Creative
Natural Light
VisitLEX
Cup Noodles
Cases
News
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2026 Small Agency of the Year, Southeast
The Lexington, Kentucky-based agency was named Small Agency of the Year, Southeast, Silver at the 2026 Ad Age Small Agency Awards.
AdAge, 07/23/2026
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How Robert Baker's Ambitions Will Always Pull Him Toward Exploration | LBBOnline
Cornett's content studio director on unique visuals, starting out in portrait photography and always elevating what’s on the board as part of LBB’s Camera Obscura series.
Little Black Book, 09/27/2026
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Natural Light Unveils The 'CoolShed'
Natural Light has unveiled a new way for beer drinkers to keep their drinks ice cold this summer. Here's what to know about the CoolShed.
USA TODAY, 07/14/2026
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A&W Enters 'Chicken Wars,' Enlists Fans To Troll Rivals' Feeds
"Every restaurant claims to have the best chicken sandwich, but we were so confident in ours that we knew fans would back us up," A&W's Amanda Potts tells Marketing Daily.
MediaPost, 08/31/2026
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The Business of Selling with Jamon Deaver | LBBOnline
Cornett's director of business development explains why it takes a certain personality to drive growth, as part of LBB’s The New New Business series.
Little Black Book, 08/27/2026
Clients
| Client | Start Year | End Year |
|---|---|---|
| A&W Restaurants | 2012 | Current |
| Busch Beer | 2021 | Current |
| ConAgra Foods | 2026 | Current |
| Cup Noodles | 2025 | Current |
| Four Roses Bourbon | 2024 | Current |
| Natural Light | 2024 | Current |
| VisitLEX | 2012 | Current |
| Visit Dublin | 2023 | Current |
| University of Kentucky HealthCare | 2015 | Current |
| Stearns & Foster | 2015 | Current |
About
Cornett is an independent, female-owned, full-service advertising agency. They help established brands in crowded spaces creatively outcompete through big, talkworthy ideas and brand moments layered over smart paid media campaigns. With a partner roster that includes brands like Cup Noodles & Top Ramen, Busch Light, Natural Light, A&W Restaurants, LEGOLAND, VisitLEX, and more, the agency has earned five Ad Age Small Agency of the Year awards (2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, and 2021). And with an average client tenure of 10 years, Cornett has maintained a strong, diverse portfolio of partnerships, helping their clients uncover opportunities, grow, and win. For more information visit teamcornett.com.
People
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Christy Hiler
Owner & CEO
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Jessica Vincent
President
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Emmy Hartley
Chief Operating Officer
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Jamon Deaver
Director of Business Development
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Ginger Smithwick
SVP, Strategy
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Karen Phillips
VP, Creative Media
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Chris Finnegan
VP, Performance Media
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Whit Hiler
Chief Creative Officer
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Damon Vinyard
Head of Production
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Robert Baker
Content Studio Director