STIR Advertising & Integrated Messaging

04/01/2026

At STIR, we stand up for what we believe in. And we enjoy ourselves doing it.

To live those values on this most courageous and important day, our President & Owner displaced our desk chairs to an unknown and safe location. And has graced our office Sonos speakers with a playlist containing only the finest of 90s hits.

03/19/2026

We're celebrating🎉 a big win and a great partnership! STIR and America’s Dairyland earned First Place for Producer-Funded Consumer PR Campaign at the regional National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA) awards.

Now in its 7th year, this campaign tells the inspiring stories of Wisconsin Dairy Farmers. We’re honored to celebrate this win together and look forward to representing at Nationals in April.

03/08/2026

Happy International Women’s Day! Today, we celebrate the incredible women of STIR. Whether at work or in their free time, they bring passion to everything they do! ✨

03/06/2026

If your paid search strategy still looks like it did a few years ago, now is a good time to rethink it. Paid search is becoming more conversational, more AI-driven, and more reliant on strong brand signals.

Read STIR's recent blog for a breakdown of today’s paid search trends: https://www.stirstuff.com/insights/digital-strategy/2026-paid-search-trends/

02/25/2026

Diet, education and community can make a real difference during the cancer journey. Our client, Seena Magowitz Pancreatic Cancer Foundation, is bringing those three things together through Care Kitchen, a cooking series designed to empower pancreatic cancer patients, survivors and caregivers with practical, easy-to-follow recipes and a sense of connection along the way.

Real Milwaukee recently spotlighted the program and its impact. Watch the segment:

Michele Stack shares a few recipes featured in the Care Kitchen series.

02/09/2026

Super Bowl ads come with an $8M+ price tag, but that price tag doesn't guarantee a good reception. STIR President & Owner, Rick Stoner, shares his take on this year’s Super Bowl ad hits and misses in the Milwaukee Business Journal, breaking down what worked, what didn’t and why. Take a read: https://www.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/news/2026/02/09/super-bowl-ads-milwaukee.html

01/20/2026

🧀❤️ Happy National Cheese Lovers Day! This morning, STIR’s PR team partnered with client Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese for a Fox 6 feature with Brian Kramp at Wisconsin Cheese Mart, the iconic Milwaukee destination curating an exceptional selection of the state’s best cheeses.

A fun morning highlighting local flavor, trends and proud traditions behind Wisconsin’s world-class cheese. Watch: https://www.fox6now.com/news/wisconsin-cheese-mart-curating-offering-finest-cheeses

01/14/2026

Today marks an exciting milestone for STIR.

We’re proud to officially announce the next chapter of the agency, with Rick Stoner joining STIR as President and Owner. Rick succeeds founder Brian Bennett, who will continue to support the agency as a strategic advisor during the transition.

With more than 20 years of experience in B2B and consumer marketing, Rick brings deep agency leadership, an entrepreneurial mindset, and a strong commitment to integrated thinking and client partnership. Under his leadership, STIR will continue to build on what defines us: smart strategy, creative excellence, and work that drives results.

We’re grateful to Brian for the foundation he built over the past 25 years and energized by what’s ahead as we continue serving clients with the same team, values, and integrated approach, now with a fresh perspective for the future.

🔗 Read the full announcement at: https://bit.ly/4jDCEO4

12/29/2025

Cheers🥂 to big wins, bold ideas & what’s next! At STIR's holiday party, we raised a glass to a year of strong results and even stronger teamwork. We’re grateful for our talented team and amazing clients, and we’re already fired up for what’s next. Looking forward to new challenges in 2026! 🚀

12/22/2025

✨Happy Holidays✨ from the STIR team! 🧀

Wishing you a holiday season aged to perfection, and a New Year filled with good cheer and plenty of moments to savor.

12/15/2025

As AI-driven recommendations continue to shape how people discover brands, those that don’t embrace GEO risk falling behind.

STIR's latest blog breaks down what Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) is, why it matters, and how you can start using it now to stay ahead and boost your brand’s visibility: https://bit.ly/4qdFQ57