Business Details
Your Trusted Creative Branding & Digital Marketing Partner in Des Moines, IA
Flying Hippo is a creative branding and digital marketing agency based in Des Moines, Iowa, dedicated to crafting distinctive brands that resonate emotionally with audiences. Our team combines quirky creativity with strategic expertise to deliver branding, web design, digital marketing, and video production services that elevate businesses beyond industry sameness. We prioritize forging authentic connections between brands and their target audiences through innovative storytelling and data-driven strategies.Our merger with Celsius Marketing in Fort Myers, Florida, expands our capabilities while maintaining a collaborative culture rooted in shared history and passion for excellence. With a focus on ROI-driven solutions, we serve clients nationwide through comprehensive services including brand development, environmental branding, and multi-channel marketing campaigns.
Services
Branding
Web Design
Digital Marketing
Video Production
Environmental Branding
Highlights and features
- We offer over 20 years of combined experience in creative branding and digital marketing.
- Our team provides comprehensive services from branding to digital solutions under one roof.
- We implement a proprietary Spotted Zebra Branding Workshop for strategic brand development.
- Our client portfolio includes national brands like Nike, Wellmark, and Iowa State University.
- We maintain a proven track record of delivering measurable ROI improvements for clients.
What people say
Elevate your ROI
Creative strategies
Amazing feedback
Thoughtful engagement
Brand transformation
Services
Branding
Our branding services create emotionally resonant brand identities that break through industry sameness. We develop brand stories, personalities, and visual systems that transform businesses into market leaders. Our proprietary Spotted Zebra Branding Workshop ensures strategic alignment with target audiences while delivering measurable ROI improvements for clients across diverse industries.
Web Design
We craft high-performance websites combining aesthetic appeal with technical excellence. Our designs optimize user experience, SEO performance, and conversion rates while maintaining brand consistency. From custom WordPress development to ongoing maintenance, our solutions ensure digital presences that engage audiences and drive business growth through measurable results.
Digital Marketing
Our data-driven digital marketing strategies combine SEO, social media, and content marketing to maximize brand visibility. We develop targeted campaigns using HubSpot automation tools to generate qualified leads and improve conversion rates. Our approach focuses on creating integrated marketing ecosystems that deliver consistent messaging across all digital touchpoints.
Video Production
We create compelling video content that stops scrolling and drives engagement. Our in-house production team handles everything from concept development to final editing, delivering commercials, brand films, and social content. Our brand-first approach ensures videos that reinforce brand messaging while achieving specific marketing objectives through strategic distribution.
Environmental Branding
Our environmental branding transforms physical spaces into immersive brand experiences. We integrate brand identities into office environments, educational campuses, and retail spaces through dimensional graphics and strategic messaging. This approach enhances brand perception while improving employee engagement and customer experiences through cohesive, impactful spatial design solutions.
People
Eric Groves
Co-Founder
Co-founder with over 20 years experience in creative branding, Eric leads strategic initiatives while embracing his evolving cowboy persona and western fashion collection.
Scott Helms
Creative Director
Award-winning creative director known for innovative design solutions, Scott brings cinematic storytelling expertise from his background in film and visual arts to brand development.
JP Smith
Co-Founder
Co-founder with extensive marketing experience, JP combines strategic vision with creative execution to develop impactful brand campaigns for national clients across diverse industries.
Jesse Balmer
Video Production Lead
Lead videographer and editor with expertise in commercial production, Jesse creates award-winning video content while maintaining his jazz piano skills for brand-specific musical elements.
Leslie Prudhomme
Marketing Strategist
Marketing strategist with 10 years in higher education and Salesforce expertise, Leslie manages client accounts while bringing chaos-coordination skills to ensure project success and client satisfaction.
Questions
What services does Flying Hippo offer?
We provide branding, web design, digital marketing, video production, and environmental branding services.
How does your branding process work?
Our Spotted Zebra Branding Workshop identifies brand essence, target audiences, and strategic positioning.
Do you serve clients outside Iowa?
Yes, we work with clients nationwide from our Des Moines and Fort Myers locations.
How do you measure campaign success?
We use data analytics and ROI tracking tailored to each client's specific KPIs.
Can you handle both branding and digital marketing?
Yes, we offer integrated services combining branding with digital marketing strategies.
