About Us
Meet Your Marketing Department
At Sooner Marketing, we believe collaboration is key. We work alongside you to understand your unique vision, then craft customized strategies that propel your brand forward. Discover the power of partnership with us.
Our Statements
Building Tomorrow’s Leading Brands Today
Mission
Our Mission Statement
Our mission is to partner with businesses to craft fun, engaging, and effective marketing strategies that resonate and build lasting connections. At Sooner Marketing, we prioritize integrity, accountability, and stability, guiding our clients toward achieving and exceeding their goals with professionalism and creativity. We commit to fostering strong personal connections, promoting respect and accountability, and achieving excellence in every project we undertake.
Vision
Our Vision Statement
Our vision is to become the foremost leader in marketing, renowned for our creativity, swift execution, and ability to foster fun, friendly, yet professional relationships. We aim to set the standard for excellence, integrity, and respect in the industry, inspiring businesses to achieve their highest potential. We see a future where Sooner Marketing empowers every business to share its unique story through innovative, tailored marketing strategies.
Core Values
Accountability
We embrace a culture of mutual accountability, holding ourselves, our teammates, and our clients to the highest standards of integrity and fostering a transparent, collaborative environment.
Respect
We respect, embrace, and celebrate the people we work with. We like you, and you like us. We want to keep it that way.
Stability
We have the foresight, processes, and documents to ensure stability, safety, and security in every endeavor we undertake.
Excellence
We like to do great work. You like to see great results. We work with you to deliver continuous excellence and growth.
Integrity
Every agency decision and interaction is backed by integrity to ensure transparency and honesty in all our endeavors.
Commitment
We stand by our promise to our clients and each other, ensuring that we exceed expectations with reliability and professionalism.
What we Do
Our proven process is a three-step journey to growth and success
We’re more than just a marketing agency. Our comprehensive range of services ensures that your brand Looks Good, Can Be Found, and Stays On Top.
Look Good
01.
Build phase
WHAT WE MEASURE:
Awareness, Reach, & Engagement
Be Found
02.
Optimize Phase
WHAT WE MEASURE:
Engagement, Sales, & ROI
Stay on Top
03.
Growth Phase
WHAT WE MEASURE:
Customer Retention & Loyalty
What we Do
Our proven process is a three-step journey to success
We’re more than just a marketing agency; we’re your partner in crafting a digital presence that captivates, engages, and endures. Let’s embark on this journey to elevate your brand, enhance your visibility, and ensure you always stay on top.
01.
Look Good
Attract the right clients with a consistent, professional, and compelling online presence.
02.
Be found
Stop hiding in search results. We make sure you're seen by people ready to call, schedule, and buy.
03.
Stay on top
Dominate your market with continuous marketing that outperforms the competition.
Our Team
We're better together
Braedon
Kruse
Marketer
Leslie
Kruse
Marketing Manager
Maddie
Wright
Chief of Staff
Serhii
Basenko
Senior Web Developer
Madison
Zenor
Marketing Manager
Chandler
Clinton
Video Editor
Genyl
Ilagan
Social Media Manager
Our Owners
Meet the Visionaries Behind Sooner Marketing
Braedon & Leslie Kruse
At the heart of Sooner Marketing are our owners, Braedon and Leslie Kruse, visionaries dedicated to building an agency that thrives on innovation, creativity, and measurable success. With years of experience in marketing, branding, and business growth strategies, they lead a team passionate about helping businesses stand out in a crowded market.
Braedon and Leslie take a hands-on approach, working closely with clients to craft tailored marketing strategies that drive real impact. Their leadership has shaped Sooner Marketing into a trusted partner for brands looking to strengthen their presence, connect with their audience, and achieve long-term success.
Our CEO
Learn. Grow. Build. Repeat.
Braedon Kruse, a seasoned entrepreneur and CEO of Sooner Marketing, combines a lifelong passion for business with over a decade of experience in marketing. From designing logos since childhood to inheriting a stake in the Dead Bolt Anchor Company, his journey underscores a commitment to innovation and excellence. Kruse’s diverse background, including representing marketing agencies in New York City and immersing himself in full-time work in Tulsa, has shaped his approach at Sooner Marketing. His meticulous notes and unwavering dedication to transparency drive the company’s mission of delivering tailored marketing solutions that evolve with clients’ needs.
Braedon Kruse
CEO
Associations
Our Associations
Sooner Marketing is an active member of local associations to ensure our strategies and services reflect the dynamic needs of the businesses and industries we serve.
TULSA HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION
Our active membership with the Home Builders Association underscores our dedication to supporting and advancing the interests of the construction industry, providing us with invaluable resources and networking opportunities.
BROKEN ARROW CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Our active association with the Broken Arrow Chamber of Commerce provides us with critical insights into local market dynamics and consumer preferences, enabling us to tailor our marketing strategies to meet the unique needs of the Broken Arrow area.
TULSA AREA HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Our active association with the Tulsa Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce enriches our understanding of the vibrant Hispanic market and its cultural distinction, enhancing our capability to develop targeted marketing strategies that resonate within this dynamic community.
OKLAHOMA SMALL BUSINESS EXCHANGE
Sooner Marketing is proud to be a certified member of the Oklahoma Small Business Exchange (OKSBE). This certification reflects our commitment to supporting local business growth, entrepreneurship, and innovation across the state of Oklahoma.
In-Kind Donations
Committed to Community:
Our 2025 In-Kind Contributions
At Sooner Marketing, we believe that marketing should do more than build brands — it should build communities.
Since the start of our giving initiative, we’ve proudly donated our time, talent, and resources to support local nonprofits making a real difference. Through creative design, digital campaigns, and advertising support, we’ve contributed upwards of $100,000 in combined labor, marketing, advertising, creative work, and direct financial donations.
Whether it’s donating creative services, building awareness through advertising, or managing community events, we’re committed to using our platform and expertise to elevate those who make a lasting impact on our city and beyond.
Our goal is simple: to help the organizations that help others.
Over the years, we’ve partnered with and supported a variety of impactful nonprofits, including:
Soldier’s Wish
Tulsa Irish Festival
Blue Star Mothers
American Cancer Society
The Little Light House
The Tristesse Grief Center
The Ellison Academy
One of our proudest efforts is coordinating the annual Whiskey & Wishes event benefitting Soldier’s Wish. Each year, this event brings people together in support of our nation’s veterans, helping raise nearly $40,000 to fulfill heartfelt wishes for those who’ve served.
At Sooner Marketing, giving back isn’t a campaign — it’s a commitment.
It’s part of who we are, and it’s woven into everything we do.
Services
Full-Service Marketing Solutions for Maximum Impact
Explore our full-service marketing solutions and learn more about the difference that Sooner Marketing can make for your business. Let us take your brand to new heights and achieve maximum impact in today’s competitive landscape.
Network
Our Clients & Partners
We collaborate with a diverse network of local and national partners to deliver unparalleled solutions, ensuring our clients achieve optimal business growth and success.
