Marketing + Consulting
 

ABOUT STOKES|HERZOG
MARKETING + CONSULTING

STOKES|HERZOG Marketing + Consulting is a full-service advertising, public relations, marketing, and video production company based in beautiful Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

 
 
 

About the Owners

 
Local Wisconsin Marketing Agency

Sarah Stokes and Chris Herzog spent almost two decades working in television news. In that time, both reported, anchored and directed newsroom operations in several midwestern markets. They’ve also developed and produced promotional campaigns for selected stations.

It’s that experience that can help your business get noticed by the media and by your customers. With our proven marketing strategies, our team will help you develop a marketing plan with emphasis on paid and free media exposure to make the most of your marketing budget.

 
 

As your off-site marketing department, we’re just as hands-on as an in-house team. Our PR professionals are ready to handle any media crisis to help maintain your company’s reputation and your customers’ confidence in you. Need more qualified job candidates? Teaming your experience with the STOKES|HERZOG HR marketing and consulting professionals will give you the edge in reaching the best candidates first!

As a PR firm, STOKES|HERZOG Marketing + Consulting brings a unique experience for knowing what media outlets are looking for and why some stories get noticed while others are ignored. Our skilled marketing team has the talent to write those stories with the editorial precision of experienced journalists.

We’ve earned the trust of tens of thousands of viewers over the years and we want to help you build your brand with potential and existing clients. From positive community relations and social media marketing to networking and advertising, we’ll help you build a better brand.

 

OUR TEAM

 
Marketing Consulting Owner - Chris Herzog

Chris Herzog - OWNEr

Chris Herzog has a BS in Public Relations. Before starting the business, Chris worked in television news for 20 years as an anchor, producer, and reporter in Texas, Missouri and Wisconsin. He has won numerous awards for his work from the Wisconsin and Missouri Broadcasters Associations. As a strong advocate for STOKES|HERZOG clients, Chris uses his strengths as a strategic planner, a creative ideas generator and big-picture strategist.

In 2017, STOKES|HERZOG was ready to expand into a larger facility. During the process, Chris discovered a passion for real estate and caused him to pursue realty. Shortly after moving into SH’s new building, Chris received his Wisconsin license to be a commercial real estate agent and REALTOR®. In the spring of 2019, STOKES|HERZOG Realty was launched. Chris provides a complete array of commercial real estate consulting services to investors, institutions, and organizations and is ready to help you buy, sell and lease commercial real estate.

In his free time Chris likes to see western Wisconsin from the cockpit of an airplane, explore the open road on his Harley and play a round of golf. He enjoys spending time with his two wonderful children and his amazing wife, Sarah.

Agency Owner

SARAH Stokes - OWNER

Sarah Stokes has BA in Journalism and Mass Communication with a minor in Political Science. Sarah worked in television news before starting STOKES|HERZOG with her husband. She is an expert in the areas of strategic planning, media relations, writing, editing, event planning, problem solving, on-camera talent, social media expertise, community relations and ad development.

Sarah loves to connect people to solutions. She pours her heart into time with their young son and daughter and has a huge heart for philanthropy. Sarah left TV news in 2013 to launch ownership of a women’s magazine called Queen of the Castle. Sarah grew the magazine to 7 times its size and sold the magazine in 2016 to focus more on the growing agency needs at STOKES|HERZOG. She loves flowers, time with friends and exploring the outdoors.

Sarah took her devotion to connection people with solutions and in the fall of 2018, Sarah launched Juicy Good Life: a membership service that brings a buffet of solutions for your life and career right to you in short videos. Juicy Good Life gives you real, immediate and a manageable strategies for your stress and success from women who will help you design a juicy, good life!

 

Jamie Lis - Chief Executive Officer

Jamie brings experience in business operations, problem-solving, business development, and human resources. Her teamwork-focused energy and empowering others will assist in driving results to meet goals. She is especially good at finding the root cause of barriers and finding long-term solutions. She attended the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire achieving a Bachelors in Business Administration with a Healthcare Administration major. 

Jamie will be responsible for the overall management of the company’s objectives while serving our employees and clients.   

On time away from work, you can find Jamie spending time with her family exploring and doing outdoor activities such as fishing, camping, and boating. Every year, she looks forward to enjoying all the fall feels and festivities!

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Keira Carmen - Client Relations / SR. Project Manager

Keira Carmen has a Bachelor of Science in Vocational Rehabilitation from the University of Wisconsin-Stout. She brings a unique perspective to the team with a background in providing employment support, e-commerce, digital marketing and copywriting services across various industries.

On her days off, Keira enjoys playing tennis, traveling, and experiencing all that life has to offer!  She also loves to combine the elements of words and art that bring creative visions to life.

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JACK HAJEWSKI- Videographer & Editor

Jack Hajewski has a BA in Communicating Arts — Digital Cinema and a minor in Sports Management from the University of Wisconsin- Superior. He worked in television news for 5 years before starting at STOKES|HERZOG. Jack is detail-oriented, and is stretching his creative abilities and experimenting with new technology and tools which are constantly changing.

On his off-time, Jack can be found golfing, traveling near and far, watching Manchester City, catching up on Netflix and spending time with his wife, Nicole and two cats, Palmer and Tiger (Yes, they are named after professional golfers).

Hannah Fischer - Graphic Designer

Hannah Fischer has a Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, along with a Marketing Minor. Hannah brings a wide range of design experience to the team. She enjoys utilizing her creative abilities on a variety of projects and finding creative solutions to any design challenge thrown her way.

In her free time, Hannah loves to travel to new places, take photos, read mystery novels, drink coffee, and watch movies with her husband.


jenna Weber -Project Manager

Jenna Weber is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in Sales and Marketing from the University of Wisconsin- Stout. Her positive attitude and desire to connect with people and businesses through creative content makes her a great addition to our team.

In her free time, Jenna enjoys spending time with her friends and family, especially on the lake! She also loves to travel, shop, and check out new coffee shops!

 
 

 OUR VALUES

Teamwork. For the Win. Customer Bliss.

Our team is always pushing each other to grow and strengthen our individual and team strengths. When we push each other to be our best, we can overdeliver for our clients and provide them with the freedom they deserve. It’s an everlasting cycle that generates consistent client successes—we only win when they do.

If you’re ready to experience the freedom and bliss we provide to our clients, contact us today for a free consultation.

 

Based in beautiful western Wisconsin, STOKES|HERZOG serves businesses worldwide.