Why Aras?

Aras has coverage in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois, Iowa, North Dakota (Fargo & Grand Forks), South Dakota (Sioux Falls), Missouri (STL, Kansas City) & Nebraska (Lincoln & Omaha).

Our custom-built portal allows access to our clients, brand ambassadors, and accounts. Our portal displays upcoming events and post-event reporting, which provides feedback on traffic flow, consumer comments, account comments, sale objections, the number of people sampled, and products sold.

We also staff point of sale managers in most major cities. They manage, organize, and distribute event materials where needed. Simply ship your branded items to our POS managers, and they will take care of the rest.

Aras believes in overcommunication with all parties involved in an event. Locations, distributors, clients, and ambassadors will receive reminders of upcoming demos. With decades of experience, we have very established relationships with most accounts and distributors.

(Taylor Swift pun intended)

I founded Aras Promotions in 2006 with the idea that I would staff one summer of events for one client.

However, after working in the liquor industry for years, I saw a need for a quality agency in Wisconsin. I took the big leap to quit my job and start that agency. The vision of what Aras would become was never expected!

I started as a one-woman shop, working from home only in Milwaukee.  Over the years, I hired employees, rented office space downtown, and continued to expand our coverage and services. Aras provides brand ambassadors for grocery store tastings, bar samplings, golf outings, festivals, and trade shows.  We recently created another “sister” company called Full Circle Marketing.  Full Circle customizes branded apparel, accessories, and other goods.  Aras services 6 of the 12 Midwest states and plans to continue to grow!  In addition to the services listed above, we have grown our corporate hospitality business.  Companies can hire us to assist with their company outings so employees can enjoy the outing and let us do the hard work.

Outside of Aras, I am a wife and mother to three boys. Our family spends time traveling, enjoying lake life at our cottage, and hosting many social gatherings. Once a party planner, always a party planner! Three boys keep us busy with all their activities. My life involves a lot of logistical planning! Exercise is part of my daily routine, with weightlifting, yoga, Pilates, and walking.  

I love what I do!  I am passionate about female business leaders, industry, and career.  I am proud of what I have built with the help of an amazing team of women behind my back.  

FEBRUARY 2006
Aras Promotions LLC was formed
Markets covered: Milwaukee & FV
100% of business is in the on-premise sector