Revenue
Advertising - General Market/ Traditional 31
Digital/Interactive | Website Development, Hosting, Monitoring 22
Direct Marketing 19
Industrial Advertising 8
Media Buying 5
Business-to-Business 4
Sports Marketing 4
Digital/Interactive | Mobile and Wireless 3
Marketing Data Analytics 2
Design 2

Service Offering	Revenue
Advertising - General Market/ Traditional	31
Digital/Interactive \| Website Development, Hosting, Monitoring	22
Direct Marketing	19
Industrial Advertising	8
Media Buying	5
Business-to-Business	4
Sports Marketing	4
Digital/Interactive \| Mobile and Wireless	3
Marketing Data Analytics	2
Design	2

Industry Experience

Agency Profile