shark&minnow

Company Overview

shark&minnow is an independent, women-owned strategy and design consultancy based in Cleveland, Ohio. Established in 2013 by Hallie Bram Kogelschatz and Eric Kogelschatz, the firm specializes in branding, marketing, advertising, public relations, and audio and video production. Their mission is to simplify complex challenges through empathy, invention, and partnership.
The consultancy offers a comprehensive suite of services, including market research, strategic planning, analytics, branding, marketing communications, design, digital technology, motion graphics, and sound production. They serve a diverse clientele across various industries, from arts and education to insurance and transportation, with clients located throughout the United States.
shark&minnow’s team comprises experienced professionals who have worked with prominent brands such as Cadillac, Ford, Progressive Insurance, Nestle, Cleveland Clinic, and KeyBank. The firm emphasizes a collaborative approach, ensuring clients work directly with executive leadership and receive support from dedicated strategy and media arts staff throughout all project phases.
Their core values include empathy, curiosity, invention, thoughtfulness, pursuit of perfection, collaboration, integrity, optimism, and a sense of mystery. These principles guide their work and client relationships, aiming to transform the human experience through strategic and creative solutions.