Curious isn’t just in our name, it’s in our DNA. Our culture is defined by our love of franchise marketing, the drive to uncover solutions and the connections we build with one another.
50+
Team Members
21
Years in Business
6
Core Services
5
Franchise Verticals
Lakeland, FL
Headquarters
The truth is, Jane is in all of us. Jane is the spirit of curiosity and a commitment to excellence. She’s not a character or a mascot, but she’s a part of our culture and how we serve our clients in a big way. Our energy, passion and expertise can be felt through every email, every call and everything we do.
Our camaraderie is contagious. When you’re one of our clients, you’re one of us. And if there’s one thing our team cares about, it’s each other. Our people start every day with kindness, a smile — and maybe a dad joke or two. Spend any time with us, and you’ll see what we mean. We know the power of a big idea, but also the power of supporting your teammates — through thick and thin.
We believe stopping to laugh and smell the roses is just as important as our relentless dedication to the work. Trips to the unlimited candy bar at 3 p.m. are almost as important as the 2 p.m. status meeting. Because at the end of the day, marketing isn’t about being business-to-business or business-to-consumer. It’s human-to-human. And that kind mentality starts at home.
Our Leadership
Meet The Leaders Making It Happen
As the visionary founder and leader of Curious Jane, Lora shapes and approves all agency strategies with unmatched expertise. Recognized as a trailblazing leader in franchise marketing, Lora’s insights are featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur, Inc. and other top-tier publications. Lora earned her degree in public relations, with a marketing minor, from the University of Florida.
Lora Kellogg, CFE
President & CEO
Gordon Sun brings 25 years of experience in financial leadership to his role at Curious Jane. A Purdue University graduate with a degree in mechanical engineering technology, he oversees the agency’s finances, IT and facilities management. Gordon’s analytical expertise and strategic approach ensure Curious Jane runs with precision and efficiency, supporting growth and operational excellence.
Gordon Sun
Vice President of Finance
Gloria drives strategy with precision, ensuring every plan aligns with your objectives. Her portfolio includes collaborations with global icons like Coca-Cola and Powerade, and top franchise brands such as Medi-Weightloss and WellBiz Brands. Gloria holds a business administration degree and marketing minor from Florida International University.
Gloria Burbano, CFE
Chief Strategy Officer
Lisa Runyon drives operational excellence and precision for the agency, leveraging her expertise in project management, media buying and financial oversight. A certified Project Management Professional (PMP), she also holds a marketing degree from the University of South Florida and certifications from Harvard Business School.
Lisa Runyon
Chief Operating Officer
Meredith leads with award-winning creative expertise, ensuring all work is seamlessly on-brand and strategically aligned. With 25 years of experience building iconic brands, her portfolio features industry leaders like Xerox, Citibank, Harper Collins, Macmillan and Publix. She holds a bachelor’s in communication design from Pratt Institute of Art & Design.
Meredith Pratt
Creative Director
Chris brings unparalleled knowledge of local marketing, championing franchisees with expert guidance. A founding team member, she has over two decades of experience helping franchisees optimize marketing budgets. Chris holds a business administration degree with a marketing minor from the University of North Alabama.
Chris Antley
Senior Director, Local Marketing
With over 15 years of experience at Fortune 500 companies, Mike drives media innovation through emerging trends, AI and automation, optimizing digital channels to maximize client success. He excels at blending creativity with analytical precision to drive client success. Mike holds a bachelor’s degree in communication from Florida State University.
Mike McLaughlin
Senior Director, Marketing Technology & Analytics
DEFINING OUR PHILOSOPHY
Curiosity
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We believe curiosity isn’t just about asking questions; it’s about caring enough to look for answers that matter. Questions are good. Questions mean care. Curiosity means you’re alive. If we had all the answers, we’d be in the wrong business, anyway.
For us, curiosity is more than just our process — it’s our philosophy. It’s how we approach problems, why we challenge assumptions and how we uncover insights about your audience you never even considered.
Curiosity drives everything we do because it keeps us inspired, pushes boundaries and leads us to deliver work that doesn’t just check a box but changes the conversation. We were founded on this belief, and we live by this truth every day.
A Name with a Purpose
“Curious” represents more than being eager and learning something new; it represents courage and persistence to keep pushing and making things better. And “Jane” is the name I chose that represents all of us. She’s strong, bold and incredibly capable. I thought the name would be fun and memorable, and our clients think so, too.
We’re Curious Jane . . . Nice to meet you.
Lora Kellogg President & CEO
Our Process
It’s not just what you do, it’s how you do it. Great products come from great process, which is why we’ve spent years homing in on exactly what it takes to create wins for our clients. But we also know that to be great, you must always be in beta. Always changing, developing and improving to keep up with this crazy industry we know and love. It’s that kind of agile approach that keeps our clients in charge and the ever-changing market trends on our side.
Dig Deep.
First, we work relentlessly to uncover every opportunity. Our trademark curiosity is a powerful force with a purpose. We get to know your company inside and out and your competition backward and forward. We identify what makes your brand exceptional so we can ensure that the world knows it, too.
Build Smart.
Second, we develop data-based strategy and strategy-based creative. Armed with understanding, insights and plenty of solid data, we expertly craft a strategic plan. Then we use our creative skills to bring that plan to life and make your brand distinctive, memorable and bold enough to break through.
Go Far.
Third, we gain internal support, external traction and ongoing momentum. This is where our expertise in the franchise universe becomes priceless. Franchise ecosystems are uniquely complex, and we know how to take all the right steps to achieve broad buy-in, cohesiveness and, ultimately, success.