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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.
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.
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.