New Website for Minnesota’s First Web Agency
Risdall’s revamped website focuses on digital prowess, showcases advanced design NEW BRIGHTON, MINN. (June 12, 2013) – Risdall Marketing Group (Risdall) recently focused its digital expertise internally, redesigning www.risdall.com as a mobile-friendly site with improved audience interaction and lead generation. “Our new website more accurately reflects our capabilities as an agency in its design, content [...]
Agency Head Ted Risdall Receives Rotary International’s Highest Honor
Service Above Self Award honors Risdall’s dedication, time and talent to Minneapolis community and Rotary NEW BRIGHTON, MINN. (May 20, 2013) – Rotary International District 5950 recently awarded a Service Above Self Award to Ted Risdall, chairman and president of Risdall Marketing Group (Risdall) and member of Rotary Club of Minneapolis. Only 22 of [...]
Risdall Marketing Group to Host Workshop by Primal Branding Author, Patrick Hanlon, on May 23
WHAT: Risdall Marketing Group presents a special workshop led by Patrick Hanlon, author of the revolutionary book, Primal Branding. During the workshop, Hanlon will lay the blueprint for creating “zealots for your brand, your company and your future,” and provide the tools to develop a stronger, brand-yearning customer base. Following the presentation, attendees will see [...]
Risdall Public Relations Signals Growth with Two Promotions
Andrea Goodall named vice president and Laura Griffith becomes account supervisor NEW BRIGHTON, MINN. (April 18, 2013) — Risdall Marketing Group (Risdall) announces two promotions among its senior Risdall Public Relations staff members, appointing Andrea Goodall as vice president and Laura Griffith as account supervisor. “Both Andrea and Laura have grown into leaders within the public relations department, directing [...]
SMX West 2013 – By: Brittany Sutphen
I was lucky enough to attend the SMX West conference in San Jose, CA last month and hear from search industry professionals such as: Danny Sullivan – Editor of Search Engine Land, Matt Cutts - Google, Duane Forrester – Bing, and many more. I attended three days worth of sessions, spanning topics from content & social media strategies to link building, Google’s new Knowledge [...]
Risdall Earns Two Honorable Mentions for SEO in PR Daily’s Digital PR and Social Media Awards
PR Daily gives “Best Use of SEO” nods for Allina Health, CVS Flags projects as Risdall receives honorable mentions for SEO in PR campaigns. NEW BRIGHTON, MINN. (March 27, 2013) — PR Daily named two projects by Risdall Marketing Group (Risdall) as honorable mentions in its 2012 Digital PR and Social Media Awards. Both mentions were in the [...]
Risdall Marketing Group Sponsors Karaoke Sing Thing in Support of Special Olympics Minnesota
Risdall sponsors karaoke sing thing with $3,000 of public relations services to promote unique fundraising event. NEW BRIGHTON, MINN. (March 7, 2013) — Risdall Marketing Group (Risdall) is collaborating with Karaoke Sing Thing(KST) to support Special Olympics Minnesota by offering $3,000 of public relations services as a category-level sponsor. KST is a new singing competition in Minnesota where [...]
Risdall Earns Silver Level Partnership with DotNetNuke and Achieves Microsoft Gold Competency
Relationship gives Risdall clients and website development team highest level of support for managing web-based solutions by earning silver level partnership with DotNetNuke and achieving Microsoft Gold Certification. NEW BRIGHTON, MINN. (Feb. 21, 2013) — Risdall Marketing Group (Risdall) recently completed the Silver LevelDotNetNuke (DNN) partnership certification, making it the only company in Minnesota to have passed the [...]
Risdall Marketing Group Grows Accounts in Fourth Quarter of 2012
Risdall Marketing Group adds 15 new clients to grow accounts in fourth quarter 2012. NEW BRIGHTON, MINN. (Feb. 12, 2013) — Risdall Marketing Group (Risdall) finished 2012 and its 40th year in business with a strong fourth quarter, adding 15 new accounts. Among the new clients are Dental Services Group, a dental laboratory network providing technical expertise, products and services [...]
Risdall Appoints Mariann Hohe to Lead Strategic Consultation Division
Risdall appoints Mariann Hohe, veteran consumer and B2B strategist, to add digital branding leadership to the strategic consultation division. Mariann Hohe NEW BRIGHTON, MINN. (Feb. 8, 2013) — Risdall Marketing Group (Risdall) announces the addition of Mariann Hohe as president of its Risdall Strategic Consultation division. “Strategy is critical to successful marketing campaigns, and Mariann [...]
Risdall Public Relations President Joel Swanson Chosen to Continue Service on Minnesota Public Relations Society of America Executive Leadership Committee
MINNESOTA PUBLIC RELATIONS SOCIETY OF AMERICA ANNOUNCES LEADERSHIP FOR 2013: Risdall Public Relations President continues service. MINNEAPOLIS (Jan. 16, 2013) – The Minnesota chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) announces its new leadership for 2013. Minnesota PRSA is the ninth largest chapter of PRSA, the world’s leading organization for public relations [...]
Risdall Marketing Group Adds Two New Hires
Risdall Marketing Group adds two new hires as the online marketing and public relations divisions continue to grow with addition of Danielle Norgren and Maggie Peterson. Maggie Peterson Danielle Norgren NEW BRIGHTON, MINN. (Jan. 9, 2013) — Risdall Marketing Group (Risdall) announces the addition to two new hires, online marketing specialist Danielle Norgren and public [...]
Risdall Marketing Group Adds Two New Hires
Risdall adds two new hires to the online marketing and public relations divisions continue to grow with addition of Danielle Norgren and Maggie Peterson NEW BRIGHTON, MINN. (Jan. 9, 2013) – Risdall Marketing Group (Risdall) announces the addition to two new hires, online marketing specialist Danielle Norgren and public relations account coordinator Maggie Peterson. “Adding [...]
Risdall Marketing Group Gains New Accounts in Third Quarter
Agency posts new accounts in third quarter as they signal growth in their 40th year NEW BRIGHTON, MINN. (Nov. 12, 2012) – Risdall Marketing Group (Risdall) added nearly a dozen new accounts in the third quarter, further diversifying its client base in its 40th year in business. Among the 11 new clients are Eemax, the [...]
Presidential Citation Awarded to New Brighton/Mounds View Rotary Club While Under Direction of Risdall Marketing Group Leader
Presidential Citation awarded to club for criteria met under the direction of immediate past president and current Risdall account supervisor, Glenna Dibrell NEW BRIGHTON, MINN. (Nov. 9, 2012) – The New Brighton/Mounds View Rotary Club recently received a Presidential Citation for accomplishments achieved during the 2011-2012 term of immediate past president and Risdall [...]
Risdall Marketing Group Ranks Among Top in World for Website Creation
Agency wins more than two dozen awards across multiple industries, the third most awarded by the Web Marketing Association, making them top in world for website creation. NEW BRIGHTON, MINN. (Sept. 17, 2012) – Risdall Marketing Group (RMG) was one of the top winners for outstanding web development by the Web Marketing Association for the [...]
Risdall Leadership Blog: The Stone Age, the Golden Age, the “Shift Age”?
Risdall Leadership Blog: From the stone age to the golden age to now, the Shift Age. Futurist David Houle delivered a wake-up call to the Twin Cities business community on September 11th. Houle addressed the Vistage All City 2012 Conference, urging business leaders to recognize the new era, coined the “Shift Age”, and prepare to [...]
Risdall Launches Website for White Bear Lake Area Schools
Time to celebrate as Risdall launches website for the White Bear Lake area schools! At our last quarterly review the web team unveiled the most recent site, of many, geared towards school districts. By leveraging Risdall’s proprietary content management system created specifically for school district needs, the web team collaborated with White Bear Lake Area [...]
Risdall Adds 13 New Accounts in Q2
Risdall Marketing Group Adds 13 New Accounts in Q2 Growth continues in Risdall Marketing Group’s 40th year of business NEW BRIGHTON, MINN. (July 13, 2012) – Continuing the momentum from first quarter, Risdall Marketing Group (RMG) wraps its second quarter with the addition of 13 new accounts. New clients include RE/MAX North Central, a real [...]
Risdall Continues to Grow as it Approaches its 40th Year
With more than 10 new accounts added during the first quarter of 2012, Risdall continues to grow as it nears its 40th year in business. NEW BRIGHTON, MINN. (May 10, 2012) – Risdall Marketing Group (RMG) will mark four decades of doing business on July 1, 2012, and it continues its profitable success in Quarter 1 [...]
Risdall Marketing Group Welcomes Three New Hires Steve Tiongson, Chris Liakos and Becky Brannan join the RMG team
NEW BRIGHTON, MINN. (May 8, 2012) – Risdall Marketing Group (RMG) is pleased to announce the addition of three new hires Steve Tiongson, motion graphics designer and director of photography, Chris Liakos, senior copywriter, and Becky Brannan, online marketing specialist. “We are very excited about the range ofspecialization Chris, Becky and Steve bring to our team,” said John [...]
George Creel Joins Risdall Strategic Consultation as Chief Marketing Officer, Research Director
NEW BRIGHTON, MINN. (Feb. 23, 2012) - Risdall Marketing Group (RMG) announced that George Creel has joined the agency as chief marketing officer, research director in the strategic consultation department. In this role, Creel will lead the strategy team in expanding brand possibilities and solving high-level marketing problems, for clients, by identifying target audiences, beyond their demographics, [...]
Risdall Marketing Group Finished Strong in 2011
In Q4 Risdall Marketing Group finished strong with the addition of 5 new accounts. NEW BRIGHTON, MINN. (Jan. 2, 2012) – The 2011 year came to a strong close for Risdall Marketing Group (RMG) marked by the addition of 5 new accounts. New clients included Minntech, a leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing medical devices, sterilants, and [...]
Joel Swanson Chosen to Lead Risdall Public Relations
Nearly 20-year industry leader Joel Swanson chosen to lead Risdall Public Relations and named President of Minnesota’s 6th largest PR Agency. NEW BRIGHTON, MINN. (Nov. 7, 2011) — Risdall Marketing Group has promoted Joel Swanson, APR, to president of its public relations agency. Under Swanson, the firm also changes its name from Risdall McKinney Public Relations [...]
Winthrop and Weinstine and Fairview Health Services Among 21 WebAwards for Risdall Marketing Group
Agency ranks third in the world for web development after winning 21 WebAwards for Risdall Marketing Group. NEW BRIGHTON, MINN. (Sept. 22, 2011) — The Web Marketing Association (WMA) honored Risdall Advertising Agency (RMG) for outstanding web development by recognizing the agency with 21 WebAwards, placing the agency third overall. This year’s showing follows RMG’s record-setting performances in years past, [...]
Risdall Marketing Group Announces Six New Accounts in July
NEW BRIGHTON, MINN. (Aug. 2, 2011) — New business momentum continues for Risdall Advertising Agency (RMG) by adding six new accounts in July. New clients include Viking Industrial Center, a family-owned business specializing in personal protection products including hard hats, safety glasses, etc., and, Par Aide, an innovative producer of high-quality golf course accessories. “Midway through 2011 RMG continues to build [...]
Risdall Marketing Group Announces 13 New Accounts in May
NEW BRIGHTON, MINN. (June 13, 2011) — Risdall Advertising Agency (RMG) continues to add to its client roster with 13 new accounts in May. New clients include Minnesota Angel Network, a resource for angel investors and start-up companies; Locator Technologies, specializing in helping automotive lenders and dealers control costs; and International Medica Foundation, a nonprofit committed to the [...]
Risdall Marketing Group Announces Six New Accounts in April
NEW BRIGHTON, MINN. (May 19, 2011) — New business momentum continues for Risdall Advertising Agency (RMG) in April, resulting in six new accounts and expanded current accounts, on top of seven new accounts in March. New clients include Total Luxury Limousine, the preferred transportation provider in the Twin Cities, National Checking Company, specializing in food service and hospitality [...]
Risdall Advertising Agency Promotes Karen Van Heiden to Online Marketing Manager
NEW BRIGHTON, MINN. (April 22, 2011) — Risdall Advertising Agency promotes Karen Van Heiden to online marketing manager in its Online Marketing Group division. “Karen is an invaluable asset to the online marketing team,” said Josh Dahmes, president of Risdall Online Marketing. “Her knack for numbers and strategic thinking skills make her a go-to resource for evaluating client websites, [...]
Risdall Marketing Group Announces Seven New Accounts in March
NEW BRIGHTON, MINN. (April 18, 2011) – In March, Risdall Advertising Agency (RMG) continued its strong momentum for the year, landing seven new accounts or expanded engagements with current clients. New clients include Mechdyne, a technology solutions provider in audio visual and 3D; Fairview Health Services, a nonprofit healthcare system in partnership with the University of Minnesota; and [...]
Metropolitan State University Designates Rose McKinney to President’s Circle of Engagement
NEW BRIGHTON, MINN. (April 14, 2011) – Rose McKinney, APR, was designated as a member of the President’s Circle of Engagement by Metropolitan State University during an evening ceremony on April 6. McKinney, an adjunct professor at Metropolitan State University, was recognized for three courses she teaches, Public Relations Principles (COMM 381), Crisis Communications and Media Relations (COMM [...]
Risdall Founder and CEO Honored by University of Minnesota College of Liberal Arts
Risdall CEO honored by University of Minnesota with Alumni of Notable Achievement Award that recognized John Risdall’s achievements in business and contributions to the community NEW BRIGHTON, MINN. (April 13, 2011) – The University of Minnesota College of Liberal Arts (CLA) recently honored John Risdall, vice chairman and CEO of Risdall Marketing Group (RMG), with the prestigious Alumni of Notable [...]
Risdall Founder and CEO Honored by University of Minnesota’s College of Liberal Arts
Alumni of Notable Achievement Award recognizes John Risdall’s achievements in business and contributions to the community NEW BRIGHTON, MINN. (April 13, 2011) – The University of Minnesota College of Liberal Arts (CLA) recently honored John Risdall, vice chairman and CEO of Risdall Marketing Group (RMG), with the prestigious Alumni of Notable Achievement award. The award recognizes Risdall’s lifetime of accomplishments [...]
Risdall McKinney Public Relations Promotes Laura Wifler to Account Executive
NEW BRIGHTON, MINN. (March 31, 2011) – Risdall McKinney Public Relations (RMPR) has promoted Laura Wifler to account executive. Laura Wifler “An important part of Laura’s work entails managing client needs with agency resources,” said Rose McKinney, president of Risdall McKinney Public Relations. “She brings an exceptional amount of energy, enthusiasm and skill to her work [...]
Risdall Marketing Group Announces Seven New Accounts in February
NEW BRIGHTON, MINN. (March 17, 2011) – Risdall Marketing Group (RMG) continued to expand its client roster with the addition of seven new accounts or expanded engagements since the end of January 2011. The majority of the new projects leverage the agency’s prowess in the area of interactive and digital media. In particular, New Brighton, Minn-based [...]
Risdall McKinney Public Relations President Begins a Three-Year Term on the Universal Accreditation Board
NEW BRIGHTON, MINN. (Feb. 22, 2011) – Rose McKinney, APR, Risdall McKinney Public Relations President (RMPR), began a three-year term as a member of the Universal Accreditation Board (UAB) on January 11, 2011. The UAB is the leading certification body for public relations professionals. Comprised of nine public relations associations, the UAB administers the process for [...]
Risdall Marketing Group Kicks off 2011 with Expanded Client Roster and Core Capabilities
NEW BRIGHTON, MINN. (Feb 9, 2011) – Risdall Marketing Group (RMG) kicked off its 39th year of continuous operation with five new client engagements, an expanded client roster and a major diversification to its core capabilities. The addition of crisis communications and communications management guru Jim Lukaszewski, ABC, APR, Fellow PRSA, expands the agency’s ability to protect as [...]
National Crisis Communications and Management Consultant Jim Lukaszewski Joins Risdall McKinney PR
Crisis Communications Guru Jim Lukaszewski joins Risdall McKinney PR agency. Integration of Lukaszewski’s expertise into RMPR is a natural extension of the agency’s services NEW BRIGHTON, MINN. (Feb. 1, 2011) – After 25 years in New York operating The Lukaszewski Group Inc., crisis communications and communications management guru Jim Lukaszewski, ABC, APR, Fellow PRSA, has returned [...]
Minnesota History Center and Risdall McKinney Public Relations Join Forces to Celebrate 1968
National tour for “The 1968 Exhibit” illuminates a year that defined a generation and changed the world NEW BRIGHTON, MINN. (Jan. 31, 2011) – After developing an award-winning campaign for the Minnesota launch of the “Vatican Splendors” exhibit in 2009, Risdall McKinney Public Relations (RMPR) and the Minnesota History Center are once again joining forces – this time for the [...]
Risdall Marketing Group Hires Brittany Sutphen as an Online Visibility Specialist
NEW BRIGHTON, MINN. (January 18, 2011) – Risdall Marketing Group (RMG) announced that Brittany Sutphen has joined its Online Marketing Group as an online visibility specialist. Adding to RMG’s arsenal of online visibility experience and resources, Sutphen will assist clients in maximizing their online visibility through Search Engine Optimization and Search Engine Marketing. Brittany Sutphen “From the moment we met [...]