25 Years ago, I asked, “Now What?” Here’s the Answer.
I remember it like it was yesterday. The year: 2000. The month: February. The shingle was hung. I registered the J. Cohn Marketing Group, Inc. with the Colorado Secretary of State. The business was born and the first step was taken. I felt confident enough to hit the “go” button after 20 years of corporate and agency experience. But the question was loud and clear: “Now what?”
Fast forward to July 2025. Here we are, 25 years later. With hindsight, I can answer that question. That moment of possibility turned into a journey filled with learning, adapting, building relationships, and working with incredible people. It brought real results to our clients and sparked countless discoveries along the way. Most importantly, I have had the privilege of working with an amazing team and continue to do so today.
Celebrating 25 Years of COHN Marketing in Colorado
I’m grateful for every client who has trusted us over the years and for the many COHNIANS, including expert partners, who helped shape the agency COHN has become. The question got answered. I’m just glad I took that first step and had the courage to ask it.
One of the best parts of building a marketing agency in Colorado has been the chance to make a real difference. To do good. Whether it’s giving an intern a start, launching a powerful creative campaign, or bringing a new brand into the world, COHN has always stood for the positive impact this industry can make.
A Colorado Marketing Agency That Believes in Doing Good
We’ve created community relations programs that drive results for healthcare providers and commercial real estate companies. We’ve connected people in small towns and large cities across the country. We’ve helped shape the reputations of companies supporting our military and veterans. We’ve donated our services to causes like helping small businesses survive during the pandemic.
There are too many to list here, but you can see 25 of them on our 25th Anniversary microsite.
25 Years of Purpose-Driven Marketing
That’s one of the most rewarding parts of working in advertising and PR. As marketers, we’re often asked to define a brand and grow its awareness. It’s not just data and spreadsheets. Marketing leaders are often the ones inside an organization pushing for real business results while building meaningful connections with customers and employees.
As we celebrate 25 Years of Doing Good at COHN, I want to thank our clients, past, present, and future, along with the many teammates who have chosen to partner with us. Thank you for trusting us to grow your brand, support your business goals, and do good in the process. It’s an honor I don’t take lightly.
The Future of COHN Marketing: Purpose, People, and Progress
Looking ahead to the next 25 years, I don’t ask, “Now what?” I say bring on the future. We will keep finding new ways to bring emotion and humanity into our work. Even as the world becomes more complex, more digital, and more artificial, COHN will remain a place that values people and purpose. We are here to make our clients’ lives better and to make a real difference in the communities we serve.
“Now what?” Let’s see where the next 25 years take us. I can’t wait to see all the good we’ll do, together.
With gratitude,
Jeff Cohn
Founder & CEO, COHN Marketing
