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Creative That Works

by Kate Smith on January 23, 2012 · 0 comments

Creatives from around the Twin Cities braved negative temperatures and a blistering wind chill to hear Todd Dexter, VP and Group Creative Director of Aimia, share his philosophy on the future of creative departments. Todd’s presentation took place Thursday January 19th hosted by Ad Fed at International Market Square in Minneapolis. Todd’s 17-year career began [...]

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See Martin Williams. Watch a Film Fest. Win $250. 2 Gingers. Ad2. January 26.

by Forest Taylor on January 16, 2012 · 0 comments

On January 26, Martin Williams, in conjunction with Ad2, will host the inaugural 2 Gingers 20 Second Film Festival.
Not only will attendees have the opportunity to see inside one of the Twin Cities’ hottest ad agencies, film submitters will also have a chance at winning $250 and a solid handshake from both Kieran Folliard, founder [...]

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Take the Journey to Creative That Works

by Kristi Ciesynski on January 15, 2012 · 0 comments

We all know that to be successful in advertising, we need creative that works.
During this Ad Fed breakfast event on January 19, Todd Dexter, VP Group Creative Director of Aimia, will share his philosophy on “Creative That Works” and the future of creative departments. He will share a case study on Carlson Marketing, where he [...]

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Campbell Mithun hosts Ad2 happy hour event

by Leah Zins on November 7, 2011 · 0 comments

Campbell Mithun welcomed record-breaking attendees — totaling over 200 eager and excited Ad Fed and Ad2 members — on Thursday, November 3. Entertainment, Chipotle burritos, networking, signature drinks, conversations, and learning are some of the things that give a glimpse into what attendees enjoyed during the happy hour event.
Campbell Mithun’s philosophy “Everything Talks” was [...]

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Don’t Miss it! It’s Coming…Ad Fed’s The Show 11/11/11

by Kristi Ciesynski November 6, 2011

Ad Fed’s annual The Show is coming up quickly! This year’s The Show will be held at Epic Event Center this Friday, on 11/11/11. Here are some behind-the-scene images of this year’s judges going through the difficult task of determining who gets awarded The Show Pin.
As we finish the first weekend of the annual deer [...]

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Upcoming Event: How Digital Saved Advertising’s Soul with Kristina Slade

by Kristi Ciesynski November 6, 2011

Join Kristina Slade at International Market Square on Thursday November 10, for an Ad Fed breakfast event as she shares her philosophy on, “How Digital Saved Advertising’s Soul”.
Kristina joined the highly awarded and regarded digital agency, AKQA, in 2010 as Creative Director on Target, after becoming convinced that the potential for stronger relationships between brands [...]

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Dan Khabie of Digitaria: Agency Culture & The Evolution of an Agency Brand

by Leah Zins October 24, 2011

Minneapolis warmly welcomed Dan Khabie, CEO of Digitaria, to the International Market Square on Thursday, October 20th for a breakfast presentation.  75 professionals listened in as Dan shared how a Minneapolis guy in San Diego fosters an environment coined as a Western Agency with a Midwestern Soul.
Before his presentation, he walked around the room making [...]

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Ad2 hosts Drive Thru Productions & Post: Broadcast and Motion Picture

by Kristi Ciesynski October 9, 2011

It was 80 degrees the evening of October 6, an opportunity to squeeze out another summer-like night on a rooftop in downtown Minneapolis. Drive Thru Productions & Post was the venue for the latest Ad2 event. Drive Thru is a one stop shop for motion picture production, creative editorial and visual effects. It has been [...]

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What is the Future of Advertising? A Recap of “Martinis with Cindy Gallop”

by Kristi Ciesynski October 3, 2011

“There is no glass ceiling in advertising – it is just a layer of fat men,” said Steve Wallace, quoting words from Cindy Gallop as he introduced her to the Minneapolis ad community. Ad Fed hosted “Martinis with Cindy Gallop” event at the Fine Line, on Monday night, September 26th.

Cindy Gallop shared her philosophy of [...]

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A Hint of Great Things to Come

by CasieCook September 26, 2011

There wasn’t a spare seat at Spill the Wine last Wednesday during the Mentorship Circle event. Eager up-and-coming professionals came dressed to impress with business cards and portfolios in hand. Mentors found their way through the crowd to a table marked with their name and area of expertise – creative, strategy, interactive or corporate marketing. [...]

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