Agency Overview
Part consultancy. Part creative boutique. 100% committed to your success. Strong isn't just our name. It’s our way.
Our Story
Strong is an integrated marketing agency based in Dallas, Texas. Over the span of 23 years, we’ve served over 500 clients and completed more than 10,000 projects, earning awards, industry recognition, and client trust at every step along the way.
Founded in 2002 as Aars | Wells, our agency has progressively evolved with our industry. In 2025, we rebranded as Strong—a name that better reflects the results we deliver, as well as our commitment to helping our clients become stronger, more successful marketers.
What hasn’t changed are the values that drive us: Be nice. Work hard. Have fun. Let us show you how our unique approach can help your business thrive.
Contact us to learn more.
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Capabilities
Core Expertise
Strategy
Creative
Technology
Media
Areas of Practice
Branding
Advertising
Digital Marketing
UX/CX
Content Creation
Marketing Communications
Things We Create
Ad Campaigns
Landing Pages
Annual Reports
Logos
Animations
Media Plans
Banner Ads
Presentations
Billboards
Radio Commercials
Blog Posts
Reels
Brand Identity
Sales Decks
Branded Materials
Sales Literature
Brochures
SEO Solutions
Catalogs
Signage
Direct Mailers
Social Content
Emails
TV Commercials
Exhibits/Displays
Training Materials
Illustrations
Videos
Images & Photos
Websites
Infographics
Whitepapers
Invitations
Wireframes
Team
Our work is created by an experienced in-house team and supported by a trusted network of creative specialists and production professionals. Our lean model enables us to adapt quickly, scale as needed, and produce work across a wide range of tactics.
Alex Wells
President & Lead Strategist
Justin McGuffin
Creative Director
Sarah Schmidt
Senior Content Strategist
Stephen Nardone
Senior Account Executive
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Clients
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Testimonials
These folks had good things to say about working with Strong. We bet you will too.
Strong completed our project ahead of schedule and we could not be more pleased with the results.
The team provided a high touch, personal service during development and delivered a high quality product that we are proud to display.
The team provided a high touch, personal service during development and delivered a high quality product that we are proud to display.
Brian Casey
President & CEO
Westwood Holdings Group, Inc.
Westwood Holdings Group, Inc.
I know we've been quite demanding on our side, and Strong stepped up in every case.
It's critical to our success, knowing we have partners that can respond to our needs and do it in a way that makes the relationship fun and exhilarating.
It's critical to our success, knowing we have partners that can respond to our needs and do it in a way that makes the relationship fun and exhilarating.
Senior Vice President
Regional Health System
Regional Health System
I just wanted to say thank you again for your urgency last week and helping us make Saturday’s event a great success.
The printed items all looked great and we really appreciate you.
The printed items all looked great and we really appreciate you.
Marketing Manager
Food & Beverage Distributor
Food & Beverage Distributor
If I had a dollar for every compliment this piece has gotten, it would pay for itself.
The advertising guy for the most well-funded candidate was there and he absolutely loved it. Wanted to know who you were.
The advertising guy for the most well-funded candidate was there and he absolutely loved it. Wanted to know who you were.
Member, Texas House of Representatives
on successful election campaign materials
on successful election campaign materials
Strong produced the most creative, professional auction book we have had in 34 years. They met every deadline our group gave them. They were extremely professional and friendly the entire project.
Gina Betts
Auction Coordinator
Cattle Baron's Ball
Cattle Baron's Ball
I don't know who at your company is responsible for your print ads, but I have to tell you they are the most clever ads I have ever seen for any product. They're funny, informative, and very well done.
From an unsolicited email
received by one of our clients
received by one of our clients
I just wanted to take a moment to say "thank you" to you and the Strong team for the great job on this project.
Y'all have really rolled up your sleeves and put in some serious effort - and it shows.
Y'all have really rolled up your sleeves and put in some serious effort - and it shows.
Director of Internal Communications
Regional Health System
Regional Health System
GREAT JOB on the work! And GREAT JOB hitting all the timelines. I’m impressed!
Scott Whitaker
Strata Underwriting Managers
Strata Underwriting Managers
Working with Strong on projects both large and small has been a joy from start to finish.
Not only is the quality of their work absolutely top-notch, but they have been able time and again to take a product that is somewhat dry and make it seem innovative and fresh, while always being sensitive to our larger branding goals.
Not only is the quality of their work absolutely top-notch, but they have been able time and again to take a product that is somewhat dry and make it seem innovative and fresh, while always being sensitive to our larger branding goals.
Dalene Meardon
Qwest Communications
You’ve been great to work with and have bailed us out a number of times.
I appreciate all of your good work and positive attitudes. Keep up the good work.
I appreciate all of your good work and positive attitudes. Keep up the good work.
Marketing Strategist
Health Care Practice Group
Health Care Practice Group
I will speak for all of us that we were very impressed by your concepts yesterday and really like the direction you’re moving us in. Job well done to you and your team.
Marketing Director
Nonprofit organization
Nonprofit organization
Thanks so much for all of your hard work on this. We had no idea it would turn out to be such a tricky problem to fix, but we appreciate you all working so diligently to get it solved, and in a timely matter.
Marketing Support Specialist
Food & Beverage Distributor
Food & Beverage Distributor
Enough about us.
Let's talk about you.
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