About HRB

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Henry Russell Bruce is a strategic marketing/advertising firm that uses research, advertising, design, traditional and non-traditional media, public relations and internet marketing strategies to help clients build brand loyalty, generate new business and grow market share with measurable results. Founded in 1973, HRB has offices in Cedar Rapids and Bettendorf, Iowa.

HRB was formed by Pete Langmack and Dave Hansen in 1973 as Hansen & Langmack Advertising. The duo built a business based on insight and integrity. Back then clients included Bohemian Savings, Lease America and CRST.

Over the years HRB has grown and evolved as a partnership serving hundreds of clients spanning the spectrum of industries.

Today, we’re as committed as ever to solve clients’ communications challenges. As a full service strategic marketing firm we use brand-building, advertising, PR and Web strategies to help clients grow market share, generate business leads & brand loyalty and measure marketing results.

We’re headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa with a second office located in Bettendorf, Iowa. We have a talented staff of professionals dedicated to helping our clients achieve their marketing goals.