Company Overview
Martin Williams Advertising was a Minneapolis-based full-service creative agency known for its data-inspired approach to brand strategy, creative development, and media execution. Founded in 1947 by Royce Martin and Larry Williams, the agency built a reputation for delivering impactful campaigns that connected brands with their audiences in meaningful ways .
In May 2023, Martin Williams merged with BBDO Minneapolis to form BBDO MW, combining their expertise and resources to better serve clients in the evolving advertising landscape . This merger allowed the agency to leverage the global reach and capabilities of the BBDO network while maintaining its commitment to creativity and client service.​
Throughout its history, Martin Williams worked with a diverse portfolio of clients, including Payless ShoeSource, Raymond James, Syngenta, Cargill, Marvin Windows, Simmons Bedding Company, and P.F. Chang’s . The agency’s work was recognized with numerous awards, such as the Bronze Effie Award in 2011 for its campaign with FINNEGANS Irish Amber, a locally brewed beer that donates 100 percent of its profits to charities.
Tucked into the heart of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Martin Williams Inc continues to drive the evolution of American advertising with clarity and conviction. With a legacy stretching back decades, this agency has never settled into nostalgia. Instead, it consistently pushes boundaries—balancing time-tested brand building with cutting-edge creative executions. From its headquarters in the Twin Cities, Martin Williams crafts campaigns that resonate across platforms, cultures, and generations. In an industry constantly reinventing itself, this firm shows exactly how longevity and modern relevance can coexist inside the same creative shop.
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Mark Hall
What’s not to love! Awesome space but could use more local art on the walls! Great location though.
