Media Contact: Joshua Spencer, 810-733-7888 p, 810-394-3111 c, Josh@TheSpencerAgency.com
Local advertising agency moves downtown into Flint’s
Capitol Theatre building
The Spencer
Agency seeks to grow in the heart of Flint
At the end of August, there will be a new tenant in one of
Flint’s most historic buildings. The Spencer Agency, a
full-service advertising company, is relocating downtown
Flint. Renovations are set to begin this week for their
space in the Capitol Theatre building.
“I’ve always had a heart for downtown,” said Flint resident
and CEO Joshua Spencer. “I want to jump in and be part of
seeing the downtown revitalized.”
The Spencer Agency will be moving from their current office
in Mundy Township to three floors in the front of the
Capitol Theatre building, facing E. 2nd
Street, with a
main entrance just beside the flashing lights of the
marquee.
With the new space, The Spencer Agency has plans to expand.
“We hope to bring between 40 to 50 new jobs to downtown
Flint,” Spencer said, adding that he plans to partner with
local colleges to provide internships and training
opportunities for students. His agency, founded in 2001,
currently consists of twelve employees.
“We’re a creative company that’s going to draw new creative
people to the area,” he said, explaining that his agency
has seen rapid growth despite the current recession. “In a
time of growth I decided I want to bring the new business
to Flint and not take it elsewhere.” With business growing
so rapidly, Spencer said he has not been able to hire new
staff fast enough. For such an expansion a new space has
become a must.
The Spencer Agency has developed advertising campaigns for
nationwide clients in retail, automotive, event promotion,
and nonprofit industries. The Spencer Agency has done work
locally for clients such as Medawar Jewelers, located in
Flint Township, Aladdin’s Cleaning and Restoration, located
in Lapeer county, Next Michigan and the Genesee County
Health Department to name a few.
Despite the tough economic times, Spencer said he’s seen
his clients’ businesses grow and expand. “While this
economy is challenging, we’ve been able to design effective
campaigns, with no charge to the client,” he said,
explaining that his agency is paid through commission from
media buys.
As The Spencer Agency packs up to move into the Capitol
Theater building at the end this fall, Spencer said he’s
looking forward to bringing new life into the front of the
ornate theater. “I couldn’t stand to see it empty any
longer,” he said.