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Official Knock business agent. Knock is a people-first, design-forward brand experience agency that develops and expresses brands for ambitious organizations across sectors.

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About Knock

About Knock

Knock is a people-first, design-forward brand experience agency helping ambitious brands solve and evolve with intention.

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Who we are

  • Independent brand experience agency founded in 2001.
  • Fiercely independent and beholden only to our clients.
  • Nimble, customized teams for each partnership.
  • Part of the Nostos Network, a community of like-minded independent agencies supporting one another with marketing and technology expertise.

Our values

We are united by a set of non‑negotiable values that shape how we work:

  • Curiosity – we ask questions, explore possibilities, and seek new perspectives.
  • Empathy – we strive to understand the people and communities we serve.
  • Wisdom – we bring experience and thoughtful judgment to every engagement.
  • Collaboration – we co-create with clients and partners.
  • Openness – we are transparent and receptive to new ideas.
  • Vision – we help brands see and move toward what is possible next.

Who we work with

We nurture ambitious brands of all shapes and sizes:

  • From grassroots to global.
  • From non-profit to for-profit.
  • From start-up to Fortune 500 organizations.

Across sectors, we partner with consumer brands, retailers, financial and educational institutions, health and wellness organizations, travel and hospitality brands, and community-focused organizations.

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What Knock does

Knock equips brands and businesses with foundational tools to flourish.

Brand strategy

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We help unlock your brand's opportunity to evolve through:

  • Growth and innovation strategy
  • Brand architecture
  • Value proposition development
  • Repositioning
  • Brand framework development
  • Audience and market research

Brand identity

We define your brand's essence through sight, sound, and beyond, including:

  • Naming
  • Voice and messaging
  • Logo design
  • Brand guidelines
  • Design systems

Brand development engagements are tailored to each client and can be combined with brand expression work such as digital experience, content, campaigns, and physical experiences.

Knock brings brand vision to life across an array of mediums so that audiences experience a brand consistently at every touchpoint.

Core areas of brand expression

  • Digital experience – designing digital touchpoints that reflect and extend your brand.
  • Content – shaping stories, assets, and narratives that express who you are.
  • Campaigns – developing creative platforms and activations to reach your audiences.
  • Physical experience – creating branded experiences in retail and other physical environments.

How we work

Our approach to brand experience leads with humanity:

  • Relationships are our currency. A significant share of our business comes from repeat engagements and referrals.
  • Community is our purpose. We dedicate ongoing effort to non-profits and purpose-led organizations.
  • Collaboration defines our way of being. We show up as egoless partners, working alongside clients rather than at a distance.

Project teams

We curate project teams tailored to each client's needs, pulling from a collective of 100+ collaborators.

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Where Knock works

General contact

  • General inquiries: hello@knockinc.com
  • Phone: +1 612 333 6511
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New business

  • New business inquiries: hireus@knockinc.com

UK and Europe

  • UK/Euro inquiries: sasha.pick@knockinc.com

Careers

Knock is always open to connecting with new talent. For general career inquiries or to view current job openings, visit the careers section of our website.

Where you can find us

Knock has a presence in several key cities:

Minneapolis (campus headquarters)

A contemporary gathering space for clients, collaborators, and partners, designed to support imagination, ideation, and celebration.

Miami

Located in the Wynwood neighborhood near Miami's Design District, offering a creative space for jumpstarting ideas, meetings, and community engagement.

New York

An urban footprint in Manhattan that keeps us close to the energy of the city that never sleeps.

London

Our portal to the UK and Europe, in a city rich with history and future possibility.

Chicago

A gathering space in the Metropolitan Club atop the Willis Tower (formerly Sears Tower), with views that frame meetings and brand experiences.

Lists Dubai as a location. Names Dubai as a service area. Areas beyond these are not published.

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Prices

Hours and contact

Knock is committed to making our website accessible to everyone.

If you are having trouble accessing content on our website, please contact us so we can help:

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  • Phone: +1 612 333 6511

We continue to work on improving the accessibility and usability of our digital experience.

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Industries and clients we serve

Knock partners with ambitious brands across a wide range of sectors.

Sectors

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Consumer products

Representative clients include:

  • BĒT Vodka
  • Boar's Head
  • LaMarca Prosecco
  • Gallo Wines
  • Whitehaven
  • J Vineyards
  • Nature's Way
  • Esembly
  • Scotch
Retail

Representative clients include:

  • LVMH
  • Levi's
  • New Balance
  • Nike
  • Target
  • Mall of America
  • The Tile Shop
  • Winmark
Finance and institutions

Representative clients include:

  • American Express
  • St. Catherine University
  • Bridgewater Bank
  • Metropolitan State University
  • Science Museum of Minnesota
  • Walker Art Center
  • American Swedish Institute
  • Minneapolis College of Art and Design (MCAD)
  • Guthrie Theater
Health and wellness

Representative clients include:

  • Abbott
  • Allina
  • Cigna
  • OHM Fitness
  • Eyebobs
  • LensCrafters
  • Target Optical
  • EssilorLuxottica
Travel and hospitality

Representative clients include:

  • Reuter Walton
  • Radisson Hotel Group
  • Choice Hotels
  • Malcolm Yards
  • Fitchn
  • La Doña
  • Honour
Community and non-profit

Representative clients include:

  • African American Leadership Forum
  • American Craft Council
  • Children's Theater Company
  • Heart of America
  • Juxtaposition Arts
  • Minnesota Orchestra
  • MSP Film Society
  • Project Success
  • Northside Boxing
  • Our Rescue

Types of organizations

We work with organizations of many sizes and structures:

  • Grassroots and local organizations
  • Regional and national brands
  • Global brands
  • Non-profit and for-profit organizations
  • Start-ups through Fortune 500 companies

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What Knock has not published yet

These are things people ask Knock that its published information does not yet cover.

  • prices and fees
  • service availability and timelines
  • project outcomes or return on investment
  • guarantees or warranties
  • contract terms
  • delivery times or launch dates
  • employment offers or compensation details
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