At The Prime Time Agency, we believe great marketing starts with a genuine understanding of your brand. Founded on decades of experience in media, creative development, and client strategy, our team brings both big-picture thinking and detail-driven execution. We’re proud to be a Mississippi-based agency helping businesses of all sizes craft smart campaigns that connect and convert. Our approach is collaborative, strategic, and always customized — because your story deserves to be told the right way.
Agency Background
The Prime Time Agency was founded in December 1979 by Ted Riemann, who recognized the need for a local, full-service advertising agency on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. In 2019, Kerry Stoddard purchased Prime Time, bringing with her a wealth of experience gained from working at several successful advertising agencies throughout her career.
Having started as a sales assistant at a cable advertising company, Kerry quickly developed a passion for the creative process and for helping clients succeed behind the scenes. Over the years, she honed her expertise in creative campaign development, media planning, and client relationship management. Under her leadership, Prime Time has grown steadily, becoming one of the top agencies in the region and serving a diverse range of clients—from economic development initiatives and healthcare systems to fast food chains and political campaigns.
Kerry has also surrounded herself with one of the most talented and well-rounded teams in the industry. From skilled copywriters and visionary producers to gifted graphic designers and forward-thinking digital media experts, the Prime Time team brings a collaborative and strategic approach to every project. Their combined creativity, technical knowledge, and commitment to client success have positioned Prime Time as a trusted partner for organizations seeking innovative and effective advertising solutions.
Meet CoCo, our beloved Prime Time Agency office cat — a rescue we adopted 13 years ago who’s been keeping us company (and in line) ever since.
Marking a special milestone with our anniversary ribbon cutting — grateful for the support that made this celebration possible.
Meet the Team
Behind every great project is a team of passionate, creative, and driven individuals working together to bring ideas to life. Our team is a blend of strategists, creators, and problem-solvers who are dedicated to delivering exceptional results for every client. We believe in collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to helping you achieve your goals. Get to know the faces behind the work — we’re excited to partner with you!.
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PresidentKerry Stoddard is a lifelong resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast, where she has built a successful career in advertising and public relations. From the start, she was drawn to the fast-paced world of media, beginning as a sales assistant at a cable advertising company. It was there that she discovered her passion for working behind the scenes to help clients achieve their marketing goals.
As her experience in advertising grew, Kerry took on multiple roles at well-established agencies, learning from some of the most talented professionals in the industry. She immersed herself in every aspect of the business—from creative campaign development to media planning to mastering the nuances of client relationships.
In 2019, Kerry had the opportunity to purchase The Prime Time Agency from its founder, Ted Riemann. Established in 1979, Prime Time had grown into one of the top full-service advertising agencies on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, serving a diverse range of clients, including economic development organizations, fast food chains, and political campaigns. Under her leadership, the agency continues to thrive, providing strategic and innovative advertising solutions while maintaining the strong reputation it has built over decades.
Kerry is a self-motivated professional who constantly seeks fresh, out-of-the-box ideas, while also valuing the proven methods that have long defined success in the industry. She is both humbled and confident in the continued growth of The Prime Time Agency—driven by a passion for creativity, client success, and the ever-evolving world of advertising.
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Graphic Artist/Digital Content StrategistBailee Bradley is a seasoned marketing and print production professional with over a decade of experience in client service, print management, and creative support. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing from the University of Southern Mississippi.
Bailee began her career as an Account Manager at Guice and Guice, where she spent three years managing client relationships and delivering tailored marketing solutions. She then spent three years as a Customer Service Representative at Advocate Marketing and Print, deepening her expertise in customer engagement and print production logistics.
Currently, Bailee serves as the Preproduction Manager at Pel Hughes Printing in New Orleans, where she oversees production workflows and supports high-impact marketing campaigns through data-driven print solutions. In addition to her role at Pel Hughes, she collaborates with Prime Time Agency, offering graphic design assistance to enhance campaign visuals. She is passionate about helping Kerry and her clients deliver striking, effective creative that stands out.
Bailee brings a unique blend of operational knowledge, creative insight, and marketing strategy to every project she supports.
Our Philosophies
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Creative Accountability
Our creative philosophy is “creative accountability” —the ability to develop advertising that delivers results. Simply stated: be honest. Never promise what you can’t deliver and always deliver what you promise. We hold our clients to the same standard. Their product or service must live up to the expectations we help create for the consumer.
Before we produce any creative work, clients are given every opportunity to review, critique, and make suggestions. We never pressure a client to accept work they’re not comfortable with, but we do take the time to explain and justify our creative direction. After all, that’s why we were sought out in the first place.
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Fiscal Responsibility
Our fiscal philosophy goes hand in hand with our creative philosophy: be honest. The Prime Time Agency is a professionally run business, and we are always transparent about a client’s budget. That budget must be adequate to achieve the results our clients expect—otherwise, we cannot deliver on those expectations. We are not miracle workers. Successful marketing is the result of consistency: consistency in the work we produce, a consistent presence in the media, and a consistent effort by the client to provide the best product or service possible. Our services cost money; however, before we perform any service, we provide our clients with a realistic estimate of the costs.
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Recognition
Successful advertising is not always award-winning advertising. But, The Prime Time Agency is proud to have been recognized consistently by our peers in the advertising industry for creative work. Our clients appreciate the recognition, and to us, this is one more way we generate exposure for our clients. Creativity is one of the means to reach our primary goal - making our clients stand out in the crowd. Awards include over 338 ADDY Awards, 4 Regional Addy Awards, 35 TELLY Awards and 5 POLLIE Awards… to name a few.
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