B Corp-Certified, and Woman-owned, Burlington-based full-service advertising agency marks milestone year and impact
Vermont Business Magazine Place Creative, a B Corporation-certified, woman owned, full service advertising agency based in Vermont, is celebrating 25 years in business in 2026. The milestone reflects the agency’s long-standing commitment to thoughtful problem-solving, its people, and the clients it serves, many of which are beloved Vermont brands and mission-driven organizations.
“From the beginning, we set out to build a company that puts people, purpose, and problem-solving at the center of everything we do,” said Keri Piatek, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer at Place Creative. “Twenty-five years later, we’re proud of the impact our work has had on Vermont brands and organizations that share those same values.”
Founded in 2001, Place Creative has partnered with numerous and notable businesses, nonprofits and organizations over the past two and a half decades. Its client roster has included brands such as Darn Tough Vermont, Rossignol, Vermont Coffee Company, Vermont Smoke and Cure, Lawson’s Finest Liquids, Pete & Gerry’s Organic Eggs, Vermont’s Original Bag Balm, Amtrak and Union Bank, as well as non-profits and organizations including HireAbility Vermont, Let’s Grow Kids, Vermont Humanities, Stowe Land Trust, The United Way and The University of Vermont Health Network. Many of these partnerships span years and decades.
“Our longevity stems directly from the trust our clients place in us and the success we've achieved together. Ultimately, results drive everything we do,” said Steve Crafts, Founder and Chief of Brand Strategy at Place Creative.
Rooted in a collaborative, problem-solving philosophy, Place Creative helps brands tackle real business challenges through a suite of full-service advertising offerings spanning campaign development, strategic branding, design, video broadcast, media planning and strategy, and web, all balanced with measurable impact. Over the years, Place Creative has significantly expanded its service area, growing its reach and capabilities to meet clients wherever they are and deliver the kind of forward-thinking advertising that moves the needle.
"Our evolution has been intentional," Crafts said. "As we've expanded our service area, we've been able to bring a real breadth and depth of expertise to every client engagement. Whether a brand is looking for a bold new creative direction or a data-driven media strategy, we have the people, the experience, and the tools to make it happen. We're not just keeping up with what's next in advertising; we're helping our clients lead with it."
In 2025, Place Creative achieved B Corporation™ and WBENC Woman-Owned Business Certifications, highlighting the agency's long-standing commitment to sustainability, equity, and socially responsible leadership.
For more information about Place Creative Company, visit placecreativecompany.com.
About Place Creative
Place Creative is a full-service advertising, web and brand development agency based in Vermont. The company works with socially responsible businesses, organizations and nonprofits to help them define their story, design with purpose, and connect with stakeholders in powerful and lasting ways.
For more details, visit: https://placecreativecompany.com/
Burlington, Vermont — March 10, 2026 — Place Creative
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