Who We Are

STIR is a nimble team of highly experienced industry professionals, ready to take your brand to the next level and beyond. We approach every challenge with a holistic vision and applied integration and management skills. We’ve amassed a long list of success stories, changing the fortunes of companies large and small.

Our Leadership Team

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THINKS
Dream. Plan. Grind. Enjoy. Repeat.
SAYS
Learning never ends. Find joy in the grit of process.
DOES
Be present. Focus on what you can control. Build it.

Rick Stoner

President & Owner

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THINKS
Life is short.
SAYS
Live it to the fullest.
DOES
Go for it.

Brian in Authority Magazine

Brian Bennett

Strategic Planner & Advisor

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THINKS
Relationships are everything.
SAYS
People should listen first, speak second.
DOES
Read constantly, learn something new every day.

Christel in Authority Magazine

Christel Henke

V.P., Earned Media

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THINKS
Ceaselessly.
SAYS
Fail to prepare… you know the rest.
DOES
Anything for love. But not that.

Neil Fraser

Digital Director

THINKS
Gratitude and a good attitude make all the difference.
SAYS
Show up and make it count, whatever it is.
DOES
Be curious.

Maureen Breiner

Digital Media Director

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THINKS
What can we do to make this even more interesting?
SAYS
Creativity and authenticity are only the beginning.
DOES
Inspire. Create. Share.

Scott Lawson

Creative Director

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THINKS
Empathy is a competitive advantage.
SAYS
Details matter. Swim in the metrics and connect the dots.
DOES
Collaborate. Ideate. Strategize. Make an impact.

Brittaney Check

Social Media & Content Manager

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THINKS
Great stories deserve to be told.
SAYS
If it blends in, it’s invisible.
DOES
Make noise… strategically.

Jared Stewart

PR Account Executive

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THINKS
Is your time entered?
SAYS
Get your time entered.
DOES
Tells them to get their time entered.

Tammy Brown

Office Manager

STIR has been great strategic partner. They are extremely knowledgeable, organized, and responsive in helping us evolve and strengthen our campaigns. I highly recommend them and their entire team to anyone looking to take their brand or business to the next level.

Christina Roth, ManpowerGroup

Our brand experience by category

Retail

  • Cousins Subs
  • Pick ‘n Save
  • AT&T
  • Milwaukee Bucks
  • Uline
  • National Business Furniture
  • Premier Vision

Food Beverage

  • Odyssey Feta & Greek Yogurt
  • Miller Brewing Company
  • Jim Beam Brands
  • Ralston Purina
  • Conagra Brands
  • Sargento Foods
  • Anheuser-Busch
  • Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin
  • Tetra Pak, USA

Financial

  • Bank Mutual
  • Rural Mutual Insurance
  • Valuation Research Corporation
  • Catholic Financial Life
  • North Shore Bank
  • Associated Bank
  • U.S. Bancorp Fund Services
  • Farm Bureau Insurance Company of Idaho
  • State Bank of Cross Plains
  • Wisconsin Bankers Association

Manufacturing

  • ABB Group
  • Johnson Controls
  • Master Lock
  • Quad Graphics
  • We Energies
  • Generac Power Systems
  • Pacific Cycle
  • Kimberly – Clark
  • Johnson Wax
  • Central Garden and Pet
  • Novaspect

Healthcare and Medical Products

  • Philips Imaging
  • GE Healthcare
  • Flight for Life
  • Versiti, Inc.
  • Elekta Oncology
  • American Cancer Society Wisconsin
  • SSM Healthcare
  • St. Joseph’s / Candler Healthcare
  • InControl Medical, LLC
  • Dohmen Life Science Services
  • Dr. Comfort Shoes
  • Teletracking

Hospitality

  • VISIT Milwaukee
  • Meet Chicago Northwest
  • Wisconsin State Fair
  • Sonora Mexico tourism
  • Adelman Travel Systems, inc.
  • Visit Savannah

How We Think

2026 Social Media Image Size Guide

Use our 2026 Social Media Image Size Guide to guarantee pixel-perfect images on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and more.

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STIR Staff
Jan 8

GEO is the Next Marketing Game-Changer – Here’s How to Use It

GEO is the practice of optimizing content for recommendations served up by AI platforms. Here’s how to ensure your brand appears in responses. 

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Christel Henke
Dec 4

Key Trends That’ll Shape Influencer Marketing in 2026 

It’s clear that influencer marketing is no longer the “new frontier” of social and digital marketing; it’s a rapidly evolving marketing discipline that continues to shape how consumers discover, connect with and trust brands. Here are five trends defining the next chapter of influencer marketing.

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STIR Staff
Dec 31