APCO Worldwide — the largest employee-owned independent in global public affairs. Founded 1984 by Margery Kraus. CEO Brad Staples since January 2015. 1,200+ employees, 30+ locations, 80+ markets, ~$225M revenue.
Mower is one of America's largest 100% employee-owned (ESOP) integrated agencies. Founded 1968 in Syracuse NY by Eric Mower. Became ESOP in 2022. CEO Stephanie Crockett since 2023. 140-200 employees across nine US cities. Clients: National Grid, FedEx, Carhartt, Siemens.
Mission North (formerly Bateman Group) is the San Francisco strategic communications agency founded in 2003. Independent and employee-owned. Rebranded February 2020 under co-CEOs Bill Bourdon and Tyler Perry. Approximately 87 staff. Publishes the Brand Expectations Index.
