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

Red Dot Branding + Marketing

Red Dot is an independent creative agency in the Valley Junction district of West Des Moines that describes itself as 'a little integrated marketing firm'. Its nine-person team, led by principal and creative director Jason Ploog, handles branding, advertising campaigns, design, product naming and websites for clients in agriculture, renewable fuels, electrical distribution, education and retirement investing, including Renewable Energy Group's EnDura Fuels line and Van Meter. Nobody pays to be ranked.

Why it’s hereA small independent creative shop listed by Expertise.com among Des Moines advertising agencies, with named campaign work for Renewable Energy Group and Van Meter. Number 9 of the advertising agencies in Des Moines.

Who leads itJason Ploog, Principal and Creative Director.

Work they can showRenewable Energy Group (EnDura Fuels). Named the EnDura Fuels product line and ran its global launch campaign, which drew 4,504,595 impressions in three months. Van Meter Inc.. Built the "Own Up" recruiting campaign, with custom photography, recruitment ads and an ESOP brochure featuring employee-owners.

Estimated cost

Estimated: $10,000–$40,000, typical for Des Moines advertising retainers; not a quote.

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

A fit forAg, energy and industrial companies around Des Moines that need naming, branding, recruiting campaigns and product launches from a small creative-led team.

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Based in
West Des Moines, IA
Team size
1–10 people
Led by
Jason Ploog, Principal and Creative Director
Known for
brand campaigns · advertising creative · product naming · web design · agriculture and energy
Named clients
Renewable Energy Group, Van Meter Inc., JR's Southpork Ranch
Best for
Ag, energy and industrial companies around Des Moines that need naming, branding, recruiting campaigns and product launches from a small creative-led team.
Selected work
  • Renewable Energy Group (EnDura Fuels). Named the EnDura Fuels product line and ran its global launch campaign, which drew 4,504,595 impressions in three months. source ↗
  • Van Meter Inc.. Built the "Own Up" recruiting campaign, with custom photography, recruitment ads and an ESOP brochure featuring employee-owners. source ↗
Estimated cost

Estimated: $10,000–$40,000, typical for Des Moines advertising retainers; not a quote.

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

Office
4201 Westown Parkway, Suite 100 · West Des Moines, IA · 50266
Red Dot Branding + Marketing homepage, captured September 28, 2026
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Sources reddotad.com, expertise.com · LinkedIn ↗

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