The Values That Guide Us
Mission
Unlock opportunities
and possibilities for
growth-minded leaders.
Vision
A more abundant and generous world.
Values
Team
Partnership makes perfect. We believe everything good happens together.
Growth
Opportunities are ours for the making. We cheer for growth in all directions.
Wins
Grit leads to greatness. We believe problems are possibilities in disguise.
How We Partner
Your mission can change the world. We’re here to ensure your success. Our integrated consulting, marketing, and capital services unlock new growth opportunities, driving significant gains in the metrics that matter most to you.
Who We Serve
Our industry-agnostic approach delivers results across many sectors, including consumer goods, finance, energy, tourism, education, technology, healthcare, sports, and non-profits.
Pioneering Growth Since 1987
Since Brad Benbow’s entrepreneurial journey began in 1987, we've been at the forefront of innovation and growth in the business services sector. Prolific was created to seamlessly blend our expertise in marketing, strategy, and capital, empowering our partners to achieve unmatched success.
1987
Rutter Communications co-founded by Brad Benbow
1990s
Rutter becomes a national cable-TV representation firm leader with offices coast-to-coast
1996
Rutter begins to work with telecommunications giant Ameritech on growth and strategic planning
2000s
Rutter begins sale of markets to Comcast, Time Warner, and other telecom leaders
2003
JDA Worldwide, a full-service marketing agency co-founded by Brad Benbow, begins operations
2013
JDA appears on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies in the US
2015
Conquer, a full-service paid media agency, launches out of JDA
2017
2017, JDA re-appears on the Inc. 5000 and is named the #2 fastest-growing company by the Indianapolis Business Journal
2019
Prolific launches as the parent company to JDA and other portfolio companies, acquires South Carolina based Chernoff Newman
2020
Prolific HQ opens in downtown Indianapolis, winning multiple awards for the design of the office space
2021
Prolific featured in Top 10 of Indiana Chamber’s Best Places to Work list, and Chairman and CEO Brad Benbow named a finalist for EY’s Entrepreneur of the Year
2022
Prolific lands on the Inc. 5000 for the 6th consecutive year and is again named one of Indiana’s top employers; JDA acquires Kairos
2023
Prolific lands on the Inc. 5000 for the 7th consecutive year and is again named one of Indiana’s top employers; Prolific Capital launches, along with The Empower FundTM
2024
Prolific lands on the Inc. 5000 for the 8th consecutive year, is named one of Indiana’s top employers, and Chairman and CEO Brad Benbow named a finalist for EY’s Entrepreneur of the Year for the second time
Prolific People
Meet the team that’s relentless in achieving your greatest growth goals.
