Love Advertising Named ‘Large Agency of the Year’ at 2026 Media Alliance Houston Star Awards
Set against the backdrop of “An Enchanted Night: An Affair of Light, Legacy and Luminaries,” Love Advertising, one of Houston’s longest-running independent agencies, was recognized among Houston’s top media and advertising talent at the 2026 Media Alliance Houston (MAH) Star Awards Gala.
The agency earned the night’s top honor, “Large Agency of the Year,” one of the most competitive and prestigious recognitions, reinforcing Love Advertising’s leadership in the Houston media and advertising market. The celebration continued with Kylie Key, brand supervisor, earning a Star Award in MAH’s inaugural Brand Management category. Together, these honors reflect the agency’s continued momentum and the caliber of talent driving its work forward.
“We have something really special at Love Advertising,” said Brenda Love, principal and founder, Love Advertising. “It’s driven by the talent, dedication and heart our people bring every day. I’m so proud of them and the standard they continue to set.”
The Media Alliance of Houston (MAH) is a non-profit organization that acts as a foundation of leaders with a unity of purpose to promote progress and create change in the Houston area. Their annual Star Awards not only recognize excellence and achievements but also function as a critical fundraiser, providing scholarships to deserving Houston students and supporting the DREAM Fund Foundation. Through these initiatives, MAH empowers the next generation while leading community growth and development.
“What I value most is how the Love Media team shows up for one another and our clients every day,” said Kelley Rodriguez, vice president of media, Love Advertising. “There’s a real commitment to going above and beyond and to building the Houston advertising community, and it’s reflected in both the recognition the team receives and the agency’s longevity. I feel lucky to be part of it.”
Love Advertising’s recognition at this year’s Star Awards reflects the strength of the people behind the work and the expertise they bring to the advertising industry. The agency continues to deliver strategic, insight-driven media planning and buying that ensures campaigns reach the right audiences, perform across channels and drive measurable results. Built to hustle, Love Advertising sets the pace through the discipline, precision and follow-through that define its people and the work they deliver every day.
For more information about Love Advertising or to view client case studies, visit www.loveadv.com. Stay connected with Love Advertising on Instagram: @loveadvertising, Facebook: Facebook.com/LoveAdv and LinkedIn: Love Advertising.
About Love Advertising
Founded more than 45 years ago by Brenda Love, Love Advertising is one of Houston’s longest-running independent, full-service advertising agencies. With a built-to-hustle mindset, the agency partners with local, regional and national brands to deliver best-in-class strategy and breakthrough work across creative, media, brand, digital, web development, strategy, public relations and social media. Love’s impact has been widely recognized across the industry, earning the coveted global Jay Chiat Award along with year-over-year honors and best-in-show distinctions from the American Advertising Federation Addy Awards, American Marketing Association Crystal Awards, PRSA Excalibur Awards, Radio Mercury Awards, W3 Awards, The Webby Awards, Media Alliance Awards and more. As the advertising industry evolves, Love Advertising is poised to remain at the forefront, raising the bar and setting the standard for excellence. For more information and to see the agency’s work in action, visit www.loveadv.com. Stay connected with Love Advertising on Instagram: @loveadvertising, Facebook: Facebook.com/LoveAdv and LinkedIn: Love Advertising.
