How can family members stay connected to aging parents, isolated by limited visitation and safe-distancing? Our Minneapolis/Detroit startup is answering this challenge with a decidedly low-tech solution: Snail mail.Aging seniors relied on cards and letters to get through world wars, love affairs and decades of holidays. And now Notes to Brighten, a family-owned business, is using snail mail to ease these seniors' loneliness. Our award-winning creative team creates and mails out cards… Show more How can family members stay connected to aging parents, isolated by limited visitation and safe-distancing? Our Minneapolis/Detroit startup is answering this challenge with a decidedly low-tech solution: Snail mail.Aging seniors relied on cards and letters to get through world wars, love affairs and decades of holidays. And now Notes to Brighten, a family-owned business, is using snail mail to ease these seniors' loneliness. Our award-winning creative team creates and mails out cards they can look forward to receiving every week. It lets them know they’re loved. Show less

We understand the value of traditional marketing and advertising agencies. We came from them. But the landscape has changed. Brick and mortar, traditional org charts, layers and levels of employees -- who needs them when an agency can be flexible, nimble and able to bend to your exact needs?CORE COMPETENCIES* Marketing and Brand Strategy- Brand strategy grounded in research- Voice of the customer programs- Brand strategy and brand differentiation- Leading… Show more We understand the value of traditional marketing and advertising agencies. We came from them. But the landscape has changed. Brick and mortar, traditional org charts, layers and levels of employees -- who needs them when an agency can be flexible, nimble and able to bend to your exact needs?CORE COMPETENCIES* Marketing and Brand Strategy- Brand strategy grounded in research- Voice of the customer programs- Brand strategy and brand differentiation- Leading marketing teams to support company goals Show less

A strategic marketing agency with a wide range of expertise -- advertising, public relations, research, media planning and analysis, branding, creative and digital media. For more than 30 years, Russell Herder has been looking to the future, developing strategies to keep our clients one step ahead.CORE COMPETENCIES* Change Leadership- Employee engagement and productivity- Employees embrace company vision and goals- Teams deliver on company strategy- Coaching and… Show more A strategic marketing agency with a wide range of expertise -- advertising, public relations, research, media planning and analysis, branding, creative and digital media. For more than 30 years, Russell Herder has been looking to the future, developing strategies to keep our clients one step ahead.CORE COMPETENCIES* Change Leadership- Employee engagement and productivity- Employees embrace company vision and goals- Teams deliver on company strategy- Coaching and mentoring employees to develop, build skills and confidence- Align resources, programs, and passion to achieve company growth plans Show less

Risdall Marketing Group (RMG) is comprised of an elite group of the upper 1% of all advertising agencies, web developers, public relations agencies and integrated marketing agencies in the United States and Minnesota. I am responsible for leading and developing new business and driving organic business for Risdall. KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS- Increased organic growth 15%- Directed multi-disciplined areas -- creative, digital, social media and public relations- Led efforts to win… Show more Risdall Marketing Group (RMG) is comprised of an elite group of the upper 1% of all advertising agencies, web developers, public relations agencies and integrated marketing agencies in the United States and Minnesota. I am responsible for leading and developing new business and driving organic business for Risdall. KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS- Increased organic growth 15%- Directed multi-disciplined areas -- creative, digital, social media and public relations- Led efforts to win 5-7 new accounts/long term projects each year Show less

Risdall Marketing Group (RMG) is comprised of an elite group of the upper 1% of all advertising agencies, web developers, public relations agencies and integrated marketing agencies in the United States and Minnesota.KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS- Rebuilt account management team and improved client service delivery- Improved operating efficiencies and increased profitability- Promoted from VP to President six months into the job

My primary responsibility was serving as the GM for the Minneapolis office. I worked closely with the VP of Operations and provided account oversight for all clients.CORE COMPETENCIES- Expanded footprint of newly formed Twin Cities office- Oversight for client services, creative, PR and research for all offices- Focus on healthcare and built environment industries

Gage is an independent marketing agency that leverages innovative technical platforms with a full range of marketing services to help clients sell more. Gage goes beyond traditional marketing by developing platforms and programs that are squarely at the intersection of marketing technology and customer experience.KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS- Increased gross income 50% vs. prior year in channel marketing area- Reduced direct operating cost 55%- Developed key account in branding… Show more Gage is an independent marketing agency that leverages innovative technical platforms with a full range of marketing services to help clients sell more. Gage goes beyond traditional marketing by developing platforms and programs that are squarely at the intersection of marketing technology and customer experience.KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS- Increased gross income 50% vs. prior year in channel marketing area- Reduced direct operating cost 55%- Developed key account in branding practice that generated $1 million in fee income- Improved project management function and strengthened internal culture Show less

This Minneapolis advertising and marketing firm, founded in 1933, was known for producing exceptional advertising for its first three signature accounts: Andersen Windows, Land O'Lakes and Northwestern National Bank (now Wells Fargo).KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS- Introduced account planning to Dairy Queen management- Successfully pitched creative concepts and local market media plans to Franchisee Council- Achieved annual profits of $3 million on Dairy Queen account- Promoted… Show more This Minneapolis advertising and marketing firm, founded in 1933, was known for producing exceptional advertising for its first three signature accounts: Andersen Windows, Land O'Lakes and Northwestern National Bank (now Wells Fargo).KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS- Introduced account planning to Dairy Queen management- Successfully pitched creative concepts and local market media plans to Franchisee Council- Achieved annual profits of $3 million on Dairy Queen account- Promoted to Management Supervisor for my leadership on multiple fast paced retail accounts- Managed an annual broadcast budget of $40 million on the Kmart account- Supervised the account/creative team, producing over 35 commercials in a 20-month period Show less