OUR BEGINNING

Inigo began as an idea. Our faculty advisor, Cheryl McPhilimy, sat down with Loyola’s School of Communication to discuss doing what no one in Chicago had done before: starting a completely student-run communications agency. An official School of Communications course was created, and Inigo grew into a reality.

In Spring 2017, Inigo Communications was officially established by our founding members, and by Fall 2017, we took on our first three clients. Since the foundations were laid in 2017, Inigo’s structure and development have evolved drastically. All of Inigo’s members have carefully molded the agency into an environment that consistently fosters learning, innovation and progress. The agency has taken on a total of twenty different clients and produced outstanding work, enhancing our members' professional growth in a unique educational environment as they prepare for their future careers.

WHAT WE'RE ABOUT

We are a learning laboratory. We exist to promote the ideas, services and products of our clients, seeking out partnerships with those who have our same passion for innovation, quality and learning.

BEING A LEADER

PROVIDING QUALITY

GOING FURTHER

GAINING EXPERIENCE

CREATING RELATIONSHIPS

BEING IN-TOUCH AND ON-TARGET

WE HAVE IT ALL

All of us are dedicated students, but no two of us bring the same background or skill set to the table. We represent a wide range of majors, talents and experiences. No matter what communication services you need, we have the skills to make it happen.

We are the fresh faces of the communications scene. We offer bold ideas, alternative perspectives and new insights. We will learn, grow, and be better together.

Divided into skill-based teams, our agency ensures streamlined communication with each other and our clients. This structure is key for our members to learn from each other and hone their skills.

OUR HISTORY

FALL 2021

Returning to the office for the first time since March 2020, Inigo spearheaded an innovative hybrid format to offer our clients and team members the opportunity to collaborate face-to-face while staying safe and responsible during the pandemic and continuing to offer services to clients located outside of Chicago.

SPRING 2021

Continuing in the virtual format, Inigo was no longer restricted to Chicagoland area clients. Taking on clients from across the country offered us the opportunity to continue growing and further develop our reputation as a quality student-run communications agency.

FALL 2020

Due to COVID-19, Inigo has had to function completely virtually. It does not affect any of our client relationships or the work we create. Functioning online has given Inigo members an opportunity to learn relevant skills and master working from home.

SPRING 2020

Inigo signed United Airlines as a client in 2020. Students delivered a winning business presentation to United, earning Inigo an engagement with the airline to work on two internal safety campaigns for the company. Signing with United was a major milestone for the agency and demonstrates the caliber of work Inigo delivers.

FALL 2019

All clients returned and Inigo implemented a whole new agency structure. Inigo transitioned from client-centered teams to skill-based teams. The new structure mimics leading agencies by incorporating PR, account, creative and corporate-based teams. This structure allows students to hone in on their specific skills and opens clients to a variety of student perspectives.

SPRING 2018

Inigo won the Future Founders Student Start-Up of the Year award as well as the LUC Award for Outstanding Student Achievement in PR. Landed client mentions in both Forbes and The New York Times in Fall 2018.

FALL 2017

Established a partnership with Golin, a leading public relations agency headquartered in Chicago. The partnership provides mentors for each of Inigo’s different teams and has fostered strong relationships between these experienced mentors in the communications field and our students. Mentors provide Inigo with professional insight, advice and recommendations that serve to strengthen students’ skill sets, development and Inigo’s client work. This partnership has been essential to Inigo as an organization.

SPRING 2017: OUR FOUNDING SEMESTER

The foundations were laid. The founders began the journey of creating the agency’s identity, mission, internal structure and new business initiatives. Our very first student agency class crafted everything from our logo to our brand voice. They wanted to create an invaluable opportunity that would last for generations of future students to come. Thanks to these bold individuals, Inigo Communications is a place where students are empowered to become the young professionals they aspire to be.