We’re All Heart
Giving Fear the Finger since 1999
Love Communications is an independent, full-service advertising agency founded with one simple belief: Drive results overnight and build stronger brands over time.
Nearly 30 years later, we’re still that scrappy agency that gets personally invested in every client—only now our partners span the country and the world. We tell powerful brand stories, create unbreakable consumer loyalty, and turn data into the kind of insights that make you look brilliant.
Trusted leadership
Every strategy, creative execution, and media placement is designed to create genuine connections that benefit everyone involved.
We’ve been the ones in the room saying, “What if we tried this wild idea?” while everyone else was still figuring out last year’s playbook. But we’re not reckless—we’re strategic risk-takers who use data to guide bold moves.
This means our clients don’t just stay current; they stay ahead. And honestly?
We’re a little proud of our track record.
Our Fearless
Leaders
Mark Stevenett
CHIEF RELATIONSHIP OFFICER
Mark spearheads agency growth initiatives and directs large-scale marketing portfolios for key accounts, including the Salt Lake City International Airport and Utah Symphony | Utah Opera. As Chief Relationship Officer, he drives holistic success for the agency and its clients through building strategic partnerships.
Mark first joined Love in 2000, later serving as President of an international tech agency before returning in 2016. A BYU graduate and former professor, this avid skier considers his proudest achievement teaching his wife and kids to ski.
Amber Banks
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Amber guides the company’s financial strategy and overall direction. She is an active member of YPO, serves on the Board of Directors of Love Holdings, and contributes her leadership to several other boards.
She began her career at EvansGroup—later acquired by Publicis—where she spent 15 years building deep expertise in agency operations and leadership. She went on to serve as Director of Operations at Crowell Advertising for two years before swearing off agencies altogether, at least until the perfect opportunity brought her to Love in 2019.
Jonathan Smithgall
CHIEF VISION OFFICER
Jonathan leads agency strategy and marketing positioning. As a Lover since 2012, he’s grown our digital media team to serve some of the nation’s most recognized travel and tourism brands.
His daily work and speaking engagements explore the intersection of human behavior, creativity, and data with a mission to help brands connect marketing insight with meaningful visitor experiences. Jon’s a Virginia native and graduate of James Madison University. On weekends, you’ll find him exploring Utah’s wilderness with his family or immersed in the thumping sound of an electronic music festival.
How We’re Built
Love is proudly employee-owned through an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan). Translation: Everyone here has skin in the game. The best work happens when our team is fully invested—not just in the process, but in your actual outcomes.
Awards
It’s not always about winning, but we do it anyway.
2025 MarCom Award
Advertising Campaign, Platinum, Utah Office of Tourism “In Love In Utah”
2025 MarCom Award
Pro Bono, Platinum, Ski Utah “Ski Days, Hockey Nights”
2025 HSMAI Silver Adrian Award
Marketing Excellence, Utah Office of Tourism
2024 ESTO Mercury Award
Advocacy and Grassroots Campaign, Travel South Dakota
2022 ESTO Destination Council Destiny Award
Advocacy & Grassroots Campaign, Discover Moab
2022 ESTO Mercury Award
Integrated Marketing and Messaging Campaign, Utah Office of Tourism
Call on Love
When major industry conferences need someone to talk about media strategy, they call us.
TTRA, Destinations International, eTourism Summit, DMA West—plus countless state tourism conferences and webinars with the big players like Adara, Arrivalist, and Tripadvisor request our presence.
Apparently…we have opinions people want to hear.