Kōse

Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Kōse is an independent media agency working with regional and national brands, including organizations in higher education, business-to-business, and energy and industry sectors. Client testimonials referenced on its site come from marketing directors and executives at companies such as Lift Brands, Ergotron, and Friends & Neighbors, indicating a client base spanning consumer brands, industrial manufacturers, and creative agencies seeking an extension of their internal marketing teams. The agency has received recognition through Effie awards for campaigns in business-to-business and higher education categories, including honors for analytics, strategy, campaign effectiveness, paid search, email marketing, and PPC strategy. Kōse structures its work around three core areas: strategy, media, and analytics. On the strategy side, it develops single or multi-year strategic roadmaps along with foundational work such as market research and persona development. Its media practice covers digitally led omnichannel planning, buying, and execution across channels for regional and national brands. The analytics offering includes campaign reporting and analysis intended to give clients ongoing insight as their business, culture, and marketing technology evolve. Declared service areas also include search engine optimization, digital strategy, mobile and app marketing, and social media marketing. Case studies referenced on its website cover awareness campaigns, e-commerce growth initiatives, and higher education enrollment marketing, with published insights addressing topics such as AI Overview visibility and Meta ad ranking changes.