Takeaways from Your Big Break
Over 100 students & young professionals along with recruiters from twelve local agencies joined Ad 2 last Thursday, February 16, for their first internship event. Set at the new McKinney Roe in...
View ArticleJoin the Ad2 or Ad Fed board!
Whether you want to bring your leadership skills to a board position or you’re hoping to get more involved through a committee, we want to hear from you! Email in applications by Friday, May 26. Ad Fed...
View Article#32under32 Platinum Sponsor Highlight: Carmichael Lynch
Carmichael Lynch is the 2017 32 under 32 awards Platinum Sponsor! Thank you for your support of the ad community. You can still get tickets to the event on May 18, don’t miss the party! Carmichael...
View Article#32Under32 Gold Sponsor Spotlight: Colle+McVoy
The #32Under32 awards ceremony is almost here. Colle+McVoy is our Gold sponsor this year. They asked their four finalists—Allyson Sprain, Malek Draoui, Matthew Ulstad (10 Thousand Design) and Tara...
View Article#FromTheDeskOf Emmanuelle Mehta
Name: Emmanuelle Mehta Role: Associate Account Director Company: Olson 1:1 Twitter: @emdmehta Instagram: @emdmehta What’s on your desk? All my major necessities to get me through the day – chapstick,...
View ArticleSummer Winds Down, Ad Fed Winds Up
It has taken me 7 years living in Minneapolis to truly feel the end of summer approaching with the onset of the Big Minnesota get together. The upbeat radio spots for the fair and long traffic jams...
View Article#FromTheDeskOf Bill Hickey
Name: Bill Hickey Role: Photographer/Director Company: Hickey Photography Instagram: @hickeyphoto Twitter: @hickeyphoto Photo courtesy of Bill Hickey What’s on your desk? Pelican Cases full of...
View ArticleWise Words From Your Future Self
Advice on how to break into the Advertising World from the people who have done it most recently. Each year, hundreds of bright-eyed, bushy-tailed recent graduates enter the enticing life of working at...
View Article2017 Silver Medal Award & Brief but Brilliant Speakers
On September 21, Olson hosted the Silver Medal Awards, the annual AdFed kick-off event that makes many advertising professionals walk away with a renewed sense of motivation, and a few new people to...
View Article#FromTheDeskOf Karen Deutsch
Name: Karen Deutsch Role: Director of Creative Strategy and Planning Company: Target Karen is a 2017 panelist at this year’s Women’s Leadership Panel. For tickets and more information, be sure to...
View Article#FromTheDeskOf Lori Yeager Davis
Name: Lori Yeager Davis Role: President Company: Martin Williams Website (if applicable): martinwilliams.com Instagram: @loriyeagerdavis What’s on your desk? My technology, my to-do lists, a...
View ArticleLittle & Company: A Kick-Ass Agency with a Kick-Ass Bar
In my inevitable search for a post-graduation career, I stumbled across an agency that I now hold the highest regards for, and know that my path will cross with again. With an open, collaborative...
View ArticleWomen’s Leadership Panel Profile: Donna Robinson
Women’s Leadership Panel 2017 / Donna Robinson Profile Tell me a little bit about your career path. What did you think you wanted to be when you entered the workforce, how has that changed, and why?...
View ArticleOptimizing your marketing dollars on a small business budget
By Peter Heidorn Effective small business marketing should not require a large budget. It starts with an honest approach. Ensure your customer-facing assets are accurately and beautifully presenting...
View ArticleWomen’s Leadership Panel Emcee Profile: Jaylon Rosenblum
Tell me a little bit about your career path. What did you think you wanted to be when you entered the workforce, how has that changed, and why? I started my career in retail as a buyer and merchandise...
View Article#FromTheDeskOf Lori Yeager-Davis
Name: Lori Yeager Davis Role: President Company: Martin Williams Website: martinwilliams.com Instagram: @loriyeagerdavis Lori is a 2017 panelist for this year’s Women’s Leadership Panel. For tickets...
View ArticleThe Static of Brand Messaging
By Peter Heidorn, Founder of Heibrid Marketing and Co-Director of Ad 2 Marketing & Communications Social media and brand content has been frustrating me lately. I am continuously scrolling through...
View Article#32Under32 Spotlight: Elyse Ash
May 17th marks the 6th annual 32 Under 32 awards celebration. In 2014, Elyse Ash was a recipient of this honor. Wondering what she’s accomplished since becoming an elite #32Under32 winner? So were we!...
View Article#32Under32 Spotlight: Kalei Gaines
Kalei Gaines, a Business Strategist with Target, was honored as a 32 Under 32 recipient in 2015. Gaines began her career at Campbell Mithun after completing her undergraduate degree at UT-Austin. She...
View Article#32Under32 Spotlight: Sarah Edwards
Talk about originals. Sarah Edwards was a member of the inaugural class of #32under32 honorees in 2013. We caught up with the Queen of LinkedIn to talk about self-reflection, social media, and her new...
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