Cheers to 30 Years
(1995-2025)
For 30 years, ZG has been Wisconsin’s leading engagement marketing firm, growing, adapting, and delivering results that matter. What started in a makeshift basement office in Franklin, WI, has grown into a bold, national, and purpose-driven agency in the heart of Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward. We’ve stayed ahead of the curve by embracing change, mastering the evolving marketing landscape, and using data to turn powerful ideas into real outcomes.
This timeline honors our journey—milestones big and small, the clients who trust us, the team that makes it all possible, and the impact we’re proud to create in the community. We invite you to take a look back with us—and see how every step forward has shaped where we’re headed next.
1995
Founded Zizzo Group Marketing & Media Services. Started as a media buying company. Lovingly referred to as the “basement days.”
1997
Moved into our first office at the Blatz Wash House.
2000
Acquired Healthcare Communications Company Schulhof Walsh and launched national healthcare marketing practice and the CONVERGE selling system for television stations and newspapers in top 40 U.S. markets.
2001
Acquired Northern Sky Production Company to offer turnkey television and radio production services.
2002
Acquired Circle Midwest Graphic Design, expanding our creative offerings with design services.
2003
Launched our PR practice and changed company name to Zizzo Group Advertising & PR.
2005
Moved into ASQ Center on the Milwaukee River and added 200% additional space at 640 N. Plankinton Avenue.
2005
Launched Nonprofit, Financial, and Higher Education Marketing Specialty Practices.
2010
Acquired Excite New Media, Award-Winning Website Development Firm.
2013
Purchased a new office space at 207 N. MIlwaukee Street in Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward and rebranded as Zizzo Group Marketing.
2013
Launched accelerator space in new office and incubated MPirik, a healthcare intelligence tech company.
2014
Acquired Clear Verve Marketing.
2015
Helped found Cristo Rey Jesuit High School in Milwaukee.
2017
Acquired Digital Agency Thirsty Boy and rebranded to Zizzo Group Engagement Marketing.
2020
Created Share Lemonade. This digital platform allowed tens of thousands of people in SE Wisconsin to connect and share stories during COVID.
2021
Acquisition of New HQ in Walker’s Point at 131 S. 1st Street.
2023
Moved into 131 S. 1st Street. Recognized by the Milwaukee Business Journal as Top 10 Best New Renovation - Office.
2023
Attracted SKILOS: A Family Pet Store as tenant in current HQ building as an added amenity to downtown neighborhoods.
2024
Acquired Celtic Communications.
2025
Celebrating 30 Years of Storytelling and Engagement Marketing.
2025
Leased ZG’s former Third Ward HQ to fast-growing Nicolet Law.
2025
Launched ZG Content Factory MORE DETAILS COMING SOON!
We Love Our Clients
The joy we experience—and the deep relationships we build—are true reflections of the incredible clients and team members we have the privilege of working with. Their trust inspires everything we do.
What they’re saying
Congratulations to Zizzo Group on 30 incredible years! From all of us at Summerfest, thank you for being a trusted partner in helping us hit the right notes—online and off. Your digital and PR marketing expertise has helped us elevate Summerfest attendance and impressions in bold, exciting ways, connecting fans to the magic before they even walk through the gates. Here’s to a partnership that keeps getting stronger—and to many more show-stopping seasons ahead!
-Sarah Pancheri,
President and CEO, Milwaukee World Festival, Inc.
Partnering with your team to promote the Edvest 529 College Savings Plans has been a masterclass in collaboration. Your thoughtful marketing strategy, creative execution, and data-driven insights have helped us connect with families across Wisconsin in more meaningful, personal ways—fueling awareness and inspiring action. Thank you for being a trusted advisor and an extension of our team. Congratulations on 30 years of delivering smart, impactful marketing that makes a difference!
-Jackie James,
Director, Education Savings, TIAA
Congratulations to Zizzo Group on 30 years of extraordinary work! Your team brings our vision to life with films that capture the spirit of the Milwaukee Film Festival and inspires people to be a part of it. From concepts to final cuts, you bring energy, creativity, and heart to every moment. The process is seamless, collaborative, and even fun. You truly understand the stories we want to tell, and it shows
-Rachel Vander Weit,
Development Director, Milwaukee Film
Congratulations to Zizzo Group on 30 years of innovation and impact! Partnering with your team to bring our Virtual Explorer exhibit to life was a true joy. The custom launcher wowed our guests, and the experience has been a fan favorite for years—thanks to your creativity and vision.
-John Emmerich,
President & CEO, Discovery World
I’ve known the team at Zizzo Group for nearly 20 years, having worked with them when I was president of State Financial Bank. They’ve gone to great lengths to understand my business and the banking industry and routinely developed fresh ideas to build our brand, while generating awareness about our diverse banking products. Zizzo is my ‘go to’ agency.
-Rob Cera,
President, Greenwoods State Bank
For over 10 years, we’ve partnered with the Zizzo Group on financial and healthcare education initiatives in the greater Chicagoland region. We work closely together to bring the most innovative, cost-effective solutions to their clients. With Zizzo, it’s all about building brand and generating ROI. They always look out for the best interests of their clients.
-John Idler,
President and General Manager, WLS-TV (ABC 7 Chicago)
The Zizzo Group cares about their clients and the communities where they do business. They have been a major supporter of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee for over 20 years, bringing their time, and talent to the Clubs. They have helped with our website, PR, videography, event planning, branding and so much more. Zizzo Group positively impacts thousands of youth and families – they play a major role in making Milwaukee a stronger community. They bring to life important issues, positions and services with an incomparable level of expertise in a way few can.
-Jim Clark,
President & CEO, Boys and Girls Clubs of America
Congratulations to Zizzo Group on 30 years of exceptional storytelling and impact! For over a decade, they have been a trusted partner in elevating our doctors, advancing our healthcare services, and achieving our marketing goals with creativity and precision. We look forward to many more years of successful collaboration.
