About Us
We exist to make people feel larger than they did before. Larger in confidence. Larger in clarity. Larger in consequence.
To Be Giant is not to be loud or dominant. It is to be impactful. It is when presence changes outcomes. It is when action feels possible. It is when resolution replaces hesitation. We want to see our clients become Giant, whatever that means for them.
What makes our work successful?
OUR CLIENTS
Feel braver about growth.
They see opportunity instead of risk, direction instead of noise, and long-term growth instead of short-term tactics.
CLIENT’S AUDIENCES
Feel confident in decisions.
They feel seen, capable, and certain, not pressured, manipulated, or confused.
OUR TEAM
Acts with conviction.
We act with ownership, integrity, and courage. No hiding behind process. No shrinking decisions out of fear.
CAREERS
We work big.
Big Ideas. Meaningful Strategies. Giant Hearts. Everyone here is trusted with weight, because that’s how people grow. If you aren’t willing to put people first, Medium Giant may not be for you. If you are, let’s chat.
Services
Custom solutions that tackle real business challenges by balancing reach & resonance.
Our leadership.
President
Grant Moise
President
Grant S. Moise is President of Medium Giant and President and Publisher of The Dallas Morning News, bringing decades of experience leading and transforming media, marketing and digital businesses. Prior to the acquisition of DallasNews Corporation by Hearst in 2025, Grant served as CEO of DallasNews Corporation, where he helped shape the company’s evolution through business development, digital transformation, mergers and acquisitions, and the expansion of its marketing capabilities. Throughout his career, Grant has focused on building businesses for long-term growth, bringing together the right people, capabilities and opportunities to create greater value for clients and audiences. Today, he brings that same business-minded approach to Medium Giant, helping the agency build on its strengths while leveraging the scale, data and resources of Hearst to drive its next chapter of growth.
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VP, Finance
Milan Evans
VP, Finance
Milan brings more than 25 years of financial leadership experience across media, advertising, marketing services, and technology organizations. He provides financial leadership for Medium Giant and The Dallas Morning News, overseeing financial strategy, planning, reporting, accounting, and operational finance. Throughout his career, he has built deep expertise in both corporate and operational finance, helping organizations strengthen performance, navigate change, and identify opportunities for sustainable growth. Milan brings a practical, business-minded approach to finance, partnering closely with leaders to turn financial insights into smarter decisions while balancing disciplined financial stewardship with the realities of running and growing a business.
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VP, Strategy & Media
Lizzy Bakhaus
VP, Strategy & Media
Lizzy is a strategic marketing leader and Head of Strategy, Media & Web Development with deep experience in omnichannel marketing. She leverages consumer insights to shape brand positioning, media planning, personas, and UX-driven digital experiences. With a background spanning research, analytics, and creative strategy, she builds high-performing ecosystems that drive engagement, conversion, and long-term brand growth.
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VP, Executive Creative Director
Shawn Kruggel
VP, Executive Creative Director
Shawn Kruggel, VP and Executive Creative Director, blends brand strategy roots with creative leadership to craft ideas that move people. With experience across global agencies, fiercely independent national shops, and boutique firms, he’s shaped work for Heinz, Corona, Popeyes, Hallmark, and more. Obsessed with human emotion, insight, and curiosity, Shawn turns strategy into creativity that emboldens decisions and drives lasting impact.
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VP, Client Leadership
Mary Glasnapp
VP, Client Leadership
Mary brings nearly 20 years of client leadership and team development experience at a variety of agencies including Leo Burnett and Tracy-Locke. She has led the creation of integrated campaigns across traditional, digital, experiential, and retail mediums for brands including Coca-Cola, Diageo, Harman/JBL, Hormel Foods, T-Mobile, and FedEx Office. Mary is passionate about three things: driving strategic growth for clients, developing high- performing teams, and creating the kind of collaborative agency culture where everyone can do their best work.
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Because everybody deserves to feel giant.