Women-Owned Since 1983.
Still Leading the Way.
Media+ was founded by women at a time when female agency ownership was rare. More than 40 years later, we remain 100% women-owned, women-led, and WBENC-certified.
WBENC
Nationally Certified Women-Owned Business
Our Story
More Than a Certification. It's Part of Our DNA.
Long before supplier diversity programs and business certifications existed, Media+ was founded on a simple belief: talented people deserve the opportunity to lead.
In 1983, Kathy Neukirchen and Lani Jacobson launched Media+ during a time when female agency ownership was uncommon and women were often underrepresented in leadership positions. They built an independent media agency where media strategy was valued, people had a voice, and advancement was earned through contribution, expertise, and impact.
More than four decades later, that vision remains intact.
When current Managing Partners Lauren Ramaska and Mary Ann Grajek assumed ownership of Media+, they weren’t outsiders stepping into leadership positions. They had grown up within the company itself.
Mary Ann began her career as an office manager. Lauren started as a receptionist. Through years of hard work, mentorship, and leadership, they eventually became owners of the agency they helped build.
Today, Media+ remains independently owned and 100% women-owned, carrying forward the entrepreneurial spirit, commitment to opportunity, and people-first culture that inspired its founding.
Our story isn’t simply about women in leadership. It’s about creating an environment where people can grow, contribute, lead, and help shape the future of the company.
Our Timeline
THE MEDIA+ DIFFERENCE
What Being Women-Owned Looks Like in Practice
Empowerment
We believe leadership opportunities should be earned through talent, contribution, and impact. It's a philosophy that has guided our agency since 1983 and helped create a culture where people can grow, lead, and make a meaningful impact.
Partnership
We build long-term relationships rooted in collaboration, transparency, and trust. Our clients work directly with experienced leaders who are invested in their success and accountable for results.
Perspective
Different experiences and viewpoints lead to stronger thinking, smarter media strategies, and better business outcomes. We believe the best solutions emerge when ideas are challenged, perspectives are welcomed, and every voice has the opportunity to contribute.
Why It Matters for Our Clients
Meet Supplier Diversity Goals
As a nationally certified WBENC women-owned business, Media+ can help organizations support supplier diversity initiatives while partnering with an experienced, independent media agency.
Work Directly With Decision-Makers
As an independently owned agency, clients have direct access to senior leaders and owners who are actively involved in strategy, planning, and business outcomes. Decisions happen faster, accountability is higher, and partnerships are built for the long term.
Gain a Different Perspective
Our history as a women-owned agency has helped shape a culture that values diverse viewpoints, curiosity, and collaboration. We believe the best media strategies come from challenging assumptions, considering multiple perspectives, and bringing fresh thinking to every client challenge.
Partner With a Company That Invests in Opportunity
We build long-term relationships rooted in collaboration, transparency, and trust. Clients work directly with experienced leaders who are invested in their success and accountable for results.
Certified by the Nation's Leading Women's Business Organization
Media+ is certified through the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), the nation’s leading third-party certifier of women-owned and operated businesses.
WBENC certification verifies that Media+ is at least 51% owned, operated, and controlled by women. Media+ exceeds that threshold with 100% female ownership.
