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Tips and tricks for making the best of video conferencing.

From virtual meet-ups to webinars, event planners and startup incubators are two groups fighting to stay ahead of the planning curve amid the push to #flattenthecurve.

Fluence Media and Entercom Twin Cities partner with Rosedale to bring podcasting to the mall.

The best has only ever been best for some people. Here’s how to move beyond the status quo.

The company will use the funds to build out its engineering and product development staff, and launch an office in Austin, Texas.

To get the money and staffing you need, tie revenue growth to past events.

CHS leverages more affordable regional ads during the big game.

Change comes amid challenging climate for nonprofits.

Read all about it: The Star Tribune sells more single-copy Sunday papers than The Washington Post.

Cassutt has left the station to lead American Public Media’s Marketplace show in LA. Managing editor Laura McCallum will take her place for now.

KFAN Radio's young fathers get real about parenting on their podcast.

Suburban newspaper group dies quietly after 82 years.

The organization is moving away from large-scale discussion events to focus on mentorship-based programming.

If you were talking, texting, or tweeting about South Dakota’s new anti-meth ads, the campaign did its job, Minneapolis ad agency says. Not everyone agrees.

The last remaining holdout from the glory days of local TV news just retired from WCCO-TV this year, but he's working, working, working.

Looking for a unique space for your next event? Consider a museum.

Every company and thought leader seems to be podcasting these days--but it isn't about making money. Here's why they're doing it and how to succeed if you pick up the mic.

Since joining Deluxe Corp. five years ago, chief brand and content officer Amanda Brinkman has emboldened the once-conservative, multibillion-dollar company to think outside the branding box. Now, what's next?

Understanding how couples use digital content for wedding planning

Franken, who resigned from the U.S. Senate in 2018 amid sexual misconduct allegations, has inked a deal for a new show on satellite radio.

The companies hope to encourage more small businesses to use vehicle wrap ads to boost brand visibility.

Greater Minnesota's community newspapers are in trouble. Can anything save them?

How to refresh and reimagine your signature events that are rooted in tradition.

Local craft breweries use can art and imagery to define their brands and stand out.

For Renee Alexander, marketing the Minnesota State Fair is a year-round gig. In a Q&A, she talks about changes to the fair’s marketing strategies over the last decade.

Given the companies’ relatively small reach in the state, effects may be limited.

Liliana Kim previously worked on content strategy and brand management for Viacom, which owns MTV.

On its 65th anniversary, the Minnesota power sports vehicle maker has rolled out a new tagline, logo, corporate name, and focus to welcome a more diverse customer base.

The collaboration was cancelled after the closure of the company’s LA office.

Business publication trade group honors TCB’s reporting and design work.

A deep dive into MPR's multi-faceted efforts to stay relevant in a new media landscape.

Minneapolis ad agency rolls out a new campaign to hook millennials, Gen Zers.

The platform, which allows consumers to divide retail purchases into interest-free installments, is now available outside the U.S. for the first time.

At its upcoming PGA Tour stop, 3M hopes to boost the ‘experiential’ factor for guests—and its own brand reputation.

Invicta Watch Group’s investment helps save Evine from the threat of stock exchange de-listing. Simultaneously, Invicta CEO Eyal Lalo will join the board and former Evine COO and CFO Tim Peterman will return as CEO.

The strategy freshens the company’s image, brings Integrity Windows and Doors under the Marvin brand, and prepares the family business for future growth.

Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, but the all-cash transaction went into effect today.

The payment platform company has raised $5.6 toward the goal and reportedly plans to list on the Australian Securities Exchange later this year.

Hubbard Broadcasting's Skor North is an ambitious gambit to break the free fall of AM radio.

Follow the rider and ask questions up front to keep your venue and guest artist or speaker happy.

Mike Buchner, Fallon CEO since 2011, has transitioned to be the company’s board chairman.

Towns across the state bid for the right to be the official host of the fishing opener. Oftentimes, the exclusivity can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars.

The public relations agency's new HQ is a shining star in the Warehouse District—literally.

In teaming up with Atlanta Braves and Detroit Pistons owners to pursue a deal with Disney, Pohlad could expand his family’s media stake beyond the radio.

Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, but it’s expected to nearly double the size of Augeo’s digital business, and Augeo will absorb all Wingnut staff into its St. Paul office.

The MPR veteran will join nearly a third of all “retirees” in the labor force.

Among other findings, a study by New York-based digital research firm Yext revealed that search views for certain hospitality and related businesses increased when Minneapolis hosted the Super Bowl last year.

Digital First Media has floated an offer for Gannett, owner of USA Today and St. Cloud Times.

Make time for yourself and industry friends with that winter downtime. Otherwise, before you know it, finding time for yourself and others will be scarce.

The Star Tribune removes old-school newspaper boxes in low-traffic areas.

A look at how the Minneapolis branding agency transformed two century-old buildings for its new offices.

As it turns out, Prior Lake Bachelorette Becca Kufrin is good for business.

Rosen brought no schtick, no gimmicks, no catch-phrases to his work for WCCO. He always came across as a decent guy with a passion for Minnesota sports, which is exactly what he’s always been.

In order to succeed, prove to them you’re worth partnering with and make sure you meet their expectations.

The weekend TV anchor is leaving the job he once called his dream for the chance to help the iconic AM radio station find a younger audience.

Fonda’s line will include activewear, athleisure clothing, fitness equipment and more, and will be the debut brand of Minnesota-based Evine’s new product development division out of Los Angeles.

What kind of return on investment are businesses getting on social media platforms?

Periscope ranks as the second-largest ad firm in Minnesota by both revenue and employee count.

Booking early and with some flexibility could lead to money saved when crafting an event.

From sports to supermarkets, Minnesota has embraced “North” as our brand. But is there any evidence it’s been good for business?

A peek at how the father-son founders transformed the former nightclub into a home and office.

How special event rentals can elevate your event space.

The St. Paul broadcaster’s digital marketing agency has acquired TriggerEX ad delivery technology from Dahl’s company TiWi Digital, improving Hubbard’s advertising platform capabilities.

Lynn Casey stepping down as CEO, remains chair of PR firm.

After taking on six new clients, including Blue Cross Blue Shield Association and Comcast Spotlight, the firm has hired seven full-time staff members and three interns.

As the future of newspapers becomes more tenuous, Strib Publisher Mike Klingensmith talks about the national media climate, Super Bowl, and future of print and digital media.

Did UBS miss a golden opportunity? Communications experts weigh in on viral moments.

The broadcasting company reduced its debt by more than $1 billion.

“I love this job,” Swift County Monitor-News publisher Reed Anfinson said in his office in Benson. “What I worry about is what replaces me."

A slideshow of images taken during TCB's 2018 Small Business Strategies Roundtable, held at the Metropolitan Ballroom in May 2018.  Photos courtesy of Adam Bettcher at Adam Bettcher Photography

The countertop maker Cambria commissioned a film-length mythical origin story. Why?

Duluth’s marketing scene is attracting clients and talent well beyond the city limits.

How to get the word out and build buzz around your marketing events via Facebook.

10 Twin Cities marketing agencies recommend how to break through the communications clutter.

Both cities failed to make MoveHub's Top 20 list.

The public radio network is investing in new programming, technology and talent.

Business is booming for the Baudette-based drug maker.

How a local startup is attracting big-name clients with its interactive presentation platform.

How little-known Uponor became an industry leader—and continues to gain market share.

Adogo's John Sturgess hopes to backstop struggling small businesses.

The media organization has already invested in three startups and will open an incubator this summer.

Industry veteran Margaret Murphy's new Minneapolis company has purchased gift-card fundraising giant Great Lakes Scrip Center for an undisclosed sum.

Follow these steps when submitting an entry into industry awards programs.

The Athletic takes aim at local newspaper sports sections.

The company says all operations will continue while it seeks to restructure more than $2.4 billion in debt.

Super Bowl planners and local businesses expect Minnesota’s close-up in the national spotlight will generate more tourists and events in coming years.

How a local ad software startup is shifting its focus to change the future of ridesharing.

A new survey provides insight into the minds of Minnesota’s marketing executives.

Harteau says she is moving on to be a full-time speaker and consultant for organizations in and outside of the U.S.

The RedEye Rebrand helped Canine Inspired Change put a new paw forward.

Spyder Trap's CEO and 30 other employees will join the health care startup.

The name change comes as the agency said its broadening its approach to public relations and communications.

Marcus Fischer takes over an organization that is focused on intertwining its advertising and public relations functions.

The company’s marketing tactics are in question due to an "ongoing" BOGO offer.

Star Tribune now competing for public notice advertising with the little guys.

Company’s revenue doubled over last two years.

The Eat Street restaurant struck gold on CNBC's "Restaurant Startup" show.

Public relations and marketing practices have blended. Now, businesses looking for a communications agency must be clear about their needs to find a good match.

The hospital system has adopted a number of different names since its founding in 1887 as Minneapolis City Hospital.

Best Buy looks to edge out Target by opening its doors one hour earlier on Black Friday, whereas Target is focusing on deals and running multiple promotions throughout the month.

Michael Lindell, CEO of the pillow company, said he “decided to pay out rather than pay millions to prove our innocence.”

Glen Taylor opens up about three years of tragedy and turmoil at the Timberwolves and his future in the NBA.

The retailer said it would be extending its free shipping timeline from December 25 to January 1.

The small Minneapolis firm was named the 2016 Small Agency of the Year.

The empire-building of Forum Communications continues unabated.

The public relations firm is helping athletes like Kyle Rudolph boost their image.

“To be recognized as the very best from among hundreds of submissions is a strong testament to our business model, talented team and wonderful clients,” the agency’s CEO said.

Anytime Fitness wants its logo permanently on your body.

Zerkalo is one of many media outlets that reflect the various groups of people who have come to the state, either as immigrants or as refugees, in recent decades.

Taxes, lawsuits and a guessing game over his ultimate worth are just part of the drama to come as experts unravel Prince’s financial legacy.

The acquisition of FoodMinds now makes the marketing agency the third-largest among independents in the food and beverage industry.

The Star Tribune grows circulation of ad-based weekly.

Equals 3 said Lucy grows with its user, creating a “man-machine symbiosis” that can help marketers solve complex problems.

It’s part of the marketing agency’s annual pro-bono, 24-hour challenge.

The tourism agency is looking for visitors in atypical places.

When a company calls, Tait Subler wants to talk to the boss.

The hospital once successfully treated his son Duffy after a brain injury playing hockey.

Four Daughters was featured at Sundance.

The agency is leaving its Wayzata office park to attract creative employees drawn to working in the city.

The ad agency is being consolidated with its media-planning subsidiary and McCann’s General Mills account team.

Marketing automation helps businesses get closer to their customers.

The Pohlad-owned company remained silent for months about their intentions with the station.

Advertising campaign hopes to inspire advertisers to take a second look at old-school modes.

More film and TV productions would come to Minnesota if incentives were greater—but the state remains ambivalent.

Physical media is still a big business for Target and Best Buy.

Author probes why the middle class is losing ground.

Social media and the nonstop news cycle have changed the public relations game. And that’s changing how all businesses communicate.

Duffy's Ignite program helps app entrepreneurs design their product for a slice of the pie.

Iron Range tourist attractions band together to try to get northern visitors to think of more than the North Shore.

A partnership of more than 50 regional organizations, “Make It. MSP” is aimed at retaining and recruiting workers. Among its initiatives: an effort to make natives more open to those who weren't born here.

Tremendous! Entertainment has become a major player on the national TV scene.

Crowdfunding has gone mainstream, as evidenced by these local Kickstarter projects, from the sublime to the ridiculous.

Delivering the paper ain’t what it used to be.

Millions in losses made up by asset sales.

CEO Mike Lindell drives sales with high-visibility ads.

The celebration coincides with the premiere of Deluxe Corp’s video that follows small businesses, including some in Minnesota.

Separating music and Twins broadcasts could better appeal to the two separate audiences.

The Star Tribune, which now owns the alt-weekly paper, says it has unused space for staff it already owns.

The founders of 30 Watt break down how they created an alternative humor products brand that procured shelf space at nearly every major retailer across the U.S.

The FM dial is becoming a little more crowded.

The 30-person ad agency took home the silver prize for the Midwest region in Advertising Agency’s annual Small Agency Awards.

Facebook wants to share the stories of small businesses that are using their platform to thrive.

The purchase helps AOM reach an affluent audience.

American Public Media Group to take loss on sale.

How the popular music landmark is tackling changing trends and maintaining relevance in the dawn of digital.

The company wants to remind customers of the ways banking interacts with their daily life.

When the popular TV show comes calling, hang on, because your business will never be the same again.

The International Special Events Society (ISES) is the world's largest community of event professionals with over 5,000 members worldwide.

Once home to one of the country’s leading film incentive programs, Minnesota’s Film and TV Board is facing the prospect of not existing at all.

SABEW's Best In Business awards recognize outstanding business stories published or aired in 2014.

What could public involvement for an urban, soccer-specific facility look like if local politicians' "no" doesn’t necessarily mean "no"?

One possibility for cost-cutting by the new owners is reducing the number of days a week the paper is actually printed.

Obama budget calls for banning use of tax-exempt bonds to pay for pro sports facilities.

Ginny Morris, known for adroit leadership skills and a savvy business mind, is building her family’s Hubbard Radio company into a national powerhouse.

A new book suggests Hormel’s story is a microcosm of everything that’s gone wrong in America’s meat industry.

Do the burgers resemble hockey pucks?

The Harvard Business Review placed the companies in its 100 best performing CEO rankings and recently revised the list based on non-financial reputation.

The once struggling manufacturer has re-emerged as a high-end lifestyle choice.

Several Twin Cities-area companies are featured in web documentaries and photo essays that coincide with the company’s 100th anniversary.

A new events series from the Minnesota Cup allows women starting their own businesses to network with each other, find mentors.

Online technology is changing the way companies reach their customers—and the innovations are rolling out faster than ever.

Three metro record shops cash in on recent uptick in record sales.

The change is the latest in a year that’s seen a new CEO and a battle over the company’s future.

Third-generational company has also increased its national reach in recent years.

TBWA\Chiat\Day will replace 22squared as the company’s agency of record.

Mark Ritchie wants to bring one to the Twin Cities in 2023. He’ll need more than luck.

Is the Replacements’ 2015 reunion tour making up for a career of meager paydays?

Public funding of Target Field was supposed to boost the Twins' payroll spending relative to other teams.

Tourism agency and brewer’s guild tout “Brewcation” options near state’s expanding array of brewery locales.

The PiPress is for sale. That could be bad news for remaining employees — or the best thing to happen to the paper in a long time.

ValueVision's new CEO is ready to take on TV shopping rivals.

Netropolitan.club, headquartered in Minneapolis, went live Tuesday.

The St. Paul newspaper’s parent company said Friday it is considering options that may include selling the N.Y.-based chain or "regional clusters" of its newspapers.

After earning a Best Picture Oscar as a producer, Bill Pohlad returns to directing with the now-acclaimed Love & Mercy.

The 150-year-old newspaper has watched its staff continue to dwindle even after emerging from bankruptcy and shifting its printing to the Star Tribune.

The revitalized Snowbate program has so far attracted nearly 50 film, television and commercial projects expected to increase economic output by $25.9 million.

The Timberwolves said they were impressed Dimensional Innovations' work at other venues across the country.

On the heels of its purchase of California's American Data Company, Magnet 360 has acquired iRGONOMIC of New York—bringing its total headcount to roughly 120.

Why the MIA's store is a destination in and of itself.

A decade after Megan Tamte opened her first Hot Mama store at 50th & France, the company is converting its brand to Evereve.

Meet Minneapolis and PR firm Spong convened a group of social media professionals, who will help recommend restaurants and other destinations to All-Star Game tourists.

Ginny Morris, a third-generation broadcaster and chair of Hubbard Radio, will take on the role of chief executive from Bruce Reese.

The Minneapolis newspaper is one of the largest city dailies to offer free digital access to the Washington Post.

As the Hard Rock Cafe prepares to return to the Twin Cities in mid-August, it’s looking to hire 150 new employees.

Mark McEachen, who most recently served as chief operating officer of California-based Freedom Communications, will lead the Dolan Company, which is now a privately held company.

Online and E-newsletter Editor Jake Anderson and Editor In Chief Dale Kurschner go on air.

The annual awards program recognizes excellence in journalism, photography, and design among regional business publications.

Security challenges, along with social media pitfalls and opportunities, will require companies to constantly update their technology strategies.

Quad/Graphics’ plant closure comes after other firms, including Creative Memories and Verso Paper, laid off area employees in recent years.

View footage from Kare 11 or listen to WCCO Radio segments for TCB editors' input on Medtronic's acquisition.

The company reminded its Twitter followers that certain movies, which currently aren't available for preorder on Amazon.com, can still be ordered from Best Buy.

A bankruptcy court approved The Dolan Company’s reorganization plan, and the company agreed to pay about $3.2 million to a trust designed to benefit stockholders.

The company declined to comment on a report that said a deal is likely in the works.

The acquisition of Press75 will expand Westwerk’s offerings, including “themes” for WordPress-based websites, and the agency is eyeing additional growth.

The magazine’s latest awards, given by the Society of Professional Journalists, recognize individual issues, stories, design, and more.

Host Ira Glass said This American Life split with Minneapolis-based Public Radio International in part to maintain control of its digital distribution.

An all-star collection of Minneapolis creatives gathered last week to help develop the next generation of talent.

St. Paul Pioneer Press Editor Mike Burbach: The Pioneer Press has “a reason to exist . . . and we’re damned determined to.”

AllOver Media acquired Trans Media Group, the parent company of AJ Indoor and TMG Alternative Out-of-Home Media, which offer advertising options throughout the Twin Cities.

Approximately 29.4 million travelers visited the Twin Cities in 2013, representing a 5.4 percent increase over 2012, according to a study commissioned by Meet Minneapolis.

Two new television ads on behalf of two Republican candidates for governor will be on the air shortly.

Target and General Mills are among the first 12 brands that the social media site has partnered with to test so-called “Promoted Pins.”

Camille Gibson of General Mills ranked in the top 40 on this year’s list for her role in the company’s recent ad campaign.

The founders of I See Me! sold the publishing company to The McEvoy Group, but they will stay on and keep its headquarters in the Twin Cities.

In the Neapolitan game, delivered pizza is a big competitive edge.

Glen Taylor: "I will buy it, and there will be enough money generated for it to pay for itself. But it is not going to be the best deal I ever got into."

The Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area placed 9th on a ranking of the best neighborhoods for millennials by Niche.com, due largely to its low rent and unemployment rates.

Carmichael Lynch Spong is rebranding itself after 23 years by taking on just the name of its founder, Doug Spong, and offering a new logo and visual identity.

General Mills and Andrew Zimmern teamed up to recognize the country’s best of the best across 20 food-related categories.

Wisconsin-based Quad/Graphics, Inc., is buying the large Minnesota printing company.

8thBridge’s CEO said he plans to bring on more employees now that the company is part of San Francisco-based e-commerce firm Fluid.

The newspaper publisher will move more than 600 employees into a shorter tower that is part of the Capella Tower complex; that portion will be renamed the “Star Tribune Building.”

If the deal proceeds, it's expected to close “by late spring”; financial terms have not been disclosed.

Valassis, which was recently acquired, is ending a deal that allowed Insignia Systems to sell in-store ads in Valassis’ retail network; Insignia, however, said the move opens up new opportunities.

Nord, which also counts the Union Depot among its clients, relocated to an office space—which is more than three times the size of its previous headquarters—in the recently renovated transit building.

The Dolan Company is making severance payments to its founder and another longtime leader who resigned in conjunction with its bankruptcy filing, which lists $185.9 million in debt and $236.2 million in assets.

Dolan Company announced a reorganization plan that will cut debt and result in the company going private—and its founder and CEO has stepped down.

Filmed in Minnesota, award-winning film Dear White People is set for a theatrical release and will be distributed by Lionsgate and Roadside Attractions.

Wireless Ronin Technologies is merging with fellow digital media firm Broadcast International, and Wireless Ronin’s stock price jumped more than 25 percent on the news.

After 18 years at Clarity Coverdale Fury, Rob Rankin has been handed the reins.

Tricia Davidson is leaving Minneapolis-based Duffy & Partners.

August Schell Brewing Company is poised to debut a limited-edition beer named after local radio station The Current.

Snap Agency has bought all remaining assets from Atomic Playpen, which went out of business.

Business intelligence becomes a potent force, using every shred of information to turn a profit.

While Minnesota can’t quite compete with salaries paid in New York or California, the Twin Cities remain between 2 and 5 percent above average for white-collar compensation in fields like public relations and advertising.

Kevin DiLorenzo has joined forces with Bob Barrie and Stuart D’Rozario, whose firm will now be called Barrie D’Rozario DiLorenzo.

Senator Rand Paul unexpectedly brought QFO Labs’ “Quad Fighter” toy drone onto Fox News, although he didn’t mention the Minneapolis company’s name.

Longtime Star Tribune sports columnist will sell some of his clothes in St. Louis Park this weekend.

The Land of Dreams is the first book in Vidar Sundstøl’s “Minnesota Trilogy,” and it became the University of Minnesota Press’ biggest seller of 2013.

Technology is giving businesses the data they need for predictive analytics. Now they need employees who can do the work.

Entrepreneur magazine ranked Anytime Fitness at the top of its 2014 Franchise 500 list, up from sixth place the year before.

The Senate DFL caucus doesn't have to admit any wrongdoing as part of the settlement, but DFL leaders said they were glad to put the issue behind them.

A proposal to limit the amount of expenses advertising agencies can deduct in the tax year is facing unprecedented resistance from some of advertising’s biggest players.

Zeus Jones first shared its plans for a San Francisco expansion with the New York Times.

Skybridge Americas, which is based in the western suburbs and was previously part of Carlson Marketing, is adding jobs after landing new clients and extending a key contract.

The retail giant’s third-quarter earnings were held back largely by weaker-than-expected results from its expansion into Canada.

Twin Cities Business took home gold awards for cover design and best feature story, among several other honors.

Space150 and Preston Kelly are among the Twin Cities firms that got an early peek at the new technology and are exploring how it may translate into client offerings.

Jamey Erickson, owner and creative director of Minneapolis-based Sevnthsin, is encouraging other businesses to hire his former employees as he wraps up outstanding projects for clients.

Target is asking certain vendors to assess the sustainability of their products; the “sustainability scores” will help guide Target's merchandising and product-placement decisions.

MartinPatrick3 remains a happening haberdashery.

The retailer on Wednesday debuted its digital video platform, but it faces stiff competition.

Attendees of MobCon will hear Google Vice President Carl Schachter’s take on mobile cloud technology and be able to vote in a local mobile app development contest.

Jeffrey Rodd, who was ordered earlier this year to cease the sale of securities in Minnesota, now faces allegations of fraud.

The magazine selected Fallon as Minnesota’s “top shop.”

Star Tribune Publisher Mike Klingensmith said a search for Barnes' replacement will include internal and external candidates.

At the end of May, Google began adding new tabs to Gmail accounts in order to filter certain messages away from a user’s primary inbox; some Minnesota companies are confident that their content will still reach consumers.

Risdall received 37 awards for Web development in 2013, beating out agencies in Paris, California, New York, and elsewhere.

A Target executive said that “showrooming” presents a major opportunity, not just a threat, as retailers work to more seamlessly integrate physical stores and digital channels.

Sara Gavin will now oversee the firm’s 23 offices in the United States and Canada.

A new sports radio station that previously offered national programming will now feature local shows hosted by Mike Morris, Bob Sansevere, Tom Barnard, and Don Shelby.

John Olson passed away about 20 years after founding Olson, one of the five largest independent ad agencies in the country.

The statewide entrepreneurial competition has chosen six divisional winners out of more than 1,000 Minnesota entrees.

Despite a rumor that was circulated last week, Best Buy said it has no partnership with Google to announce, and a Google official said Google Glass will not appear in Best Buy stores next year.

Thirteen of Minnesota’s 25 Patch sites are slated for closure if they cannot be sold or partnered in about 60 days.

On the heels of major U.S. newspaper acquisitions, the Star Tribune declined to comment on whether it is up for sale.

The online news provider has 25 websites in Minnesota, and it’s unclear whether they will be among the 400 nationwide that will be sold or closed down.

Don Shelby: "Being a loud-mouthed know-it-all would probably not serve the district very well."

Although Comcast’s new technology was launched in 2011, it has seen a slow roll out and is now offered in the Twin Cities.

President and Publisher Steve Fox has retired after 25 years spent leading Greenspring Media Group, and the company has been sold to a Detroit publishing company.

Padilla Speer Beardsley will acquire Richmond, Virginia-based PR firm CRT/Tanaka for an undisclosed sum.

A study found Minnesota companies tend to neglect their email relationships with customers or smother customers with contact.

How Cold Spring Brewing, once the laughingstock of the beer industry, went from the verge of liquidation to a diversified and growing beverage company.

The company said its second-quarter earnings rose nearly 14 percent, and it also acquired San Francisco-based VerticalResponse.

The company behind Sleep Number beds had seen its stock climb consistently over the last few months to about $27 per share, but its shares fell Thursday after the company released its second-quarter financial results.

Communications firm WCG is opening a Minneapolis office in the hopes of expanding its Midwest client base.

Hubbard will gain five stations each in Seattle and Phoenix, which it said are the 13th- and 14th-largest U.S. radio markets, respectively.

The magazine called attention to Best Buy’s recent stock run, largely crediting CEO Hubert Joly’s turnaround plan for the steady climb.

While Select Comfort's stock price remains lower than it was six months ago, it has recently been on a consistent climb, and analysts see additional growth potential.

The partnership will make business news coverage at TCBmag.com more robust than ever, and it complements an existing relationship with MinnPost.

General Motors pulled the Cadillac account from ad agency Fallon after nearly three years of award-winning work.

As chief marketing officer at General Mills, Mark Addicks has managed some of the world’s best-known consumer brands.

Jazz, and then some.

The PR firm’s local office made the cuts because revenue projections are “modestly less” than it previously anticipated.

Totally Interactive Weather says that its new TriggerEx technology platform will allow advertisers to deliver more relevant campaigns.

Atomic Data ended its sponsorship of the Davis and Emmer show, saying that one of the hosts’ remarks “crossed the line of civility.”

What's Famous Dave's All-American-Feast worth to you? Oh, they know already.

Two family-owned jewelers prove the luxury market thrives in the suburbs.

How Brave New Workshop went about turning improv’s red ink into a diversified bottom line.

Television, radio, newspaper, and online ads funded by a group called United for Jobs target the governor’s plan to increase taxes and spending.

As part of a larger gun-safety campaign, the hood of a Gander Mountain-sponsored Nascar race car will feature the phrases “With Rights Comes Responsibility” and “Secure Your Firearms.”

Schell’s, Minnesota’s oldest beer maker, fights for the right to be called “craft” beer.

CEO Geoff Grassle aims to grow Minneapolis-based Initio3i by offering traditional advertising and digital capabilities under the same roof.

Fox News costs Good Day Café the occasional customer, but the restaurant isn't budging.

The fictionalized character’s look has been updated seven times, most recently in 1996.

Shaun Nugent worked at Sun Country from 2002 to 2007, first as CFO and then as both CFO and CEO starting in 2005.

There’s a lot of press, if not sales, in naming a product outrageously.

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In five years, Mike Rynchek has grown his digital marketing shop from a solo startup to a $4 million agency.

Summit will introduce a series of limited-run beers that highlight new brewing ingredients; meanwhile, the company updated its logo for the first time since 1999.

A proposed expansion of taxes to business services could cause some local businesses to cut jobs or relocate; meanwhile, a Wisconsin lawmaker is trying to lure disgruntled companies across the border.

Best Buy’s expensive Super Bowl ad appears to have been popular among viewers; meanwhile, the company continues to close big-box stores and cuts jobs, although its period of turmoil has proven lucrative for many executives.

The campaign, which spans television commercials, online ads, the Post-it note website, and social media platforms, depicts creative uses of the iconic product.

Minnetonka’s own Stuffie was one of the hits of the holidays.

The deluge of digital information is being mined to predict which cereal the public will buy, where crime will occur, and how to run for president.

Shea has figured out what it takes to succeed in perhaps the toughest business out there—restaurants.

Target Corporation’s Dustee Tucker Jenkins and Caribou Coffee Company’s Michele Vig were recognized alongside 38 other young marketing leaders across the nation.

Amy Poehler—a Saturday Night Live alum, recent co-host of the Golden Globe Awards, and current star of NBC’s Parks and Recreation—will be featured in a Best Buy commercial scheduled to air during the first quarter of the game.

The new CEO succeeds Kevin DiLorenzo, a 10-year Olson veteran who was appointed chief executive in 2010 to grow the agency through acquisitions.

David Denham, who previously served as chief growth officer at Colle+McVoy, has joined cross-town agency Space150 as chief strategy officer.

Tom Horner, who co-founded PR firm Himle Horner in 1989 and later sold his stake when running for Minnesota governor, has joined forces with his daughter to launch Horner Strategies, LLC.

Lydell Capritta, who became the digital agency’s new president in October, shortly after one of its co-founders left, has a track record of landing and managing large-budget and big-name clients.

The online game is aimed at educating players about the trials faced by school children living in poverty.

A Target-themed caravan will make stops in close to two-dozen cities across the country within the first two weeks of December; at each stop, Target will offer events that are open to the public.

Bibelot and Patina are the fraternal twins of local gift boutiques.

A Bloomberg Businessweek feature story chronicles the history of Best Buy, and it features a cover image that suggests that the electronics retailer is attempting to come back from the dead.

The growing company, which now employs 410 in Minneapolis, also launched a new website.

John Hinz, who helped lead Buffalo Wild Wings’ marketing for nearly 14 years, was named chief marketing officer at Green Mill.

Publisher Mike Klingensmith brought fresh ideas, new executives, and a lot of energy to the Star Tribune two years ago. And he just may be on the brink of turning the newspaper around.

Troy Venjohn, who will now serve as Atomic Playpen’s sole CEO, said co-founder Michael Kretsinger left to pursue “a number of potential opportunities” outside of the agency. Kretsinger, meanwhile, declined to disclose his reason for leaving or future plans.

Twin Cities Public Television has already raised $20 million and is using the money to launch a wide array of digital services in addition to its television channels.

Marcus Fischer, who previously worked for Carmichael Lynch before joining Space150, has returned to the agency as part of its management team.

The publisher of Metro said it will reallocate resources to its community, business, and bridal magazines.

Teresa McFarland’s new firm, McFarland Communications, will offer many of the same traditional PR services as McFarland Cahill Communications, but it will increase its focus on content creation for digital platforms.

With the acquisition of competitor GSA Media, AllOver Media—which specializes in out-of-home advertising—now places ads at more than 50,000 gas stations and convenience stores nationwide.

The restaurant chain revealed a new logo Wednesday and said its future restaurants will “create an atmosphere that feels more like being in a stadium.”

After assuming control of local advertising sales, production, and distribution for the satirical newspaper, the publisher of the Pioneer Press has discontinued production of The Onion in the Twin Cities.

The American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis has asked the comedian to take control of its Twitter account in the days leading up to the opening of its new Nelson Cultural Center.

J.C. Penney—which has been wrestling with customer and sales declines—provided no reason for the abrupt departure of Michael Francis, who joined the company in October.

This 60-person, independently owned agency won the 2011 O’Toole Award for creative excellence.

Shoreview-based Deluxe expects the deal to be “slightly dilutive” to earnings per share for the remainder of the year but to boost 2012 revenue by about $15 million.

The founder of The Beer Dabbler Twin Cities beer festivals is branching out with a new craft beer magazine called The Growler, as well as a beer merchandise store that is set to open in late summer.

Dario Franchitti and Scott Dixon—both of whom are sponsored by Target—were the first two drivers to reach the checkered flag.

Ads are the chief weapons in the tourism war, and because Minnesota’s marketing budget is tight, “the dollars we put in have to work harder,” says Ryan Olson, an account director at Colle+McVoy, the Minneapolis advertising agency that handles Minnesota’s tourism account.

8thBridge's new Graphite platform allows consumers to interact with brands and products in new ways through Facebook; for example, marketers can use customized buttons to extend beyond Facebook's built-in "like" function to include words like "want," "love," "need," or "own."

The local office, which employs about 60, will move in October from its office space in the Hyatt Regency Hotel to the AT&T Tower in downtown Minneapolis.

Colle+McVoy targets high-end cyclists from its headquarters in America’s biking colossus.

Losers in the Shark Tank, Sue Kruskopf and Nancy Bush came home to a sea of business.

Carmichael Lynch’s plan to amp up the Baseball Hall of Fame’s appeal is fan-centric to the extreme.

The Minneapolis-based advertising agency received the national honor for the second year in a row.

It may not have the status of “industry,” but it’s more than a scene. How making posters became a business in the Twin Cities.

The non-traditional advertising company most recently purchased The Wide Format Shop, a Minnetonka-based print shop that produces ads for the sides of trucks and ice boxes and other large vinyl graphics and banners.

The Minneapolis-based cereal company has bought the rights to the "choice of a new generation" tagline, which it will use in a video advertisement for its Better Oats line of instant oatmeal.

Martin Williams’ work for Finnegans embodies its “no compromises” pro bono philosophy.

Golden Valley-based General Mills has partnered with video game company Atari to introduce cereal boxes that feature classic Atari games from the 1980s; the limited-edition line is available exclusively at Target stores.

Golden Valley-based General Mills has partnered with video game company Atari to introduce cereal boxes that feature classic Atari games from the 1980s; the limited-edition line is available exclusively at Target stores.

The newly launched Bedd Head Media will offer a combination of media buying, promotions, and event marketing services.

Ad agency Mono and multimedia company Crash+Sues-both of which are based in Minneapolis-collaborated on an interactive installation for Parsons The New School for Design in New York.

To occupy herself in her spare time, graphic designer Nicole Meyer creates a logo for a new Minnesota lake each day and posts it on her Web site, Branding10000lakes.com.

According to Advertising Age, Target's split with its lead ad agency Wieden & Kennedy stems from the October departure of Michael Francis, Target's former chief marketing officer.

The local ad agency decided to spread holiday greetings this year with a video featuring a holiday stocking with a bad habit of stalking.

Mono’s campaign for MSNBC—ready for the political campaign season.

The new name reflects ownership changes that have occurred in recent years; former co-owner Thomas Horner left the firm in 2010, and Todd Rapp became a co-owner in 2008 and now shares that title with CEO and founder John Himle.

Permanent Art and Design Group is developing a creative agency model by tapping the talents of local artists.

The Minneapolis Institute of Arts’ “Come As You Are” campaign.

The Minneapolis newspaper joins a growing list of news providers that are implementing an online "paywall."

As its parent company adopts a new name and brand identity, Carlson Marketing will operate as Aimia going forward.

The cover of the magazine's October 10 issue was designed by Brock Davis, creative director of Minneapolis-based advertising agency Carmichael Lynch.

Fallon’s ads say yes, but go beyond the luxury metaphor.

The advertising agency reversed the traditional request for proposals model by accepting pitches from potential clients-and it has now selected two winners who will together receive roughly $175,000 in free media.

Stacy Bee, owner of a local public relations firm, was cast for a Bollywood film-and the movie is set to make its Minneapolis debut later this month.

The Minnesota Vikings announced its first partnership in the franchise's history with a hard-liquor company.

Financial terms of the deal, which is expected to close on September 1, were not disclosed-but RBA said that the combined company is expected to generate $35 million in revenue this year.

The Minnesota Wild will begin selling single-game tickets on August 20, sooner than its standard September sale date; remaining tickets will be subject to dynamic pricing beginning on October 1.

Minnesota-based mouthguard maker Shock Doctor said that Percy Harvin will wear its products and serve as an advisor to the company.

Jim Nelson has left his role as chief creative officer of the company, but he will continue to work with Carmichael Lynch on a contractual basis.

The local ad shop made interactive videos and other components of a new advertising campaign for Target's partnership with Missoni.

The Minneapolis-based firm's longtime owner and president, Dave Maiser, wanted to sell as he nears retirement; he chose The Marek Group after receiving three acquisition offers.

Twin Cities–area meeting planners create stunning events that serve corporate and institutional clients.

Colle & McVoy Answers with Step-by-Step Instructions.

Clarity Coverdale Fury's work for the Minnesota Zoo's new penguin exhibit brings together local talent for a multi-faceted advertising campaign featuring a song and dance, a television commercial, a music video, radio ads, and more.

Aesthetic Apparatus was selected to create an original bottle design that is featured in a new television commercial and larger advertising campaign for Absolut Vodka.

Olson employed its “brand anthropology” method—lots of time at the rink with players—to develop the campaign for Bauer’s new Vapor APX skates.

After a year of rapid-fire expansion, Space150 keeps reaching for the digital leading edge in advertising.

The agency turns up the volume on being a Web 3.0 brand by hosting multichannel “Talkinars.”

Carmichael Lynch found and tapped the “deep connection” that Subaru owners make with their cars

Fred Haberman and other social entrepreneurs think that it can help. In fact, it has to.

Product and packaging design? Branding? In-store design? Knock says yes to them all.

Marketing and IT experts explain how their quest for a better Web site has resulted in a better working relationship.

Kenwood digs deep to keep Louise Erdrich’s bookstore open.