Media & Marketing Strategies

We Don't Just Buy Media.
We Move Minds.

Fieldstone Group is a Fargo-based media and marketing consultancy with deep roots in the upper Midwest — and the relationships, reach, and credibility to move markets, shape opinion, and build audiences for clients who have something real to say.

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Fieldstone Group office lobby
Who We Are
Built on Relationships. Driven by Results.

Fieldstone Group is a Fargo-based media and marketing consultancy with deep roots in the upper Midwest — and the relationships, reach, and credibility to move markets, shape opinion, and build audiences for clients who have something real to say.

Regional Media Authority

Flag Family Media's talk radio network reaches one of the most engaged audiences in North Dakota and Minnesota — delivering your message through trusted, local voices.

Strategic Communications

From message architecture to crisis communications, we help organizations navigate complex public environments with discipline, credibility, and clarity.

Integrated Campaign Execution

Radio, streaming TV, programmatic digital, social media, and earned media — coordinated and optimized against real outcomes, not just impressions.

30+
Years of Regional Media Experience
70K+
Weekly Listeners & Digital Readers
ND/MN
Market Specialists

Our Services

We work with organizations that need more than an ad buy. They need a strategic partner who understands how to read a room, build an audience, and change minds.

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Strategic Communications

Message architecture, media strategy, crisis response, and spokesperson preparation. We function as your embedded communications team — without the overhead.

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Brand & Market Positioning

We audit how your brand lands in your target market, identify gaps, and build a strategy to close them — especially for organizations entering new markets or repositioning after change.

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Issue Advocacy

For associations and cause-driven organizations, we build campaigns that shift opinion and generate momentum. We have direct access to the audiences that matter most in this region.

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Integrated Media Campaigns

Talk radio, streaming TV, programmatic digital, and content strategy — coordinated across platforms and measured against real outcomes.

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Political & Issue Campaign Advising

Election cycles and advocacy campaigns demand speed and precision. Our relationships and media knowledge make us a natural partner for campaigns and issue groups across the region.

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Executive Advisory

Confidential counsel for CEOs and executive directors on communications, public positioning, and stakeholder strategy. The call you make before the press release goes out.

Clients We've Moved

ND Petroleum Council
Multi-Year Campaign Partnership

Developed and executed a sustained earned media and paid advertising strategy to educate North Dakota communities on responsible energy development, reaching producers, legislators, and community leaders across the state.

ND Department of Commerce
~$3 Billion in Pipeline Projects Opened

At the Bitcoin 2022 Conference in Miami, Fieldstone Group served as a strategic consultant to state officials — helping craft the message of North Dakota as home to the "cleanest crypto on the planet." We leveraged the state's cold climate, business-friendly tax laws, and Bakken flared natural gas powering data centers into a compelling pitch that opened doors to an estimated $3 billion in blockchain and data center investment pipeline for the state.

University of Mary
Ongoing Partnership

Retained to promote the university and create a program honoring regional business leaders for their dedication to corporate responsibility and ethics. An ongoing partnership across multiple campaigns.

Leadership That Delivers

Steve Hallstrom
Steve Hallstrom
President & Managing Partner

Steve brings decades of experience in media, marketing, and strategic communications across the Northern Plains. As co-owner of Flag Family Media and a longtime voice in conservative talk radio, he brings an unmatched network and a track record of moving markets and minds for clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to state government agencies.

Scott Hennen
Scott Hennen
Partner

Scott is one of the most recognized voices in North Dakota media and one of the region's most connected conservative commentators. As co-owner of Flag Family Media and host of What's On Your Mind, Scott brings credibility, reach, and relationships that open doors for Fieldstone Group clients across the private sector, political landscape, and media ecosystem.

Alyssa Coltom
Alyssa Coltom
Director of Sales & Marketing

Alyssa leads client relationships and marketing strategy at Fieldstone Group, bringing energy, creativity, and deep expertise in media sales and digital marketing to every engagement. She is the driving force behind Fieldstone's client development and the day-to-day execution of campaigns across the region.

JT Thaden
JT Thaden
Director of Operations & Content

JT keeps the engine running at Fieldstone Group, overseeing the operational infrastructure that supports every client engagement and production. His behind-the-scenes expertise in broadcast operations, production coordination, and project management ensures every campaign is executed with precision and professionalism.

In this market, trust is the currency. We've spent decades earning it — and we put it to work for every client we take on.
Scott Hennen — Partner, Fieldstone Group

Let's Start a Conversation

Ready to move minds?

Whether you're launching a campaign, repositioning a brand, or looking for a strategic communications partner in the upper Midwest, we'd love to hear what you're working on.

Location:  Fargo, North Dakota
Phone:  701.212.6872
Email:  shallstrom@fieldstoneconsultinggroup.com

Media campaigns begin at $1,000/month. Consulting retainers start at $2,500/month. Project and campaign pricing available.

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Or reach us directly:
shallstrom@fieldstoneconsultinggroup.com
701.212.6872