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Middle, LLC, based in Manhattan, KS, is a creative agency dedicated to amplifying the voices of rural America. Since 2008, they have partnered with over 300 brands, specializing in telling the stories of rural communities. Their areas of expertise include research, strategy, branding, graphic design, content writing, video production, and website development. With a focus on authenticity and collaboration, Middle, LLC prides itself on delivering exceptional, award-winning work at an accessible price point. Their talented team includes a Strategy Director, Founder, and Cinematographers & Editors who bring a diverse range of skills and experience to each project. The agency's core values of ambition, sincerity, generosity, partnership, resourcefulness, and humility guide their approach to every client engagement. Whether you're seeking a marketing consultant or a creative partner with a deep understanding of rural audiences, Middle, LLC offers a unique blend of creativity and expertise. By redefining perceptions and reinventing storytelling in rural America, they continue to make a meaningful impact in the communities they serve. Generated from the website content

HistoryBlade Mages didn't set out to create a video production company, but he wasn't going to let a decisive opportunity pass him by. At 19, he was attending Kansas State University, working at the Manhattan Regional Airport and in the midst of a heated internal debate about his future when he received an odd phone call from his old high school video teacher. A man on the East Coast was looking for a production company to do short-form commercials for local, rural businesses. Blade agreed to meet with the man, invested in dream video equipment and set off to make a demo reel of short videos. Since that fateful day in 2008, he's slowly grown 502 in a full-fledged marketing agency, bringing on experts in design and web coding, content strategy, and client care. Usually hovering around a team of 10, give or take an intern or two, 502 is a rockstar agency who thrives on a culture of tenacity and perseverance. We personally invest in our clients and regularly give back to the MHK community.SpecialtiesSince 2008, we have been helping grow Midwest brands through the power of story. We believe that story is what is missing from most of today's marketing. We believe that story is what separates impact from noise. We believe that story is a universal vehicle for change, whether in action or attitude. We help our clients identify the stories they need to tell to advance their mission. Sometimes it's their story. Other times, it's the story of their audience. We believe in the power of expressing

We solve problems through the power of story.