Popular Front

Carly Foy

Carly Foy — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:54:55 +0000

Ad Fed Celebration

Erin Liddy — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 22:38:23 +0000

Do the Irish have more fun? Do Ad Fed/Ad2 members? Come to Kieran’s Irish Pub to find out as we celebrate both!

See here for more details: http://www.adfed.org/events/details.aspx?EventID=114

MN AMA September Mixer

Erin Liddy — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 21:09:27 +0000

The Minnesota Chapter of the American Marketing Association is kicking off it’s fall lineup with Group Speed Networking at The View. Come on out and meet some excellent individuals – including a few of our staff!

For more details, follow this link: http://www.mnama.org/Pages/Events/Fall-Group-Speed-Networking.aspx

Scale of the Universe

Erin Liddy — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 19:28:35 +0000

A friend sent this site my way with the explanation that it “puts things into perspective.” Not only is it pretty cool to scroll through and see it from start to finish, it’s actually a little mind-blowing to think about – for me anyway.

Now I’m not sure whether to feel better or worse about my significance in the universe.

Check it out.

PF Takes International Awards

Erin Liddy — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:09:53 +0000

We’ve won two 2010 Summit International Marketing Effectiveness Awards! The agency took home a Platinum award for its work on the launch of General Mills’ new Wheaties FUEL, and a Silver award for the re-branded website of Deluxe Corporation. Both campaigns demonstrated a superior level of effectiveness reaching and influencing the end consumer. Our strategic planning and creative groups have always focused on developing campaigns that deliver above and beyond expectations – these awards are further proof that we’re good at what we do.

Congratulations!

MPLS Design Ping Pong Championships

Bobby Marko — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:57:15 +0000

Ready your paddles, the MPLS Design Ping Pong Championships hosted by Sevnthsin is Friday, October 8th at 2pm.

Tiny Inventions

Eric King — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 20:16:11 +0000

A studio of two makes these animations by using hand-made dolls, garbage, photography and after effects. Pretty amazing.

MIMA Summit

Erin Liddy — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 19:26:59 +0000

The two day extravaganza kicks-off with an afternoon of intensive workshops on the 27th, followed on the 28th by a full day of sessions and tracks.

Attending The MIMA Summit is like getting a PhD in Interactive Marketing in a single day, not to mention the fun had afterwards at one of the largest happy hours in the Midwest. We’ll be there learning and sharing with the best of the best – check out mimasummit.org for more info.

Project Management Team Expands

Erin Liddy — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 18:26:51 +0000

Popular Front has hired Carly Foy as the latest addition to the Project Management group. Carly comes to Popular Front with previous interactive experience at Gage and Proximity MPLS, and was most recently a Software Development Manager for The Nerdery.

“The digital space has always excited and inspired me to want to learn more. Popular Front is made up of truly talented and passionate individuals, and I am so happy and honored to join them in this fascinating career!”

Carly’s role as Project Manager will focus on leading all aspects of a variety of projects, including estimating, managing scope and approach, and assisting the team throughout the project lifecycle.

Welcome Carly!

Scholastic: Harry Potter

Jennifer Ruggle — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 20:28:42 +0000

The Need:

Promote the Harry Potter book series with the tween audience, encouraging them to engage with the series and share the excitement with others.

The Approach:

Bring the magic of the Harry Potter books to life through an experience which encourages visitors to read the books by creating a series of polls, quizzes, interactive magical spells.