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The BrandLab

The BrandLab

Non-profit Organizations

Minneapolis, MN 7,903 followers

Changing the face and voice of the marketing and advertising profession. 🗣

About us

The BrandLab’s mission is to change the face and voice of the marketing and advertising profession. We serve young professionals ages from non-dominant backgrounds who are interested in marketing careers through job programs, professional development, mentorships and more. In addition, we work with the industry to place young talent and ensure that both the workplace and work being produced are culturally competent and equitable. We operate our nationwide programming in the Twin Cities and Milwaukee.

Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Company size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Minneapolis, MN
Type
Nonprofit
Founded
2009
Specialties
DEI&B, Exposure, Access, Opportunity, Equity, and Changing the face and voice of the Marketing and Advertising industry.

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Employees at The BrandLab

Updates

  • A heartfelt thank you to Irish Titan for your incredible support as a 𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿 of the 2025 Fearless Conference! Your dedication to innovation, inclusion, and belonging drives meaningful progress, fostering a workforce that amplifies every voice and pioneers bold solutions. Thank you for leading the way and investing in a future where everyone’s potential can flourish and collective success thrives. Looking forward to what we’ll accomplish together! 🚀✨ #FearlessConference2025 #FearlessTogether

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  • 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗜: 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗶𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 How can brands harness AI’s potential while safeguarding ethics and inclusivity to deepen human connections? Join S. Craig Watkins—🏆 Executive Director, Professor at UT Austin’s IC2 Institute | TEDxMIT Speaker—for this groundbreaking Fireside Chat at the 2025 Fearless Conference! 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲: • Bias-Free AI Models: Combatting algorithmic biases to ensure marketing content resonates authentically with all audiences • Ethical Guardrails: Building frameworks for responsible AI use in consumer engagement • Inclusive Innovation: Leveraging AI to drive creativity while prioritizing equity and human connection 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 🎟 Limited seats available (link in comments). Ideal for: Marketers, CMOs, tech leaders, and changemakers committed to ethical, human-centered AI. 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱: 🔑 Actionable strategies from 15+ years of expertise 🌐 Connect with peers redefining talent development 💡 Frameworks to strengthen your organization’s future #FearlessConference

  • A heartfelt thank you to Allianz Life for your incredible support as a 𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿 of the 2025 Fearless Conference! Your dedication to innovation, inclusion, and belonging drives meaningful progress, fostering a workforce that amplifies every voice and pioneers bold solutions. Thank you for leading the way and investing in a future where everyone’s potential can flourish and collective success thrives. Looking forward to what we’ll accomplish together! 🚀✨ #FearlessConference2025 #FearlessTogether

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  • 🎉 𝗚𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗬 𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗧! 🎉 We’re giving away 𝟮 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 to the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗙𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲! Want a chance to attend this transformative event? Here’s how to enter: 1️⃣ Share our event page: https://lnkd.in/g-35Q3J6 2️⃣ Comment your 𝗙𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 below! A Fearless Commitment is a courageous promise you make to yourself and others to hold yourself accountable to making change—pushing boundaries, amplifying voices, and building a more inclusive future. It’s that simple! You have until 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟱𝘁𝗵 to enter. Don’t miss out on this special opportunity to be part of something amazing! These tickets are valid for any Fearless Conference location of your choice! Good luck, and we can’t wait to see your Fearless Commitments! 🔥 #FearlessConference

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  • 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗶𝗽𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄 How do leaders attract and retain the next generation of professionals in a fast-changing world? Serena H. Huang, Ph.D. —💎𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝗔𝗜 𝗞𝗲𝘆𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿—will tackle this challenge in her 2025 Fearless Conference Keynote: 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗶𝗽𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀: 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲: -Early programs to spark career interest -Training aligned with evolving professional demands -Leadership approaches that nurture lasting talent 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 🎟 Limited seats available (link in comments). Ideal for: Leaders focused on sustainable team growth. 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱: 🔑 Actionable strategies from 15+ years of expertise 🌐 Connect with peers redefining talent development 💡 Frameworks to strengthen your organization’s future #FearlessConference

  • A heartfelt thank you to Fusion Hill for your incredible support as a 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗺 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿 of the 2025 Fearless Conference! Your dedication to innovation, inclusion, and belonging drives meaningful progress, fostering a workforce that amplifies every voice and pioneers bold solutions. Thank you for leading the way and investing in a future where everyone’s potential can flourish and collective success thrives. Looking forward to what we’ll accomplish together! 🚀✨ #FearlessConference2025 #FearlessTogether

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  • 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗶𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 - 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗪𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆? For over a decade, our team has been researching the state of the marketing and advertising profession - what’s working, what’s not, and what still needs to change. One truth stands out: Workplaces must evolve to attract, prepare, and 𝙧𝙚𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣 talent capable of thriving in a rapidly shifting world. That’s why we’re bringing the conversation to 𝗙𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲 – 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱. 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 for a powerful one-day event where marketers, HR professionals, business leaders, and emerging talent come together to tackle the biggest challenges - and opportunities - of building an inclusive, sustainable workforce. 🔥 Early exposure 🔥 Training & retention strategies 🔥 Inclusive leadership 🔥 AI’s impact on marketing & hiring Check out this video from our CEO, Kelli Williams, for more on why this year’s theme is so critical. 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆! (link in the comments) #Fearless2025 #TheFutureWorkforce

  • A heartfelt thank you to Ovative Group for your incredible support as a 𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿 of the 2025 Fearless Conference! Your dedication to innovation, inclusion, and belonging drives meaningful progress, fostering a workforce that amplifies every voice and pioneers bold solutions. Thank you for leading the way and investing in a future where everyone’s potential can flourish and collective success thrives. Looking forward to what we’ll accomplish together! 🚀✨ #FearlessConference2025 #FearlessTogether

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  • Attention marketing and advertising professionals! 🚨 There's still time to become a summer internship coach and empower future talent. Sign up by 3/30!

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    Help Guide the Next Generation of Marketing Leaders – Volunteer as a Coach This Summer! 🌞 We’re seeking passionate coaches with experience in marketing and advertising to mentor our interns this summer. This is an amazing opportunity for those eager to give back and help the next generation of talent thrive! 📍 Locations: Twin Cities, Milwaukee, Chicago 🗓️ Commitment: 1 hour time commitment for every Summer Monday session. 4 sessions in total! If you’re passionate about mentorship and making a difference, apply today using the link in the comments or tag someone who would be a great fit! #DiversityInMarketing #InternshipMentor #BIPOCLeaders #MarketingCareers #SummerOpportunity #VoluntaryMentorship #Marketing #Advertising #TBL #TheBrandLab

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