Sensis, established in 1998, stands as the largest minority-owned marketing firm in the United States, distinguished by its comprehensive cross-cultural marketing expertise and diverse organizational makeup [2]. The agency's commitment to diversity is reflected in its composition:
- 75% diverse leadership team
- 70% diverse overall staff [2]
Operating from its Los Angeles headquarters, Sensis maintains a strategic presence across the United States with offices in Washington, Atlanta, and Austin, as well as international operations in Mexico and Colombia [2]. The agency is led by an experienced executive team:
- José Villa - President and Chief Strategy Officer
- Abdi Zadeh - Executive Vice President
- Robyn Loube - Executive Vice President
- Selineh Yeghikian - VP, Finance & Administration
- Karla Fernández Parker - Managing Director, TX [1]
Sensis delivers integrated marketing solutions encompassing market research, strategy, advertising, creative services, social media, media buying, public relations, digital marketing, web development, and analytics [1]. The agency's expertise has attracted a diverse portfolio of prominent clients, including:
- ChenMed
- Heaven Hill Brands
- Chispa (Match Group)
- Aaron's
- AltaMed
- University of Texas
- CDC
- Metro
- Georgia Lottery
- U.S. Census Bureau [2]
In the federal sector, Sensis has established itself as a significant contractor, securing notable achievements including:
- NASA Open Innovation Services contract ($25M ceiling)
- U.S. Census Bureau Digital Marketing contract ($8M)
- Department of State Spanish-language Social Media Services contract [3]
The agency's recent growth and success are marked by significant milestones:
- Ranked #3643 on the 2023 Inc. 5000 list
- Achieved Inc. 5000 recognition for the eleventh time
- Completed strategic acquisition of Sharp & Company, expanding transportation industry expertise
- Enhanced presence in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia regions [5]
Through its SensisChallenges practice, the agency has managed 20 federal prize challenges and maintains active relationships with major federal agencies [2]. Core capabilities include:
- Digital marketing and web development
- Cross-cultural communications
- Open innovation and crowdsourcing
- Social media management
- Public engagement [1]
The organization's continued growth and industry leadership are reinforced by its business recognitions:
- Top 25 largest ad agencies in Los Angeles
- #30 largest minority-owned company in Los Angeles [6]
Sensis maintains its position as an industry leader through strategic expansion, diverse talent development, and consistent delivery of innovative marketing solutions across both commercial and government sectors.