Chemistry

Last Modified: 04-06-2023

http://www.chemistryagency.com
Ownership: Privately Held
Size: 51-100

Overview

Company Summary

We’re are a bunch of free-thinking radicals inspired by culture. We help brands tap into the ethos of their audiences. We hustle like hell. And we create work that lights a fire. We have offices in Pittsburgh, Atlanta, Miami and New York. We’re traveling to clients in Manhattan, Miami, Aruba, Kansas City, Dallas, Phoenix. Wherever we go, and whoever we work with, the goal is the same: Connect culture, creativity and technology to drive results.

Contact

535 Smithfield Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
P: 412-642-0642
F: --

Julie Stimmel
VP,Business Development/Client Growth
[email protected]
4122246069

Offices

Chemistry
535 Smithfield Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
412-642-0642

Chemistry Atlanta
1045 West Marietta Street NW
Atlanta, GA 30318
404-262-2623

Global Service Capabilities

Staff

Total Number of Employees

Office Employees: 51-100
Total US: 101-200
Total Worldwide: 101-200

Ned Show
CEO
As CEO, Ned has helped lead Chemistry on a path of
aggressive growth. In less than 10 years, revenue has
expanded 700% and the agency's staff has increased
from 16 to more than 150+ employees. Ned has
successfully engineered the acquisition of several firms
and added a second office in Atlanta, GA.

His career has included account management and
strategic planning leadership roles at leading
independent agencies including engage, Brunner and
Marc advertising. His client experience is vast and
stretches across multiple categories - from retail and
consumer packaged goods, to healthcare and financial
services. Over the past 25 years he has worked with
brands like PNC bank, H&R Block, Sears Optical, Rite
Aid, Land O Lakes, Silk soy Milk, Tums, Tagamet, Siemens
and UPMC Health Plan.

He has a BA from the Pennsylvania State University and
a Masters in Business Administration from the Katz
Graduate School of Business at the University of
Pittsburgh.

Dan Dehner
Chief Interactive Officer
As Chief Interactive Officer, Dan Dehner drives all aspect of the interactive solutions created by Chemistry from the initial strategy and client contact through the solutions’ final deployment. A self-proclaimed technology addict, Dan lives and breathes the Internet and the devices it’s viewed on—and considers problem-solving a hobby. His experience includes digital strategy, UX, design, development, and analytics. Over the past 20 years, Dan has produced and managed interactive solutions for clients such as Dell Computer Corporation, Bank of New York Mellon, H&R Block, American Eagle Outfitters, PNC Bank, EDS, The Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, and Ford.

Tim Smith
President, Atlanta
As Chemistry Atlanta’s president, Tim takes pride in immersing himself in the day-to-day business of each Chemistry client, while offering a guiding hand towards solving big picture challenges. This ‘walk softly and carry a big idea’ approach was honed at agencies like BBDO NY, where he created the famous talking M&M’s campaign, and at DDB Chicago, where he has multiple Super Bowl spots to his credit. Prior to joining Chemistry, Tim served as a founding partner and president of breensmith advertising. The shop won Best Small Agency in Social Media in 2015 and Ad Age’s Small Agency of the Year Southeast in 2016. Chemistry went on to win Ad Age's Small Agency of the Year Northeast in 2018.

Chris Breen
Chief Creative Officer, Atlanta
Chris sets the tone for all agency creative thinking. His obsession for work that refuses to be ignored began at Crispin Porter + Bogusky, where he was a part of the team that helped launch the Truth anti-smoking campaign. Over the last two decades, he has helped define and redefine brands like Virgin, Sony, IKEA, and Guinness. Prior to joining Chemistry, Chris served as a founding partner and creative director of breensmith advertising. The shop won Best Small Agency in Social Media in 2015 and Ad Age’s Small Agency of the Year in 2016. In the fall of 2016, breensmith merged with digital agency Chemistry. Under Chris’ leadership, Chemistry was named an Ad Age Small Agency of the Year again in 2018.

Clients and Brands

Client & Brands	Start Date
Siemens	03-15-2011
PNC PNC Bank	01-01-2008
H&R Block H&R Block	04-15-2011
New York Life Insurance Company New York Life	06-30-2018
Atlanta United Football Club Atlanta United	05-10-2017
Red Bull Red Bull Massage Envy	07-07-2016
UPMC Health Plan UPMC Health Plan	06-01-2008
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City BlueKC	11-02-2016
Massage Envy	04-06-2018

Billings & Revenue

Billing / Revenue Ranges Number of Clients
Billing < $1M and/or Agency Revenue < $200K 14
Billing > $1M and < $3M 5
Billing > $3M and < $5M 2

Billing / Revenue Ranges	Number of Clients
Billing < $1M and/or Agency Revenue < $200K	14
Billing > $1M and < $3M	5
Billing > $3M and < $5M	2

Total Gross Media Placed by this Office
$51 - 100 Million

Allocation Percent of Media Placed by this Office
Local Broadcast: 20%
Digital: 65%
Print: 5%
Out of Home: 5%
Other: 5%

Types of Services

Service Offering Revenue
Advertising - General Market/ Traditional 20
Social Media 10
Multicultural | Hispanic/Latino 10
Health Care 10
Digital/Interactive | Blogging Discussion Forums, Community Building 10
Business-to-Business 10
Digital/Interactive | Website Development, Hosting, Monitoring 5
Digital/Interactive | Search Engine Marketing 5
Digital/Interactive | Mobile and Wireless 5
Media Buying 4
Media Planning 4
Public Relations 4
Brand Consulting 3

Service Offering	Revenue
Advertising - General Market/ Traditional	20
Social Media	10
Multicultural \| Hispanic/Latino	10
Health Care	10
Digital/Interactive \| Blogging Discussion Forums, Community Building	10
Business-to-Business	10
Digital/Interactive \| Website Development, Hosting, Monitoring	5
Digital/Interactive \| Search Engine Marketing	5
Digital/Interactive \| Mobile and Wireless	5
Media Buying	4
Media Planning	4
Public Relations	4
Brand Consulting	3

Industry Experience

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