The BrandLab

In our most recent #PerspectiveSeries, Kelli Williams shared her experience as the CEO of The BrandLab, whose mission is to change the face and voice of the marketing and advertising industry. Kelli shared pieces of her journey, emphasizing how she grew in awareness of her worth and power. Our favorite insights included: ◼️ Removing the masks or facade you use to protect yourself takes time ◼️ Surround yourself with community that helps you find your power ◼️ You're allowed to have complicated feelings during tough issues Thank you, Kelli, for your vulnerability and for inspiring our team! Learn more about our #PerspectiveSeries and Elevate, our best-in-class leadership and development program: https://bit.ly/4dh7Cal

🌟 Introducing Our 2024 Ignite Gala Lineup! 🌟 This year, we're celebrating a milestone - our 15th anniversary! 🎉 Join us for an unforgettable evening, emceed by the amazing Miss Shannan Paul. ✨ Highlights of the night include:  🔹 A 15th Anniversary Panel  -Brenna Smithson, Planner at Carmichael Lynch and early member of the Board of Directors -Cindy Olson, co-founder of The BrandLab and incoming member of TBL's Board of Directors member -Christine Fruechte - CEO of Colle McVoy and TBL Advisory Board member -Ellen Walthour, founding team member and former CEO of The BrandLab -Kevin DiLorenzo, President & CEO of Rise and Shine and Partners and TBL Advisory Board member -Mark Addicks, CEO, Partner, Manova Summit, and former Chief Marketing Officer at General Mills 🔹 An Alumni Fireside Chat  -Mia V. Jennings, current TBL intern at Thrivent and student at the University of Minnesota -William Xiong, Marketing Coordinator at The BrandLab and 2016 The BrandLab alumnus -Vlad G., Senior Account Executive at Grey Group and 2013 The BrandLab alumnus 🔹 Live and Silent Auctions 🔹 Dinner, Dancing, Live Music, and Much More! Come celebrate a night of impact and innovation with us! All funds raised will support our programming and empower our mission. Don't miss out on this incredible event! Early bird tickets are on sale until August 16th. Secure your ticket today using the link in the comments. #IgnitaGala2024 #AnniversaryCelebration #ImpactAndInnovation #GetYourTickets #TBL #Event #Gala #Minnesota #TheBrandLab 🎟️

🌞 3rd Summer Monday Highlights! 🌞   What an eventful day for our interns! They enjoyed a presentation from an HR recruiter, heard from a panel of marketing and advertising leaders, rotated through feedback stations, got their professional headshots, and met with their wonderful summer coaches.   We are so proud of our interns and grateful for the opportunities they have to learn and grow in such a dynamic environment!   #InternshipLife #MarketingLeaders #ProfessionalDevelopment #Summer2024 #TBL #TheBrandLab #Marketing #Advertising #Internship #Interns #summermonday

Today is a big day as we continue to celebrate the 15th anniversary at The BrandLab! Today we had an anniversary announcement + beautifully hand lettered version of our poem displayed on page 9 in the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal (MSPBJ)! Thank you Whitney-Lehr Koening for the amazing opportunity and Leah Meilander for your amazing creativity! #15years #anniversary #changingthefaceandvoice

Celebrate Our 15th Anniversary at The 2024 Ignite Gala! 🎉 We’re inviting you to be a part of our milestone celebration by sponsoring our gala or donating items for our live and silent auctions. By sponsoring our gala, you and your team can celebrate with us and be part of this milestone event. Donating auction items will directly support our programming and empower our mission. 🌟 Sponsorship Benefits: -Celebrate with your team at our anniversary event -Showcase your commitment to our cause -Enjoy exclusive event perks and recognition 🎁 Donation Perks: -Contribute to our silent and live auctions -Support life-changing programs -Make a lasting impact in our community Join us for this special evening and help us continue to make a difference. For more details on how to become a sponsor or donate auction items, contact Michael Wurth (MNM), mwurth@thebrandlab.org. Learn more about the event by navigating to our Ignite website listed in the comments. Thank you for considering your support! Together, we can ignite change. 🔥✨ #IgniteGala2024 #15YearsStrong #SupportOurMission #AuctionForACause #TBL #TheBrandLab #Marketing #Advertising #DEIB #Gala #Event #Anniversary

𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: What will you be doing on September 26th? Please say you will be attending The BrandLab’s Ignite Gala! I am excited to invite you to an unforgettable evening as we celebrate 15 years of our radical mission to change the face and voice of the marketing and advertising profession. 📅 Date: Thursday, September 26th 📍 Location: Heritage Center of Brooklyn Center 🕒 Time: 5:00-10:00 p.m. Come and be part of a night filled with inspiration, celebration, and impact. Let's honor our journey and ignite the future together! Why Attend? ✨ Celebrate our 15-year milestone ✨ Connect with passionate change-makers ✨ Enjoy amazing entertainment, food, and drinks ✨ Support our mission and future impact {2023 recap by my 13 year old daughter!} 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 - 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿! #IgniteGala #Celebrate15Years #ChangingTheFaceAndVoice #InspiringTheFuture

Congratulations Emely Cruz! We are so proud of you. Good luck on your role. We can’t wait see all the amazing things you’ll accomplish! 🎉

Fellow community partners, high school educators, and interested organizations! A friendly reminder that our SPARK Classroom registration is open for Fall 2024! Our first info session will be on July 24th from 1-2pm CST! 🍂✨   We've revamped our curriculum with engaging marketing and advertising workshops, designed to introduce students of color to the profession. Did we mention it's FREE? 🙌   What to expect: 📚 New modules like Why Representation Matters, Branding and Marketing, and Career Pathways in Marketing and Advertising 🤝 Industry volunteers facilitating hands-on, interactive sessions   Ready to register or want to learn more? Contact Abby Wenzel or use links in the comments below for more information!   #TBL #TheBrandLab #SPARK #SPARKClassroom #Workshop #learning #Highschool #Marketing #Advertising

Mark your calendars for September 26th and join us at the 2024 Ignite Gala as we celebrate 15 incredible years! 🎊 🥂 This year's gala promises an evening to remember, celebrating the youth we've served across the Midwest and raising essential funds for The BrandLab's programming. ✨ What's in store: -15th Anniversary Panel -Alumni Fireside Chat -Live and silent auctions -Live music, dancing, dinner, and much more!! Reflect on our transformation and renewal journey, and let's commit to positive change in the profession together. 💚 Secure your ticket today using the link in the comments! Early bird tickets sales end 8/16! 🎟️ #Ignite2024 #TheBrandLab #CelebrateYouth #DriveChange #15thAnniversary #TBL #Marketing #Advertising #Gala

🌞 2nd Summer Monday Highlights! 🌞   We had an inspiring and insightful session with Michelle Lawless from Media Minefield, who shared her expertise on the role of AI in marketing and advertising. Her talk opened our eyes to the incredible potential and transformative power of AI in our industry. 🚀   Our interns also had a productive day, meeting with their coaches for an internship check-in. These sessions are crucial for their growth and development, ensuring they are on track and making the most of their time with us. 💼✨   Thank you, Michelle, for your invaluable insights, and kudos to our interns for their dedication and enthusiasm! 🌟   #SummerMondays #AIinMarketing #MediaMinefield #InternshipLife #TheBrandLab #TBL