Problem?
Solved.
Whether you’re a challenger brand or established category leader, we make your problems our problems. The things that keep you up at night are the things we won’t rest until we solve. And at every step, we’re refreshingly easy (and really fun) to work with.
Check us out and see why we have a track record of creating measurable, real-world results – one solved problem at a time.
Our Capabilities
We make it our job to become experts in the industries we serve so we can be more valuable to our clients. We help brand companies on every scale, plan and execute highly-targeted lead-generation campaigns, and help create and deploy sales strategies and engage shoppers at home, on the go and in stores. And we do it by combining creativity with strategy, instinct with insight and emotion with information. It’s all part of how we turn client problems into problems solved.
- AI-powered audience research and insights
- Synthetic audience modeling and analysis
- Predictive analytics and consumer behavior modeling
- AI-assisted creative concepting and development
- Generative content production and adaptation
- AI-enhanced media planning and optimization
- Marketing automation and workflow innovation
- Custom AI solutions and applications
- Brand Transformation
- Brand Architecture
- Portfolio Strategy
- Repositioning
- Growth Planning
- Product Innovation
- Go-to-Market Strategy
- B2B Marketing Strategy & Planning
- Brand Positioning & Value Proposition Development
- Technical Product & Solution Marketing
- Account-Based Marketing & Demand Generation
- Sales Enablement Strategy & Content
- Thought Leadership & Content Marketing
- Executive Communications & Presentations
- Trade Show & Experiential Marketing
- Channel & Partner Marketing
- Digital Marketing & Lead Nurturing
- Public Relations & Media Relations
- Internal Communications
- Corporate Communications
- Corporate & Sales Presentations
- Social Marketing
- Social Monitoring & Community Management
- Infographics
- Business Consulting
- Integrated Creative Campaign Development
- Brand Storytelling & Content Strategy
- AI-Assisted Creative Development
- Dynamic Creative Optimization
- Personalized Content Development
- Branded Entertainment
- Social-First Content Development
- Video & Motion Content Production
- Content Adaptation & Versioning
- Creative Testing & Optimization
- Digital Experience Strategy
- UX/UI Design
- Website & Application Development
- Customer Experience Design
- Marketing Automation
- CRM & Customer Engagement Integration
- AI-Powered Digital Experiences
- Interactive Content & Digital Tools
- Conversion Rate Optimization
- Digital Platform Integration
- Brand Experience Strategy
- Immersive & Interactive Experiences
- Environmental Branding & Storytelling
- Corporate Experience Centers
- Trade Show & Exhibit Experiences
- Event Concepting & Production
- Employee & Internal Brand Experiences
- Interactive Installations
- Experiential Content Development
- Community & Consumer Activations
- Brand Campaign Development & Activation
- Omnichannel Marketing Campaigns
- Consumer & Shopper Engagement
- Experiential & Event Marketing
- Strategic Partnerships & Sponsorship Activation
- Sports & Entertainment Marketing
- Cause Marketing & Purpose-Driven Campaigns
- Product Launches & Go-to-Market Activation
- Integrated Campaign Measurement & Optimization
- Retail Media Network Planning & Buying
- Commerce Media Strategy
- Omnichannel Media Planning
- Advanced Audience Targeting
- First-Party Data Activation
- Programmatic Media Buying
- Connected TV & Streaming Advertising
- Digital Out-of-Home Advertising
- Performance Measurement & Attribution
- Media Mix Optimization
- Market Opportunity & Growth Strategy
- Consumer & Customer Insights
- Product Innovation & Concept Development
- Product Positioning & Value Proposition Development
- Product Naming & Portfolio Architecture
- Go-to-Market Strategy & Planning
- Product Launch Campaign Development
- Packaging & Product Design
- Channel, Retail & Shopper Activation
- Launch Measurement & Optimization
- Shopper strategy and insights
- Retail media planning, buying and optimization
- Omnichannel shopper campaigns
- In-store marketing and point-of-purchase displays
- Retailer-specific marketing programs
- Commerce and conversion strategy
- Shopper promotions and experiential activations
- Measurement, attribution and sales performance analysis
- Sponsorship Strategy & Planning
- Strategic Partnership Development
- Sports & Entertainment Marketing
- Sponsorship Activation & Campaign Development
- Athlete, Team & Talent Partnerships
- Experiential Marketing & Fan Engagement
- Retail & Shopper Sponsorship Activation
- Co-Branded Marketing & Promotions
- Branded Content & Entertainment
- Sponsorship Measurement & Optimization
- Business & Brand Growth Strategy
- Brand Architecture & Portfolio Strategy
- Consumer & Shopper Segmentation
- Audience Discovery & Opportunity Mapping
- Customer Journey & Experience Mapping
- Competitive Intelligence & Market Analysis
- Brand Positioning & Messaging Architecture
- Product Naming & Naming Systems
- Go-to-Market Strategy
- AI-Enhanced Consumer Insights
- Animation
- Drone
- Editing
- 3D Animation
- Production & Filming
- Script & Storyboard Development
Partnerships, Associations & Platforms
We’re really good at what we do, but we know we can’t always do it alone. It’s why we leverage range of partners and platforms – from the major players to lesser-known groups doing really interesting, innovative things. In the end, you get plans that aren’t built around any one platform, partner or channel – they’re built around what works best for your brand.
Our vision:
Our Team
We’re a group of people with loads of talent, no egos and a love for doing what we do.
80+
Full-time Team Members
Our Partners
Doug Pinckney
Partner, CEO & Chairman
Doug knows what it’s like to be a client because he’s been one. Prior to co-founding Pinckney Hugo Group, he spent nearly two decades in senior marketing positions that took him all over the world. This has given him a unique perspective that allows him to be uncommonly effective in solving marketing challenges. Also, he’s pretty good at the golf thing.
Chris Pinckney
Chief Creative Officer
Chris likes to create great work that works. He oversees PHG’s award-winning team of creatives in making sure everything our agency does is not only amazing—but effective. Before PHG, Chris worked as a senior creative for agencies in New York and Connecticut. Before that, he carried cement.
Aaron Hugo
President
Aaron leads a talented team of creative thinkers, problem solvers and people who genuinely love what they do. He’s passionate about building great brands, strong relationships and an agency where big ideas thrive. When he’s not thinking about what’s next for PHG, he’s probably thinking about what’s next for PHG.
Our Leadership
Stacy Anderson
SVP,
Media
Matt Chatham
Executive Creative Director,
Design & Video
Adam Jwaskiewicz
SVP,
Digital & Design
Erin Brown
SVP,
Finance
Zack Clark
Executive Creative Director,
Concept & Design
Christine Murray
SVP,
Strategy
News & Announcements
Pinckney Hugo Group to Sponsor and Participate in InStore Ignite 2026 in Chicago
SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Pinckney Hugo Group, a full-service marketing communications agency, will attend InStore Ignite 2026, hosted by the Path to Purchase Institute, November 10–12 at the Hilton Chicago in Chicago, Illinois. As a Connect Host Sponsor, Pinckney Hugo Group will meet with consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands throughout the event to discuss shopper marketing challenges, emerging opportunities and strategies… Read More » Pinckney Hugo Group to Sponsor and Participate in InStore Ignite 2026 in Chicago
We could write about the amazing things we've achieved together with our clients (we have people for that,) but we'd rather just show you a handful of our favorites.
When you work at an agency that’s consistently growing and evolving, your opportunities are too. It’s about having the ability to shape your career doing something you’re passionate about — and doing it in a flexible environment alongside other incredibly talented, genuinely good people.
