AMPERAGE Marketing & Fundraising

10/05/2026

As Amperage celebrates its 30th anniversary, join us in looking back at how our work in design, fundraising, PR and more has changed over time.

Google, social media, influencers, streaming – none of those existed when Amperage Marketing + Fundraising opened its doors on October 1, 1996. As the agency

10/01/2026

Today marks Amperage's 30th anniversary. Let’s time travel back to 1996. Independence Day was the top movie and “Macarena” was the top song that year. Our design team printed off files and used Pantone chips to ensure colors matched. Our video team used physical video tapes.

The world has changed. Our work has changed. But we’re still good people helping our clients make a meaningful impact in the world.

10/01/2026

Happy 30th Amp-iversary to Bryan Earnest!

For three decades, Bryan has been a driving force behind Amperage, helping shape our growth and the culture that makes it special.

As president and CEO, Bryan leads with a genuine focus on people. He has a talent for building meaningful connections and creating opportunities for those around him. His leadership has played an important role in shaping who we are today while keeping us focused on where we’re headed next.

Thank you, Bryan, for 30 years of dedication to Amperage and the people who make it what it is. We’re grateful for everything you’ve contributed along the way and excited for what’s still ahead.

Congratulations on this incredible milestone! 🎉🙌 Please join us in celebrating Bryan and thanking him for all he's done to help shape Amperage over the past 30 years.

10/01/2026

Some people walk through the office. Nick rides his scooter.

For five years, Nick Harvey has built strong client relationships and helped make Amperage a fun place to work. As the mastermind behind the Amperage Masters, a dedicated fantasy football commissioner and a champion of friendly office competition, Nick has a way of bringing people together and keeping the energy high.

Happy 5-year Amp-iversary, Nick! Thanks for all you do.

09/30/2026

Today we're celebrating Robin Frost and 10 years with the Amperage family! 🎉

As a strategist and managing director of Vernon Research Group, a business unit of Amperage LLC, Robin has spent the past decade helping clients better understand their audiences through thoughtful research and meaningful insights. She's known for her genuine kindness, thoughtful approach and ability to make people feel heard, whether she's partnering with a client or supporting a teammate.

Thank you for the impact you've made over the past 10 years, Robin. We're lucky to have you on our team. Happy Amp-iversary!

09/29/2026

The Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa Corridor Business Hall of Fame is always one of our favorite events of the year. ✨

From supporting the event behind the scenes to celebrating alongside community leaders, our team was honored to be part of such a meaningful evening. It was inspiring to see so many people come together to recognize those who have made a lasting impact on our region.

Congratulations to this year's honorees, and thank you to Junior Achievement for another memorable event.

09/24/2026

Budget season has a way of reducing marketing to a spreadsheet, but the strongest marketing budgets start with business goals — not line items.

Our latest blog shares practical advice for talking with leadership about marketing investment, ROI and where to focus dollars in the year ahead.

https://amperagemarketing.com/2026/09/marketing-budget-planning-how-to-make-the-case-for-what-you-need/