The James Agency (TJA), Scottsdale’s award-winning, integrated marketing firm, announced its 20th anniversary, which will be celebrated on March 17, 2025. 

For two decades, TJA has been a driving force in shaping the marketing landscape, delivering impactful marketing strategies that have elevated brands locally and nationally. 

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Founded in March 2005 by Veronique James, The James Agency has grown from a one-woman operation to a dynamic team of creative professionals specializing in all facets of branding, digital marketing, public relations and advertising. 

James founded TJA after working in agencies where poor communication with clients and lack of accountability led to inefficiencies. She saw an opportunity to build a firm centered on transparency and trust.

Determined to change the industry standard, James built TJA on the pillars of client transparency and trust. These philosophies have led to industry-breaking client longevity and staff retention. Nationally, only 20% of marketing agencies are still in business after the first year and only 16% of small businesses make it past the 20 year mark. 

Alongside TJA’s leadership team, James has steered the ship through all of the country’s make-it-or-break it economic downturns in the past two decades, including the 2008 economic crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic. She attributes this accomplishment to the adaptability of the team and the agency’s “win together, lose together mentality,” which is supported by a team of tenured leaders including Chief Creative Officer Shane Tang (18 years at TJA), Creative Director Darren Simoes (14 years at TJA), President Megan Simoes (12 years at TJA) and Production Director Jillian Green (11 years at TJA). 

“TJA began as a one-woman show, but it’s far from that today,” James said. “While the business has my name on the door, TJA’s success is a testament to our team’s ability and adaptability to weather any challenge that’s thrown at us. It is a privilege to work with our crew of talented creatives and visionaries every day, and I am so proud I get to call TJA my life’s work — with so much more to come.” 

Over the years, TJA has worked with a diverse portfolio of clients across hospitality, real estate, retail and lifestyle industries, consistently producing award-winning campaigns that drive results. Today the agency boasts 39 full-time employees and has secured notable clients such as Fox Restaurant Concepts, USA Pickleball, Ray Cammack Shows, Hotel Valley Ho, Northern Arizona University (NAU) and the City of Scottsdale.

TJA has also collected industry awards and workplace accolades throughout its two decades, including the Inc. 5000 2024 list of the country’s fastest-growing privately held companies, #327 of 500 Inc. Best Workplaces 2024 and landing consistently in the top five on the Phoenix Business Journal’s Best Places to Work list. 

As TJA looks ahead, the agency remains committed to staying at the forefront of industry trends, embracing innovation and delivering outstanding, tangible results for its clients. With a passion for storytelling and a track record of success, The James Agency is poised for another 20 years of creativity and excellence.

To learn more about The James Agency, visit www.thejamesagency.com.