Mentorship Circle Event
September 16
When:
9.16.2009, 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Where:
Spill the Wine
1101 Washington Ave S
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55415
Cost:
free for members; $15 students
Event Files
- Register today! (Web Link)
The Ad Fed Mentorship Circle program is designed to allow members to individually interact with industry mentors by meeting them in an informal group setting called a Circle Group. These Mentorship Circle Events are held four times a year and offer networking, discussion and group mentorship based on areas of interest. The Ad Fed Mentorship Circle program does not facilitate the match an individual mentor and a mentee. However, these events are designed to allow a mentor and potential mentee to make a connection, and possibly develop a mentor/mentee relationship outside of Ad Fed. Participants can also choose to simply attend quarterly Circle Events where mentorship will happen via group discussions.
The format of this event allows participants and industry professionals the chance to talk one on one and in a group discussion setting. It is a great opportunity to learn from the best and the brightest in the industry, network with professionals and learn from your peers.
The Ad Fed Mentorship Circle Program is sponsored by Digital People.
The Categories of Interest/Topics:
- Creative
- Marketing
- Interactive
- Account Management
- Media
- Public Relations
The Mentors:
Craig Pladson, Interactive Account Director, Colle+McVoy
Guest Mentor: Interactive & Account Management
As the Interactive Account Director at Colle+McVoy, Craig plays a pivotal role in new business initiatives for the agency and oversees digital strategy across multiple brands including Yahoo!, ESPN, Johnson & Johnson and Land O’ Lakes. Prior to Colle+McVoy, Craig held senior interactive marketing positions at Digital River, space150 and most recently Fanball.com.
Kelly Puspoki, Public Relations Director, Vice President, OLSON
Guest Mentor: Public Relations
Kelly leads OLSON’s strategic development and creative implementation of client public relations programs. She also drives business development efforts for the agency’s next-generation PR practice. With nearly 15 years of experience, her expertise includes brand repositioning; consumer education; social media engagement; corporate social responsibility and foundations; thought leadership; national media relations and much more. Powerhouse brands are what Kelly knows best. Her client roster over the years has included Target, Best Buy, The Coca-Cola Company, Land O’Lakes, Microsoft, Siemens Mobile, TiVo, Amway Global, General Mills, Hallmark and The Allstate Foundation, among several others. Her work has been honored with dozens of national and international PR awards including IABC Gold Quills, SABREs, Silver Anvils, Bulldogs and PRSA Classics.
Mark Kurtz, Chief Growth Officer, Vice President of New Media, Gage Marketing
Guest Mentor: Interactive & New Media
Mark is responsible for implementing unique and measurable interactive experiences for Gage’s Fortune 500 client base. Gage clients include Microsoft, Coke, Sony, Thomson Reuters, Nestle, Best Buy, 3M, NWA, Unilever, and Time Warner Cable Business Class. Mark’s experience combines a deep background in technology coupled with marketing best practices. Mark’s 15-year interactive marketing experience includes global campaigns for clients and ad agencies in Australia, Asia, and the U.S. Mark holds degrees in marketing and information science from Pacific Lutheran University and graduate work in MIS at Seattle Pacific University.
Chris Campbell, Account Supervisor, Colle McVoy
Guest Mentor: Account Management & Strategy
Gas and oil courses through his veins. As a long time car guy, he has turned his passion for all things automotive into a career working in automotive advertising. He has worked on both Porsche and Subaru’s national advertising efforts, in his four years at Carmichael Lynch. Chris is currently an account supervisor at Colle McVoy; over-seeing communications and strategy for the Propane Education and Resource Council with a focus on promoting propane as a viable alternative engine fuel. Chris obtained a Master of Arts in Strategic Communication from the University of Minnesota and a Bachelor of Science in advertising from Ball State University.
Jared Roy, President, Risdall Integration Group
Guest Mentor: Interactive & Account Management
Jared believes in the power of connecting brands with consumers in new and innovative ways. As president of Risdall Integration Group, Jared focuses on leveraging the strengths of Risdall Marketing Group’s divisions to develop solutions for clients that harness the power of integrated marketing. He develops integrated digital and social marketing campaign strategies to help achieve client objectives. Jared holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing from the University of Minnesota and a master’s degree in integrated marketing communications from the University of Colorado.
Janet Chambers, Account Director, Little and Company
Guest Mentor: Account Management & Strategy
As an account director at Little & Company, Janet is responsible for managing overall client relationships and providing strategic insight for a range of marketing and creative challenges. Janet currently leads global positioning work and product launch marketing for Microsoft. Prior to joining the agency, Janet held account management positions at Carmichael Lynch on the Harley-Davidson and Tractor Supply Company businesses.
Christopher Everett, Owner and Creative Director, See Design
Guest Mentor: Creative
Christopher Everett is owner and creative director of See Design, Inc., which builds and nurtures brand cultures through strategy and design. He has worked with consumer brand leaders on everything from advertising, packaging and promotion to in-store experience. He’s been fortunate to partner with brands like General Mills, Nestle, Purina, Dunkin’ Donuts, and Target.
Liz Bogut, Director of Communications, Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce
Guest Mentor: Marketing & Communications
As the communications director for the Chamber, Bogut leads all strategic communications efforts and marketing campaigns. Most recently, she led a re-branding effort, website re-design and social media initiative for the 2,000-member business organization. Prior to the Chamber, Bogut held senior marketing communications roles at technology firm Four51, the state Department of Corrections and the Office of Governor Tim Pawlenty.
John Wernz, Chief Marketing Officer, Wealth Enhancement Group
Guest Mentor: Marketing & Communications
John has an extensive marketing background that focuses on direct and interactive marketing with experience on both the client and agency side. Prior to Wealth Enhancement Group, he was a Partner at Marketing Architects, a Minneapolis based direct marketing agency. John also has worked in marketing roles at North American Membership Group and Fingerhut Companies.
Dan Ruppert-Kan, Copywriter
Guest Mentor: Creative
Since 1992, Dan has worked as a Copywriter at Concept Group, Musicland, Sietsema Engel & Partners and VML; as a Senior Copywriter at Carmichael Lynch; and as the Creative Director at Russell Herder. Dan has helped create effective marketing campaigns for brands such as American Standard, Benjamin Moore Paints, Best Buy, Case IH, Discovery Channel, Fox Networks, Harley-Davidson, HCMC, Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Lutsen Mountains, Northwest Airlines, Porsche, Schwan’s Food Service, 3M and Toro. Dan’s work has been recognized by The One Show, the EFFIE Awards, The Show, the ARC Awards, AIGA Minnesota, Graphis and Print.
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