Our Timeline
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AdEasel is proud of what we have accomplished as an agency, but even more proud of what we have helped our clients accomplish as THEIR agency. Below is a sampling of major accomplishments over the past twenty years.
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AdEasel 1999
- Founded in Iowa City, Iowa
- Opened first office in Coralville, IA on 1st Avenue
- Launched AdEasel.com 1.0 ("Unbranded") in Spring
1999
AdEasel 2000
- Moved Operations to Chicago, Illinois
- Work / Live Office in Wicker Park (Off North Ave.)
- Launched AdEasel.com 2.0 ("Purple Horseshoe")
2000
AdEasel 2001
- Expanded Chicago operations in Lakeview
- Developed flash-based sites and applications for interactive marketing experiences
- Created dynamic Easel Marketing Management Suite
AdEasel 2001
AdEasel 2002
- Expanded to Des Moines
- Renovated Live / Work Building Featured in Historic Tour
- Won First Awards for Web, Online, Print & Email Marketing
AdEasel 2002
AdEasel 2003
- Started Working with City of Chicago and Government Agencies
- Expanded Hosting Partnerships & Server Technologies
- Created New Project Management Applications
- Established Easel Network for integrated partners, media and technologies
AdEasel 2003
AdEasel 2004
- Moved into Des Moines Mickle Center
- Launched First AdEasel.com Themes
- Launched AdEasel.com 4.0 ("Three")
- Developed Easel University program
AdEasel 2004
AdEasel 2005
- Moved to West Loop, Chicago on Washington Ave.
- Developed new online marketing & AdWords programs
- Expanded Easel University programs & recruitment
- Launched and expanded Easel Ventures programs
AdEasel 2005
AdEasel 2006
- Renovated Chicago Office in West Loop on Washington Ave.
- Renovated Des Moines Office in Sherman Hill Mickle Center
- Created dynamic mobile Kanban project management applications
- Developed New eCommerce & CRM Applications
AdEasel 2006
AdEasel 2007
- Developed New Media Partnerships
- Developed New Hardware, Software & Technology Partnerships
- Launched AdEasel 5.0 ("Lucky 7")
- Established Creative Goodwill programs for non-profits and worthwhile causes
AdEasel 2007
AdEasel 2008
- Rebranded from Adaptive Easel to AdEasel
- Developed New Signage, Trade Show, PR & Advertising Partnerships
- Expanded Printing & Production Capabilities through Strategic Partners
- Developed Custom Dynamic Social Marketing Tools & Applications
2008
AdEasel 2009
- Celebrating 10 Years in Business Providing Dynamic Web & Marketing Solutions
- Developed New Content Managment Tools, Applications & Technologies
- Launched AdEasel 6.0 ("Kitchen")
2009
AdEasel 2010
- Easel University Celebrating 10 Years of Internships at AdEasel
- Developed New Relationships for Government & Non-Profit Marketing
- Created New Email Marketing Applications Capable of Sending Millions of Emails
2010
AdEasel 2011
- Created & Launched New Easel Ventures Client Partnership Program
- Developed New Signage, Printing & Production Relationships
- Created New Dynamic Web, Email, Online & Social Marketing Workshops
2011
AdEasel 2012
- Developed New Go-To-Market Programs & Industry Solutions
- Added New Business, Technology & App Partners to Easel Network
- Added New Capabilities for Web & Mobile Applications, Social & Integrated Marketing
- Sponsored Brett Moffitt Racing reaching Victory Lane at the Iowa Speedway
2012
AdEasel 2013
- Created & Launched New Easel Ventures Client Partnership Program
- Developed New Signage, Printing & Production Relationships
- Created New Dynamic Web, Email, Online & Social Marketing Workshops
2013
AdEasel 2014
- Trademarked AdEasel, Easel logo and A Dynamic Agency tagline
- Expanded product design, marketing and packaging programs
- Expanded dealer management solutions for regional, national and global manufacturers
2014
AdEasel 2015
- Expanded trade show marketing programs and solutions
- Created dynamic video marketing programs for engaging and interactive presentations
2015
AdEasel 2016
- Expanded operations to Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Increased integration with payment platforms including Authorize, Cybersource, Stripe, PayPal, Braintree and others
2016
AdEasel 2017
- Created custom AdEasel electric bikes with Ichi Bike
- Expanded real estate marketing programs and integration with partners and industry leaders
- Expanded manufacturing marketing programs with dealer networks and national/global marketing
2017
AdEasel 2018
- Updated Easel Marketing Management Suite Features
- Expanded integration with Amazon, Rackspace, Google, Microsoft, Dropbox, Salesforce and other partners
- Expanded Trade and Event Marketing programs for booths, handouts, presentations, kiosks and experiential engagement
2018
AdEasel 2019
- Created New HubSpot integration solutions
- Implemented new Google Analytics tracking and reporting programs
- Expanded integration for MailChimp, NGP VAN, Connectwise, Stripe, Braintree and other partners
2019
AdEasel 2020
- Developed New Virtual Trade Show Solutions
- Developed Branded Backgrounds for Zoom, GoToMeeting, Microsoft Teams and Google Meets
- Supported Goodwill Organizations through the Pandemic
2020
AdEasel 2021
- AdEasel launches new website for 2021
2021
AdEasel 2022
- Just you wait...
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