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About McKinney
Industries
Consulting
Design
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Durham, North Carolina
Founded
1969
Overview
McKinney is a creative, media and influencer agency that helps brands stand out through integrated campaigns across creative, media and influencer channels. It offers brand storytelling, media planning and buying, and influencer activation, with McKinney Health specializing in Pharma and Wellness. The agency operates from offices in Durham, New York, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Toronto, and beyond, leveraging the Cheil Worldwide network and earning industry recognitions such as Fast Company Best Workplaces for Innovators and a B Corp certification. Its goal is to drive noticeable brand attention and business results while maintaining an exceptional, inclusive workplace that supports creativity.
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Siercks' Weber Shandwick experience strengthens integrated paid-earned-owned strategies.
- Multi-office presence in LA, NYC, DFW, Phoenix expands national client reach.
- Ad Age Best Places to Work recognition attracts top creative talent.
What critics are saying
- Weinstein rape lawsuit triggers Popeyes and Samsung client exodus within 3-6 months.
- Weber Shandwick poaches Siercks and PR team within 12-18 months.
- IPG and Omnicom mega-agencies steal Little Caesars within 18-24 months.
What makes McKinney unique
- McKinney launched consumer PR practice led by Jae Siercks on February 23, 2026.
- Named Ad Age A-List Standout Agency for 2024 and 2025 creative excellence.
- Part of Cheil Agency Network serving Popeyes, Samsung, and Pampers.
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Company News
McKinney, a full-service creative agency, has launched a consumer PR practice led by Jae Siercks, former Weber Shandwick SVP, as Executive Director of Consumer PR. The offering aims to provide clients with integrated marketing communications across paid, earned and owned channels. The Durham-based agency, known for culturally resonant work, says the practice addresses brands' need to consolidate agency partnerships and create cohesive strategies. Siercks previously worked with clients including General Motors and ALDI, securing the Suburban SUV a Hollywood Walk of Fame star. McKinsey was named to Ad Age's A-List and Best Places to Work in 2024 and 2025. The agency works with brands including Popeyes, Little Caesars, Pampers and Samsung.
McKinney filed a suit against Weinstein on Friday, alleging he raped her and a friend in a Manhattan hotel room during a business meeting arranged to discuss her career
The city of McKinney received the Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community designation from the Texas Governor's Office in April 2025.
McKinney Health is Agency of the Year - Category III for the Med Ad News Manny Awards "Only in its third year, McKinney Health had a banner year with major account wins, a strong entrance into the wellness market (while successfully bridging the gap between health and wellness), and a significant expansion of creative, influencer, and data services."
McKinney franchisee wins Project of the Year award at 2025 Footprints Floors convention.
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About McKinney
Industries
Consulting
Design
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Durham, North Carolina
Founded
1969
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