Happy Medium is a full-service interactive agency in Des Moines, IA. Our friendly approach combines the old with the new, and our authentic strategy is built on honesty that produces results.

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Happy Medium is first and foremost an interactive advertising agency, but leaving it as that would be like calling an iPhone just another telephone. We are something that is familiar, but aim to do things in a radically different way.

Our focus points are the worlds of social and digital media, and growing these businesses through a strategy that is built on honesty and produces results. Our approach is centered around the partnerships we build with our clients – something we take pride in. The Happy Medium team is taught to focus on two methodologies – executing successful projects and making client relationships thrive.

It all comes down to people and purpose. The Happy Medium team sets out to accomplish a business or brand’s purpose, while never losing site of the ideology that it’s people whom truly the make the difference in the success of a brand.

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Meet the team

…we don't bite — promise.

Katie Stocking Katie Stocking

Katie Stocking Owner

Katie Stocking is the founder and owner of Happy Medium. With 10 years of media & marketing experience, she's molded the company into what it is today.

Linley Bruess Linley Bruess

Linley Bruess Interactive Team Leader

Linley Bruess manages social media, graphic design, and website development for Happy Medium as the interactive director. She enjoys anything with caramel in it.

Kevin Snyder Kevin Snyder

Kevin Snyder The Money Guy

Kevin Snyder is Happy Medium’s all star accountant. He's so money, he doesn't even know it. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family.

Josh Larson Josh Larson

Josh Larson Interactive Design & SEO

Josh Larson specializes in responsive, mobile-first web development and search engine optimization for Happy Medium. He really enjoys scotcheroos.

Kate Moriarty Kate Moriarty

Kate Moriarty Media Explorer

Kate Moriarty specializes in digital & traditional media buying and search engine marketing at Happy Medium. She digs Non-Fat Hazelnut Lattes from Starbucks.

Kristen Walker Kristen Walker

Kristen Walker Account Coordination

Kristen Walker is Happy Medium's rockstar account coordinator. Besides keeping everything organized, she enjoys a chocolate chip cookie every now and then.

Justin Lobaito Justin Lobaito

Justin Lobaito Interactive Design

Justin Lobaito's professional design experience make Happy Medium's web, print, and interactive projects pop. He likes Garrett's Cheese Popcorn (or any popcorn, really).

Caroline Jones Caroline Jones

Caroline Jones Social Media Strategist

Caroline Jones is Happy Medium's Social Media Strategist. She's been known to enjoy puppies, cupcakes, and Internet memes. She'll put Sriracha sauce on anything.

Sara Mulholland Sara Mulholland

Sara Mulholland Account Coordinator

Sara is Happy Medium's rockstar account coordinator who enjoys a can or 4 of Red Bull a day (along with the occasional cup of coffee). She believes laughter can cure anything.

Giving Back to the Community

Happy Medium is invested in giving back to our community. We care about our wonderful city and want to help ensure that the Greater Des Moines area continues to grow and thrive thanks to its community members. The HM Team are proud members of, volunteers for and participants in the following organizations and charitable events:

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Happy Medium Allies

The team at Happy Medium wanted to make a section dedicated to the people (and companies) who would walk by our side into battle...if, you know, that ever happened. Check them out!

Luminary Creative

Jacob Moyer is the driving force behind Luminary Creative, an Emmy-nominated Des Moines area production company, specializing in commercials, music videos, short films and documentaries. He has traveled the country for various projects as a freelance videographer and DP, and was recently awarded recognition for his work on a local reality TV series featured on FOX. Jacob has worked with Happy Medium to create many of our clients' commercials.

Check out more of his work on his website!

Contact Jacob at:
P (515) 707-9986

Chris Diebel, MPA, of LPCA Public Strategies

Our public relations efforts are managed by Christopher Diebel. The frequent Happy Medium collaborator is known for his successful work with clients in the public and private sectors, as well as his robust community involvement. Diebel is responsible for the successful branding and ongoing PR efforts for many of Central Iowa’s top entertainment brands such as Centro, Django, Gateway Market and Zombie Burger + Drink Lab.

Get in touch with Chris right now:

LPCA Public Strategies
321 East Walnut Street, Suite 321
Des Moines, Iowa 50309

P (515) 243-0445
F (515) 243-0434
E chris@lpcapublicstrategies.com