NEW BRIGHTON, MINN. – Risdall Advertising Agency (RAA) announces the addition of Kara Skildum as art director and the promotion of Kieley Taylor as account executive.

“Kara’s creativity and fresh ideas compliment the roster at Risdall,” says John Risdall, chairman of RAA. “She has the perfect blend of experience in Internet and print design to accompany the team.”

Skildum, a recent graduate of the University of Minnesota–Duluth, comes to RAA with a background in graphic design and photography. She also spent seven months as an intern at Raven’s & Associates, Inc., a Duluth-based graphic design firm that focuses on graphic design for clothing. 

During her internship at Raven’s & Associates, Inc., Skildum gained industry knowledge and experience by exploring the different aspects of graphic design. She specializes in print design, motion graphics and Web site design.

Taylor was promoted to account executive after spending nine months as an assistant account executive.

“Kieley’s willingness to assist the account and creative teams on difficult assignments makes her an asset to the agency,” Risdall said.

About Risdall Advertising
Founded in 1972, Risdall Advertising Agency is part of Risdall Marketing Group which has annual capitalized billings of $153 million and over 60 employees.  Headquartered in New Brighton, Minn., Risdall is heralded as one of the oldest and most successful agencies in the Twin Cities market and is recognized nationally for its leading-edge interactive marketing capabilities.  The full-service agency embraces an integrated approach offering marketing, advertising, public relations, promotion and collateral development, traditional and interactive media, research and fundraising capabilities.

John Risdall
Risdall Marketing Group
651.286.6702

Rose McKinney
Risdall McKinney Public Relations
651.286.6767