Young & Laramore is back on the national stage with a new round of Stanley Steemer television commercials, which began airing in May. The quirky, humorous 15- and 30-second spots are gaining the Indianapolis agency national attention.

Indianapolis-based restaurant chain selects Kirshenbaum Bond Senecal & Partners as agency of record for its $18 million advertising account, ending about two years of uncertainty surrounding its marketing efforts.

The insurer's new campaign, developed by local advertising firm Young & Laramore, focuses on real-life situations amid a crowded field of competitors.

Young & Laramore will coordinate national ad campaigns for the Marysville, Ohio-based Scotts LawnService. With 46 employees, Y&L is the third-largest ad agency in Indianapolis.

Two years and at least two advertising agencies after ending a long-term advertising deal, Steak n Shake is reviewing pitches from agencies interested in its business, according to a report from industry publication Advertising Age.

Young & Laramore “will embark on a brand positioning assignment, and will handle all advertising and marketing communications” for the insurance company.

Moniker reflects ownership change years earlier, better description of company's focus.

The deal is no small coup. According to industry insiders, Stanley Steemer spends $50 million to $60 million in advertising annually.

Indianapolis’ largest ad agency has achieved a rare coup in the advertising world, winning back one of its biggest former clients: flooring and upholstery cleaning firm Stanley Steemer.

Less than three months after hiring a new advertising agency, Steak n Shake has jettisoned and is now suing Georgia-based The Varnson Group.

Young & Laramore, the city's largest advertising agency, has launched a division focusing on digital and design work.

The Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association signed a deal this month to make locally based Young & Laramore its advertising agency of record.

Young & Laramore is making what it says are "significant" staff cuts in the wake of losing the Steak n Shake account.

Steak n Shake hopes to create buzz with its new marketing plan targeting youth.

Local advertising powerhouse Young & Laramore signed a new contract with Steak n Shake, one of its flagship clients, just two weeks ago, but ad industry observers can't help but wonder if the 18-year-old relationship is about to run its course. Before the ink on the contract was dry, the struggling hamburger chain had a new board chairman who is likely to shuffle Steak n Shake's executive suite and take the company in a new direction.