Independent list · re-checked September 28, 2026 · published by Primortul LLC

Lessing-Flynn

Lessing-Flynn is an independently owned advertising agency at 220 SE 6th Street in Des Moines, founded in 1907 and describing itself as the longest-standing independently owned agency in the United States. Its services page lists customer journey mapping and sales funneling, bridging the gap between sales and marketing, and paid, earned and owned media strategy, with published work for Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas, Champion Seed, Insane Impact and DCI Group, and its blog covers lead generation strategy. It has been named an Iowa Top Workplace for seven consecutive years as of 2025. Nobody pays to be ranked.

Why it’s hereA Des Moines B2B agency operating since 1907 whose stated services centre on sales funnels and sales-marketing alignment for manufacturers. Number 2 of the lead generation companies in Des Moines.

Who leads itTom Flynn, President & CEO.

Work they can showChampion Seed. Brand positioning and messaging built around the company's commitment to independent seed dealers. Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas. Trade show, facility opening, product launch, media, social and dealer marketing programs.

Estimated cost

Estimated: $3,000–$10,000/mo, typical for Des Moines lead generation retainers; not a quote.

Typical industry estimate, not a quote from any firm on this list.

A fit forAg, equipment and B2B brands that sell through dealers and want one Des Moines agency for brand strategy, creative, digital ads and trade show support.

Based in
Des Moines, IA
Founded
1907
Led by
Tom Flynn, President & CEO
Known for
B2B marketing · customer journey mapping and sales funneling · paid, earned and owned media · product launches · brand strategy
Named clients
Insane Impact, Champion Seed, Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas, DCI Group
Best for
Ag, equipment and B2B brands that sell through dealers and want one Des Moines agency for brand strategy, creative, digital ads and trade show support.
Selected work
  • Champion Seed. Brand positioning and messaging built around the company's commitment to independent seed dealers. source ↗
  • Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas. Trade show, facility opening, product launch, media, social and dealer marketing programs. source ↗
Estimated cost

Estimated: $3,000–$10,000/mo, typical for Des Moines lead generation retainers; not a quote.

Typical industry estimate, not a quote from any firm on this list.

Office
220 SE 6th Street, Suite 210 · Des Moines, IA · 50309 · 515-274-9271
Lessing-Flynn homepage, captured September 28, 2026
lessingflynn.com · homepage on September 28, 2026

Sources lessingflynn.com · LinkedIn ↗

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