Russell Herder

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Empathy-driven brand planning and digital marketing for impactful results

Russell Herder combines decades of experience with cutting-edge strategy and creative execution. The agency is driven by empathy, immersing itself in the concerns of clients and the lives of those they need to reach. As a certified B Corp, Russell Herder integrates social responsibility into its operations, recognized as a “Leader in Giving” by Twin Cities Business.

The agency offers a range of services including brand planning and research, creative and content development, digital marketing, public relations, social media management, and user experience design. Russell Herder works across various sectors such as healthcare, finance, government, and law, delivering work that breaks boundaries and engages critical audiences.

With a participatory management approach led by Carol Russell and Brian Herder, the agency collaborates with clients to achieve strategic goals. Notable projects include campaigns for the Minnesota Department of Health and partnerships with brands like Procter & Gamble. The agency's commitment to impactful work is evident in its long-lasting client relationships and award-winning campaigns.

40
YEARS IN BUSINESS
2
SERVICES

Capabilities

Services

What these services involve

Social Media Management (SMM)
Ongoing social content planning, publishing, and community management.
Website Optimization
Improvements to speed, UX, SEO foundations, and site performance.

Agency details

Team size
51-200 people
Founded
1986 (40 years)

About this agency on Agency List

Russell Herder holds an Agency List Score of 73 out of 100.

That score is higher than 45% of the 36,920 agencies Agency List has assessed so far.

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Agency List assessed Russell Herder in September 2026, reading 6 pages published on russellherder.com.

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