When Lipman Hearne came into being in 1988, founded by the merging of firms led by two legendary Chicago communications entrepreneurs, the company that became Yes& was already two years old. In the decades that followed, both evolved, grew, made their mark, and ultimately joined together.
Lipman Hearne achieved a brilliant reputation, particularly in service to higher ed, philanthropy, and not-for-profit clients. It built deep trust and an exceptional portfolio working with an extraordinary variety of institutions shaping society. Lipman Hearne clients in education included early childhood development programs, higher education institutions of every kind, and top business and professional schools. It developed messaging and publications for policy think tanks, major foundations, and faith communities. It helped raise over $44 billion dollars in philanthropy. When the two firms merged in 2022, it made sense for the combined entity to go to market as Yes& Lipman Hearne.
Behind the scenes, Yes& and Lipman Hearne rapidly integrated. Teams worked side by side. Clients benefited from Lipman Hearne’s strengths in strategy, research, and creative alongside Yes&’s critical mass in media, digital marketing, social media, public relations, video, events, and design.
We became one. Now it makes sense to have one name.
So we are bidding the name of Lipman Hearne a fond farewell, and giving it an honored place in our history. Going forward, all clients will be served by Yes&.
The sharp thinking, powerful creative, and deep knowledge of Lipman Hearne’s core markets will remain with us. So do our integrated services and nationwide reach. In the additive spirit of the Yes& name, our friends and clients can continue the unique relationship they had with Lipman Hearne while they gain even more.
If you are one of the clients, partners, or employees who made Lipman Hearne what it was, we are profoundly grateful. We are glad that you are now part of Yes&. If you have not worked with us in the past, we invite you to experience what Yes& has become.
