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Who We Are

About Us

Garrison Olson was built on the belief that strong partnerships drive strong outcomes. We blend bold thinking with hands-on collaboration—staying close to the work and even closer to the people behind it.

Our approach is rooted in trust, fueled by curiosity, and focused on building strategies that grow alongside our clients. This isn’t just what we do, it’s how we do it.

Ryan Garrison

Ryan’s work at the intersection of marketing strategy and disruptive innovation helps organizations achieve growth and lasting impact. A graduate of Michigan State University, he partners with Fortune 500 and high-growth CMOs to turn ideas into business solutions — including pioneering new ways to monetize content marketing. Beyond his corporate work, Ryan is an active nonprofit board leader, known for reshaping organizations and driving meaningful change in the communities he serves.

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Kyle Olson

Kyle’s award-winning approach to digital marketing merges bold ideas with measurable impact — helping brands capture attention and connect meaningfully with their audiences. A graduate of DePaul University with a degree in Advertising and Public Relations, he has built a reputation as a trusted partner to marketing executives, transforming complex challenges into opportunities for lasting growth.

Our Holistic Approach

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At Garrison Olson, we understand that not all growth is created equal.

Here, we lead with curiosity, build with intention, and focus on what actually moves the needle. Every service we offer is shaped around your goals, not a preset playbook. We’re here to make the complex clear, the results real, and the partnership personal.

We ask the right questions, challenge assumptions, and work alongside you, not behind the scenes. Because when we understand the why behind your business objectives, we can help you hit them smarter and faster.

FORWARD
MOMENTUM

We don’t wait for the future, we help shape it. Forward Momentum is where we explore what’s next across strategy, creativity, and commerce. It’s a space for ideas that challenge the norm, perspectives that stretch your thinking, and stories that show what’s possible when bold minds come together.

From evolving platforms to shifting consumer behavior, we’re not just keeping up, we’re helping our clients move ahead with confidence.

Partnerships & Advocacy
Partnerships & Advocacy
We don't just partner with our clients, we advocate for them. Every engagement starts with trust and builds into something bigger: shared goals, real collaboration, and outcomes that matter. Whether we're amplifying your voice or navigating complexity, we're in it with you. Championing your vision, pushing for progress, and showing up with purpose at every step.
Bold Thinking
Bold Thinking
Bold thinking is our baseline. That's sharp strategy, fresh perspective, and the courage to challenge what's expected. We ask the right questions, bring creative rigor to every engagement, and push beyond what's comfortable to find what actually works. Moving the needle is great. Redefining the outcome? Even better.
Human-Centered Growth
Human-Centered Growth
Every impression represents a decision-maker, a buyer, or a customer your brand needs to reach, and we understand what drives them. Our experience gives us an empathetic lens, grounded in data and shaped by what works for our clients' customers. We use that insight to build media strategies that connect precision with purpose. The result: campaigns that engage the right people, in the right context, and move real business forward.
Loyalty & Integrity
Loyalty & Integrity
Trust isn't a deliverable. It's how we do business. We lead with transparency, keep our word, and stay steady through every stage of the work. At Garrison Olson, we treat customers' businesses as if they are our own. We protect what matters: the work, the partnership, and the people behind it.

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