Rise and Shine and Partners

For the 2nd year in a row, Ad Age is putting us on the map. The Campaign of the Year, Experiential 2026 will be added to Agency of Year, Midwest 2025. This award acknowledges the craft and creative technology that brought to life a 360 Immersive VR/Audio story of Hanna, a young girl rescued by Žanis Lipke. “Hidden No More” was a Herculean effort by Cory McLeod. This marks a much awarded chapter in Cory’s life’s work: using technology to tell great stories. We’d like to congratulate all winners, especially the newcomers, with a hearty “Welcome to the Club!” We can’t wait to see where this story, and our brand navigation agency, lands next. Watch the Žanis Lipke Memorial overview here: https://lnkd.in/gyeuxBKA TY Ad Age: Judann Pollack Brian Bonilla Ewan Larkin Tim Nudd Jeanine Poggi Natalie Zfat #UpAndToTheRight #TechEnabled #ExperientialFTW

From designing their visual brand identity to creating 60+ of social content, working with Xperience+ by Merz Aesthetics has been purely rewarding 💛 Check out all the work @xperiencemerz on Instagram #NewWork #XperiencePlus #RewardingByDesign

In case you missed the big bold font… WE’RE HIRING! The Experience: 5–9 years as a strategist at a creative agency (or directly related experience). The Move: Evolving from a solo strategist into a leadership role. The Persona: Optimistic, dynamic, interesting, and expressive. Consider this your official sign. Apply for our Senior Brand Strategist role on our website today! #Hiring #BrandStrategist #ThisIsYourSign

“Can you make a campaign that shows how Lowes Foods’ local roots and unique, original offerings transform the guest experience?” “Yeah, Chris.” We had as much fun creating Lowes Foods’ “Local Character, Local Characters” campaign as the people who created the giant Chicken Kitchen chandelier. A Sammy’s-sized thank you to Lowes Foods, our wizard of a director Mike Nelesen, and our production partners at Drive Thru Inc and Black Horse Productions.

Hiking through fields. Driving pontoons. And taking in all the magic of a Minnesota summer. Crazy enough, this is called “work.” Go behind the scenes of our latest production with Explore Minnesota. Production Partners: Christie Carrera, Capture Film Co, and Evelyn Sadowski. #BehindtheScenes #OnlyinMN #WeFoundTrolls

In elementary school, Harry deGrood’s parents received a note from his teacher saying, “Harry was not very deGrood today." Well, we think Harry was too deGrood to stay a Sr. Copywriter. So, we made him an Associate Creative Director. Anyone who knows Harry knows this promotion is incredibly well-deserved. For those who don't, here is why he's the best: he’s fiercely supportive of his peers, builds playful and productive partnerships, and is dedicated to elevating both his craft and his team. Congratulations, Harry! #RiseAndShine #Promotion #HeGroodAf

We worked with Devils Backbone Distilling Company to redesign the packaging for all 11 flavors of their premium canned craft cocktail brand, SMASH. Think of us when you’re cracking one open over the long weekend. #SMASH #DevilsBackboneDistilling #GonnaSmashThat

It’s going down, I’m yelling timber!🗣️Thank you Corie Barry, Kesha (and Pitbull ?!) for getting the party started at the Best Buy Foundation Gala. Here’s to building brighter futures for teens through tech! #CharityClassic #TikTok #NotReallyPitbull

True collaboration extends far beyond our day-to-day work. 🌈 ✨ Another incredible Twin Cities Pride festival in the books! We joined some of the best creative agencies in Minneapolis to participate in the parade this past weekend. Shoutout to this amazing crew: Bold Orange broadhead. Carmichael Lynch Colle McVoy JT Mega Fallon The Lacek Group MONO Shinebox #ProudAlly #TwinCitiesPride #GotOurStepsIn

Honestly, we threw this whole party just to finally get a frosé machine. (IYKYK) But seriously, our North Loop open house was absolute magic. The energy was completely unmatched, and celebrating our new space was unforgettable. A massive thank you to everyone who brought the good vibes and made this night possible! Without you all, we wouldn’t have our frosé machine.✨ #NorthLoop #NewCrib #FroséAllDay