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Breakfast Presentations

In advertising we’re all too often caught up in promoting the hyped products to the perceived audiences with value. It’s that focus on the 18-35 age group, where the cool stuff is. The sexy stuff. But, sadly, enough in this economy that’s a generation under-employed, bereft of cash and sadly moving back in with their [...]

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Early on the morning of Thursday, Sept. 13th, greeted by breakfast treats and coffee, guests gathered at International Market Square; everyone was eager to hear from David Cooperstein to talk about branding for the 21st Century presented by the Advertising Federation of Minnesota (Ad Fed). His presentation was packed full of wonderful insights; the following [...]

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Trendspotting of Generation Go

by Jack Fahden on April 24, 2012 · 0 comments

In front of a full crowd at International Market Square in Minneapolis, Ann Mack, director of Trendspotting for JWT, revealed the top ten trends that will shape 2012. There was no mention of the end of world, so we’re good in that respect.
Ann spoke in-depth about a variety of trends, the societal and economic forces [...]

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On Thursday, March 15th, advertising and marketing professionals  gathered together for a presentation on integrated marketing and the importance of evolving your brand. The speaker panel included: Mary O’Neill, Vice President of Consumer Marketing at Ameriprise, William Charnock Chief Strategy Officer at R/GA and George Tannenbaum, Executive Creative Director at R/GA.
The event, hosted by the [...]

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Integrated Marketing: Changing the Face of Ameriprise Financial

by Tiffany Jackson March 12, 2012

How can an integrated marketing strategy change the face of a brand?

How does a financial company reach consumers at a time of great economic uncertainty?

How does a company stand out in a saturated market?

What edge does digital marketing have in the financial services industry?

Get answers to these questions and more when you join Marie O’Neill, [...]

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Creative That Works

by Kate Smith January 23, 2012

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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Take the Journey to Creative That Works

by Kristi Ciesynski January 15, 2012

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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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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Ann Mack’s Top Ten Trends of 2011

by Sunny Chang March 31, 2011

Ad Fed held another breakfast event at the International Market Square this past Wednesday and this time we welcomed Ann Mack to present the top ten trends of 2011. Ann provided some very insightful and thought provoking points throughout her presentation about how consumer behavior has changed due to the slow recovering economy, our growing [...]

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