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Interviews/Q&As

More blow jobs will lead to fewer world wars. This is what Cindy Gallop told me when I interviewed her about her venture http://makelovenotporn.com/. Cindy believes that we will be one step closer to world peace if we start having better sex. However, with the prevalence of porn in today’s society the realities of sex [...]

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It’s your senior year of college. Part of you doesn’t want to leave behind your no-class-until-noon ritual, but another part of you wants to retire the Ramen noodles and homework and fall head first into a coffee-fueled fulltime work routine. If you’re like most soon-to-be graduates, you’re still trying to figure out what career path [...]

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Interview with Adam R. Garcia

by Sunny Chang on May 15, 2011 · 0 comments

There’s no doubt that the Twin Cities is filled with talented professionals in the advertising, marketing, and public relations industry. The success of the industry wouldn’t be complete without the amazing work created by designers such as illustrators, photographers, producers, and art directors. These folks exercise their talents and sweat through iteration after iteration to [...]

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Throughout the history of Red Wing Shoes, the company has been recognized as a high quality work wear brand in its industry. However, recently the company’s also established itself as an iconic fashion brand both nationally and internationally. I was given the opportunity to chat with the social media manager of [...]

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Q&A: Ann Mack, Trendspotting Expert

by Jeremy Baier March 20, 2011

What trends are currently in the market and how can brands best leverage this information? Ann Mack is tasked with just that everyday as director of trendspotting for J. Walter Thompson, one of the world’s largest and best-known marketing communication brands. From the urgency economy to a non-commitment culture, Ann has a strong grasp on today’s trends and will be sharing her views and expertise with the Ad Fed Community on March 30 (10 Trends that will Shape the World in 2011 and Beyond).

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Q&A: Andrew Bailey, President & CEO of Proximity Canada

by Jeremy Baier February 21, 2011

Andrew Bailey is an individual who has helped revolutionize the digital marketing space. After starting his first business in his teens, he has gone on to become the president and CEO of Proximity Canada – a Toronto- and Montreal-based digital, direct, eCRM and promotional marketing and activation agency - where he has developed award-winning campaigns for clients such [...]

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Q&A With George Parker

by Jeremy Baier October 11, 2010

“Where do you want the Minneapolis advertising market to go?”

This is the question George Parker, the bold, profane 35-year Madison Avenue advertising veteran, has asked people like you to answer for this week’s Wednesday’s “Bring Me The Head Of George Parker” event happening at the Hyatt Hotel. I can’t see someone like George doing homework or giving it for that matter, but he does have interesting takes on the adverting world and generates interesting thoughts all around. Be sure to chime in with your thoughts on AdFed’s Facebook and Twitter profiles.

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“Everything that can be digital, will be”

by Jeremy Baier September 30, 2010

Jeff Dachis, the Internet-consulting mogul who helped establish Razorfish in the mid ‘90s, presented to a packed room at the Metropolitan Ballroom & Clubroom recently about the digital revolution and how it has impacted our lives.

We caught up with Jeff after the presentation to get his thoughts on everything that is digital now and will be in the future. Here’s what he had to say…

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An Interview with Peace Coffee’s Melanee Meegan

by Jeremy Baier June 24, 2010

Melanee Meegan is the marketing manager at Peace Coffee. She likes to call herself the “bean pusher.” She does everything from advertising to packaging, to sponsorships and events. Melanee also spoke at our past Green Marketing event and shared her insights in this exclusive interview.

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