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.
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The local ad agency decided to spread holiday greetings this year with a video featuring a holiday stocking with a bad habit of stalking.
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.
Mono’s campaign for MSNBC—ready for the political campaign season.
The Minneapolis newspaper joins a growing list of news providers that are implementing an online "paywall."
The Minneapolis Institute of Arts’ “Come As You Are” campaign.
Permanent Art and Design Group is developing a creative agency model by tapping the talents of local artists.
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.