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Elevate Your Brand with Creative Solutions
Flying Hippo Brand + Digital, based in Des Moines, Iowa, specializes in crafting distinctive brands through creative strategies in branding, digital marketing, web design, and video production. Founded by a team of experienced professionals with diverse industry backgrounds, we focus on connecting brands with their target audiences through innovative approaches. Our services include comprehensive brand development, social media strategy, website optimization, and emotive storytelling tailored to client needs. With a proven process like the Spotted Zebra Branding Workshop, we help companies articulate their core values and mission.

Our merger with Celsius Marketing in Fort Myers, Florida, enhances our national reach while maintaining a strong local presence. Clients trust us to transform brands into compelling stories that resonate with consumers, driving tangible results. Our creative team, recognized for its expertise, delivers projects that align with business objectives and exceed expectations. With over two decades of combined experience, we prioritize client collaboration to achieve measurable growth and long-term success.
Services
Branding Web Design Digital Marketing Video Production Environmental Branding SEO Strategy Marketing Campaigns Website Development Brand Storytelling User Experience
Highlights and features
  • We offer over 20 years of experience in creative branding and digital marketing.
  • Our team merges with Celsius Marketing to enhance strategic capabilities nationwide.
  • We provide a proven Spotted Zebra Branding Workshop for tailored brand development.
  • Clients praise our ability to transform brands into emotionally resonant successes.
  • We combine comprehensive services under one roof for seamless client collaboration.
What people say
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Services
Branding
Our branding services focus on defining and elevating your brand's identity through strategic storytelling and visual elements. We help articulate your brand's story, values, and personality to create lasting emotional connections with your audience. By aligning your brand with your target market's needs, we drive engagement and foster loyalty.
Web Design
We design and develop visually appealing, high-performance websites tailored to your business goals. Our approach integrates SEO and user experience best practices to ensure fast loading times, mobile responsiveness, and intuitive navigation. These sites are optimized to convert visitors into customers while reflecting your brand's unique identity.
Digital Marketing
Our digital marketing strategies encompass social media, search engine optimization, and pay-per-click campaigns to maximize your brand's online visibility. We use data-driven insights to create targeted campaigns that engage audiences, generate leads, and deliver measurable ROI for businesses of all sizes.
Video Production
We produce compelling video content that tells your brand's story and captures attention across platforms. Our in-house team handles concept development, scripting, filming, and editing to deliver high-quality videos that enhance brand recognition and drive audience interaction through dynamic visual storytelling.
Environmental Branding
This service transforms physical spaces into immersive brand experiences through strategic design elements. We integrate your brand's visual identity into office environments, campuses, or retail spaces to reinforce brand messaging, improve employee morale, and create memorable interactions for customers and stakeholders.
People
Eric Groves
Founder
Eric Groves, a creative force behind Flying Hippo, brings over two decades of branding expertise. Known for blending unconventional ideas with strategic planning, he guides the team in delivering impactful brand transformations that resonate with audiences.
Scott Helms
Creative Director
Scott Helms leads Flying Hippo's creative vision, merging artistry with results-driven design. His background in film and visual storytelling shapes campaigns that captivate audiences and elevate brand narratives through innovative approaches.
JP Smith
Partner
JP Smith contributes strategic leadership to Flying Hippo, combining industry knowledge with a passion for brand innovation. His collaborative approach ensures clients achieve their goals through tailored solutions that drive growth and market differentiation.
Jeremy Downes
Web Developer
Jeremy Downes specializes in crafting dynamic websites and digital solutions for Flying Hippo's clients. His technical proficiency and creative problem-solving skills ensure seamless web experiences that align with each brand's unique identity and objectives.
Leslie Prudhomme
Marketing Strategist
Leslie Prudhomme combines higher education expertise with innovative marketing strategies at Flying Hippo. Her data-driven approach optimizes client campaigns for maximum impact, leveraging over a decade of experience in digital marketing and brand development.
Questions
What services does Flying Hippo offer?
We provide branding, web design, digital marketing, video production, and environmental branding tailored to your business needs.
How much does branding cost?
Costs vary based on scope. Use our online calculator to estimate pricing for your branding project.
Do you work with out-of-state clients?
Yes, we serve clients nationwide from our Des Moines and Fort Myers locations.
What industries do you specialize in?
We work across sectors including education, healthcare, technology, and consumer goods with customized approaches.
How long does a typical branding project take?
Timelines vary but typically span several weeks to ensure thorough research, strategy, and execution for optimal results.
Can you assist with video content for social media?
Yes, we create engaging video content optimized for social platforms to boost brand visibility and interaction.
Reviews (2)
Jared Elder
Jun 22, 2019 Report
All of the Hippo crew is awesome to work with. Everything they touch turns out to be a marketing success for my company. I've worked with Eric for 20 years and I wouldn't use anyone else.
Justin Bell
May 24, 2017 Report
The Flying Hippo family is great to work with and want very much to leave the customer happy and well equipped. They have a passion for making things that work and look great.