Colossus

Boston, Massachusetts

Colossus is a Boston-based advertising agency specializing in branding & identity and media & performance, with clients including Kayem, Preparation H and Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits.

About Colossus

Founded in 2018, Colossus is an advertising agency based in Boston. Its work also spans Branding & Identity and Media & Performance. Past clients include Kayem, Preparation H, Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits and New England Center for Children. Its work has been recognized at Ad Age Small Agency of the Year, Design (2024), Ad Age Small Agency B2B Campaign of the Year (2025) and Adweek Fastest Growing Agencies (2024).

Colossus has quietly made Boston an advertising city again: Ad Age Small Agency wins in back-to-back years (Design 2024, B2B 2025) plus an Adweek fastest-growing nod, on work that ranges from hot-dogs-in-Revolutionary-War-paintings for Kayem to a Jon Stewart-fronted nonprofit campaign.

Their humor-forward, craft-secure style suits challenger brands and CMOs who want fame on a mid-size budget. Fast Company called them advertising's best hope against the industry's oligarchy, the work mostly backs the hype.

Specialties

AdvertisingBranding & IdentityMedia & Performance

At a glance

Best for

Colossus is a good fit if you need:

  • A big advertising campaign
  • A new brand identity or a rebrand
  • Media planning and performance marketing

Notable clients

KayemPreparation HDeutsch Family Wine & SpiritsNew England Center for Children

Awards & recognition

Ad Age Small Agency of the Year, Design (2024)Ad Age Small Agency B2B Campaign of the Year (2025)Adweek Fastest Growing Agencies (2024)

Careers & open roles

Colossus is currently hiring. See current openings on its careers page.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Colossus located?

Colossus is based in Boston.

What does Colossus specialize in?

Colossus focuses on Advertising, Branding & Identity and Media & Performance.

What brands has Colossus worked with?

Colossus's clients have included Kayem, Preparation H, Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits and New England Center for Children.

When was Colossus founded?

Colossus was founded in 2018.

Has Colossus won any awards?

Colossus's work has been recognized at Ad Age Small Agency of the Year, Design (2024), Ad Age Small Agency B2B Campaign of the Year (2025) and Adweek Fastest Growing Agencies (2024).

Is Colossus hiring?

Yes, Colossus has open roles listed on its careers page.

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Profile last reviewed August 2026

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