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If you run an agency in Lexington, Kentucky, of course, there is likely some work to do with a horse. In the case of Cornett, it’s shoes for a horse—some dope kicks that lit up the internet and snapped up tons of awards.
But Cornett is no (pun alert!) one-trick pony. Work for AB InBev and other cool stuff for VisitLEX is part of this bluegrass creative story.
And Cornett walks its talk big-time through genuine authenticity. They put a stake in the ground for equality, and agency owner Christy Hiler co-founded OwnIt, a platform and community dedicated to upping female and diverse agency ownership.
Christy joined us with agency CCO Whit Hiler to chop it up.
Watch the interview
Agency stats
- Founded: 1984
- Location: Lexington, Kentucky
Best-known for
Earning media with big, buzzy creative ideas that pop in culture.
Why the agency loves being indie
Choice and the freedom to do what they want and, critically, avoid the things the agency doesn’t feel are best for their business or that of a client. The agency and its leadership also wants to make the industry a better place.
Why brands should work with this agency
There is always surprise and delight in working with Cornett. Brands get lots and LOTS of ideas, and the agency’s earnestness to go big and do the right thing are huge plusses. Additionally, brands can expect to have tons of fun.
Why talent should put this agency on their list
There’s a ton of good energy as the agency is getting hit up by more major brands. There’s an opportunity to work on big things while having fun.
Marketer shout out
Any bourbon brand
“We would crush it for a bourbon client. And I think our whole staff loves bourbon and would love to be back in the bourbon marketing game. So that’s on our list.”
Whit Hiler
Learn more
- Agency site
- Agency career page
- Cornett on Instagram
- Cornett on LinkedIn
- Christy Hiler on LinkedIn
- Whit Hiler on LinkedIn
More stuff from the agency
Contact
- Phone: 859-281-5104
- Email: jdeaver@teamcornett.com
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Doug Zanger is the founder and editor-in-chief of Indie Agency News. He is also the founder of the Creative Bohemian consultancy, lives in the Pacific Northwest and is insufferable about it.
