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Our Mission

Developing leaders to drive results.

Helping Auto Dealers Since 1981

Our Values

Family

Passion

Excellence

Our Vision

Realizing unparalleled ambitions through automotive marketing and advertising, grow our employees and clients to help create a legacy of loyalty, teamwork, and service — all while embracing an impactful role in our wider community.

Top Workplaces Two Years
Where Ideas Thrive

Voted Top Workplaces Two Years Running

The Des Moines Register's annual Top Workplaces program recognizes Iowa companies that are considered the best places to work.

The program is based on anonymous surveys of employees across the state. This recognition reflects our team’s dedication, collaborative spirit, and commitment to making Mudd a great place to work.

With a culture that values creativity, growth, and mutual support, we’re more than just a workplace—we’re a community. Mudd has received this top award two years in a row now! ‘nuff said!
Game On: Life at Mudd​

Dodgeball Showdown​

A laid-back conversation about middle school games turned into a high-stakes draft for the ultimate dodgeball team. It all started when Broc casually told Chris he didn’t make the cut for his dream team—let's just say, it did not go over well.

Fast forward to Mudd’s first-ever epic dodgeball showdown, where three fiercely competitive teams took to the field in a no-holds-barred battle.

Whether dodging with ninja-like agility on the field or cheering wildly from the sidelines, this was a full-on-fun company event. This spontaneous showdown wasn’t just a game; it was a celebration of the Mudd culture—where friendly competition, teamwork, and a whole lot of fun are just part of Life at Mudd.
Strengthening Partnerships, Celebrating Wins

Mudd Hunt Builds Partnerships

The Mudd Advertising team and a few of our clients had another successful 2024 Mudd Hunt! The Mudd Hunt is a great opportunity for our clients and account executives to connect and spend the day together.

After a full day of hunting yesterday, the entire Mudd team joined our clients in the studio for a special Gung Ho meeting. During this meeting, our team took note of invaluable insights and information from three of our dealer group clients on how we can better serve them, and the rest of our clients.

A huge thank you and Gung Ho to our amazing clients who took time out of their busy schedules to spend time with the Mudd team - we appreciate you, and as always, Love it When You Succeed!
FAMILY means LOYALTY

FAMILY means LOYALTY

FAMILY means LOYALTY

Mudd's success relies on the collective effort of our amazing people working together. Because when everyone succeeds, we all do better - and that's what really drives us forward!
FAMILY means LOYALTY
PASSIONATE about TEAMWORK

PASSIONATE about TEAMWORK

PASSIONATE about TEAMWORK

Our collaborative culture means that everyone works together towards key goals, with leadership providing the necessary support and departments striving for excellence.
PASSIONATE about TEAMWORK
EXCELLENCE leads to greater SERVICE

EXCELLENCE leads to greater SERVICE

EXCELLENCE leads to greater SERVICE

When our people aim for excellence they inspire everyone else on our teams. Collectively, we all aim to help each other reach our full potential because we want to grow &better serve our clients & our colleagues.
EXCELLENCE leads to greater SERVICE
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Testimonials

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Get to know us

We Love It When You Succeed

Our founder, Jim Mudd, began this company with the desire to help car dealers succeed. Jim's passion attracted many talented people to help him and his results-oriented focus lead to success. These talented people became extended family and Jim wanted to honor them by committing to continued growth and shared prosperity. Despite this commitment, Mudd Advertising has not been immune to hard times. It has endured due to a shared focus on turning adversity into opportunity. Jim's motto, “We love it when you succeed”, is the embodiment of our company's values and his commitment to everyone's success. “We love it when you succeed” is our company philosophy and it's what has driven our growth over the last 41 years.
Our Employees

What They're Saying

Ann Woods
I love my job here at Mudd, I have been here for 10 years and I never have a dull moment. Always something going on and leaning new things all the time. Have the best managers that are always ready to help you out so you do better. I feel like there is always someone that has my back. It is a great place to work and they have fun!
Ann Woods, Integrated Communications Manager
Mark Thuringer
For over 33 years, I have called Mudd Advertising “my home”. I’m not just an employee, I’m part of the Mudd family. They care about you not just from 8am to 5pm, but 24/7. It’s an awesome feeling knowing they have my back!
Mark Thuringer, Senior Scriptwriter
Jason Peterson
I have worked for the Mudd Family for over 18 years. Why? Because they are amazing people. They truly care and look out for you down to a personal level. Also because I enjoy building relationships, working with, and helping Automotive Dealers succeed.
Jason Peterson, Sales Manager
Krista Balek
I applied for an internship at Mudd over 11 years ago. It was my dream to work at Mudd because I had seen how well they treated their employees. My boss and team quickly became friends and mentors – I try to be as good of a teammate and mentor to the people that follow behind me. I love the work that I do here and truly believe that it contributes to the success of our clients. There’s a lot of professional satisfaction in seeing a business grow and knowing that you’re part of the team that made it happen.
Krista Balek, Media Buyer
Adam Peterson
Mudd has the best people and a great culture. We win because we focus on achieving solutions and results for our clients. In my 16 years here my career path has grown working alongside great leaders and mentors, and there is always something new and exciting happening at Mudd!
Adam Peterson, Operations Coordinator
Maddy O’Neal
I have been at Mudd for about 5 years. During that time I have faced a lot of new challenges and opportunities, which have helped me to learn and grow in a way I would have never imagined! My favorite part about Mudd is my team. I know that I will always be supported and encouraged by those around me and have found several lifelong friends during my time here.
Maddy O’Neal, SEO Digital Account Manager
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Life at Mudd

Gung Ho!

We practice the "We Love It When You Succeed" philosophy through Gung Ho! where we encourage "boundless enthusiasm, energy and dedication" through having "The spirit of the squirrel, The way of the beaver, and The gift of the goose. To carry this spirit forward, we meet monthly to share accomplishments, challenges, and goals at our company-wide meeting called "Gung Ho!" From inspirational talks from top performers, projects announcements, or even professional speakers sharing their insights -- there's always something exciting happening at Gung Ho! This meeting is where we recognize organizational wins and our people who've gone above and beyond. Fostering a "Gung Ho! Spirit" helps weave together our terrific teams and their focus on doing worthwhile work!
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Lead by serving

Commitment To Serve

At Mudd Advertising, we pride ourselves on being good neighbors. Mudd Advertising strives to connect local nonprofits and charity enterprises with our resources, our products, and our people to accelerate impact and make our community a better place.

To show our long-term commitment to our serving, we support organizations across the Iowa that seek to strengthen the community we share and encourage our employees to engage with nonprofit, charitable organizations that are positively impacting their local neighborhoods.
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