PPA Agency relaunches in Pickerington with bold vision and woman-owned leadership
Pickerington, OH – April 24, 2025 – In a move that honors both legacy and local pride, PPA Agency, a nationally respected boutique marketing firm, has officially relocated its headquarters from Canal Winchester to Pickerington, OH, the hometown of its new owner and president, Kara Bottoms.
Founded in 1984, PPA Agency has built a reputation for crafting high-quality, fast-turnaround digital and print creative work for clients ranging from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies. With a unique blend of hands-on creative expertise and a nimble, people-first model, the firm keeps moving forward without losing sight of the family-first, faith-centered values that made it successful.
Now, after celebrating its 40th anniversary last year, the agency enters a bold new chapter. Kara Bottoms, who purchased the firm in 2021 after rising through the ranks from graphic designer to owner, is guiding PPA with fresh energy and a deep personal connection to the community.
“I grew up in Pickerington, and I’m a graduate of Pickerington Central. Now, I’m raising my family here,” Bottoms says. “Bringing PPA home is a natural choice. I can invest in my community while I’m serving our clients on a national scale.”
The agency’s new office space, currently undergoing renovations in one of Pickerington’s Community Reinvestment Areas (CRA), reflects that commitment. The new space is designed to support a flexible, hybrid work environment and will soon feature two on-site commercial photography studios, set for completion in late 2025. The move also aligns with Old Pickerington’s growing creative and economic revitalization, which includes additions like Johnson’s Ice Cream and Local Cantina.
Earlier this year, PPA earned its WBENC certification, officially becoming a certified woman-owned business. This milestone further positions the firm as a go-to partner for companies seeking diverse, values-driven vendors.
“PPA has always been a place where creatives thrive and clients come first,” Steve Matthews, VP of creative services, says. “To make that happen, we need to stay fresh. This new creative space represents momentum into our next decade.”
The firm’s legacy includes a loyal team of creative professionals, many of whom have been with the agency for nearly two decades, an uncommon level of tenure in the marketing industry. PPA’s unique structure eliminates traditional layers of middle management and empowers its creatives to lead client communication directly, reducing costs and accelerating project timelines.
This “small but mighty” approach has kept the agency relevant for four decades, and is why clients across industries turn to PPA for everything from branded assets to catalogs to complex web development solutions.
“We’re excited for our future in Pickerington,” Bottoms says. “It’s a chance to reintroduce who we are: a legacy agency with hometown values, creative grit and a national footprint.”
About PPA Agency
PPA Agency is a full-service advertising and digital marketing agency that provides clients with creative and cost-effective marketing and promotional solutions. Founded in 1984, PPA’s creative associates work directly with clients to complete projects on time, on brand and on budget. For more information, visit ppaagency.com
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