Connelly Partners
Boston, Massachusetts
Connelly Partners is a Boston-based advertising agency specializing in motion & film and experiential.

Connelly Partners is a Boston independent that has staked its entire identity on a single word, emotion, and built a globally integrated agency around the conviction that the best work moves people rather than just informing them.
About Connelly Partners
Founded in 1999 by Steve Connelly, Connelly Partners is an advertising agency based in Boston. Its work also spans Motion & Film, Experiential, Strategy and Social & Content.
Connelly Partners is a Boston independent that has staked its entire identity on a single word, emotion, and built a globally integrated agency around the conviction that the best work moves people rather than just informing them. Founded in 1999, it runs the full stack from strategy through social and creative, with a notable commitment to consumer insight (it operates its own research practice) that keeps the emotional thesis grounded in evidence.
The strength is a clear, sincere point of view backed by independence and real strategic rigor, emotion as a discipline, not a vibe. The trade-off versus a network is global scale, though Connelly's international reach is more than a regional shop's. For a brand that believes connection beats persuasion and wants a partner that genuinely operates that way, Connelly Partners practices what it preaches.
Specialties
At a glance
- Founded1999
- LocationsBoston
- FounderSteve Connelly
- Websiteconnellypartners.com
Best for
Connelly Partners is a good fit if you need:
- A big advertising campaign
- Motion design, animation, or film
- Events, activations, or experiential work
- Brand positioning and strategy
- Social-first content and community
Careers & open roles
Connelly Partners is currently hiring. See current openings on its careers page.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Connelly Partners located?
Connelly Partners is based in Boston.
What does Connelly Partners specialize in?
Connelly Partners focuses on Advertising, Motion & Film, Experiential, Strategy and Social & Content.
When was Connelly Partners founded?
Connelly Partners was founded in 1999 by Steve Connelly.
Is Connelly Partners hiring?
Yes, Connelly Partners has open roles listed on its careers page.
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Profile last reviewed July 2026
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