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

Strategic Elements

Strategic Elements is a public affairs and public relations firm headquartered in West Des Moines with seven additional offices including Washington, DC, Houston, Atlanta and Pierre, South Dakota. Co-founded in 2009 by Christine and John Stineman, it runs issue and advocacy advertising, media buying, video production, digital ads and events for corporations, trade associations and foundations, and is a certified woman-owned small business and a member of the American Association of Political Consultants. Nobody pays to be ranked.

Why it’s hereAn Iowa-based firm whose advocacy advertising and media buying serve national clients from a West Des Moines headquarters. Number 10 of the advertising agencies in Des Moines.

Who leads itChristine Stineman, Co-founder.

Work they can showMuscular Dystrophy Association. Produced accessibility videos for MDA's air travel advocacy during FAA reauthorization; the campaign won the Public Affairs Council's 2024 Communications Innovation award.

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 forTrade associations, corporations and advocacy groups running public affairs, grassroots and coalition campaigns that need earned media, digital advocacy and government affairs support.

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Based in
West Des Moines, IA
Founded
2009
Led by
Christine Stineman, Co-founder
Known for
public affairs advertising · media buying · video production · issue and advocacy campaigns · digital ads
Named clients
Muscular Dystrophy Association
Best for
Trade associations, corporations and advocacy groups running public affairs, grassroots and coalition campaigns that need earned media, digital advocacy and government affairs support.
Selected work
  • Muscular Dystrophy Association. Produced accessibility videos for MDA's air travel advocacy during FAA reauthorization; the campaign won the Public Affairs Council's 2024 Communications Innovation award. 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.

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UpdateCertified woman-owned public affairs firm co-founded by Christine and John Stineman, with offices listed in West Des Moines, Washington DC and six other cities.

Sources strategicelements.com, pac.org · LinkedIn ↗

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