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Many of Lakeland's most recognizable brands have been built with the collaboration and expertise of the professionals at MADE. Founded in 2017 by Michelle Ledford and Allen Reed, the firm now employs five full time staff and seven independent contractors. Their core disciplines are branding, marketing and digital are all supported by a commitment to tracking metrics for clients success.
The entire MADE team is active in the community including the Lakeland Chamber, Rotary, American Advertising Federation, Florida Public Relations Association, Central Florida Development Council and more. And, the entire team joins together for their annual "Brandathon," dedicating 24 one-right-after-the-other hours to create, strategize and design for local nonprofits.
Their industry, peers and local community have recognized their work with multiple Advertising Federation awards. MADE has been named to the University of South Florida "Fast 56" for the past three years. And, Michelle Ledford was named Business Woman of the Year by the Lakeland Chamber.
When asked what they love most about what they do, the team's responses are rooted in their core values:
To learn more about MADE, visit https://madelkld.com/