NEW BRIGHTON, Minn. – Risdall Advertising Agency (RAA), one of Risdall Marketing Group’s 12 divisions, recently hired Tia Wilkins and Dianna Schmidt as account executives.

This past spring, both Wilkins and Schmidt were chosen from a pool of students in the top 2 percent of their graduating class from the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities School of Journalism and Mass Communication to be a part of the student “genius” agency – Fusion Marketing.

“Tia and Dianna bring fresh perspectives and energy to Risdall client work,” said Ted Risdall, president of RAA. “We saw their exceptional leadership skills and confidence first hand while they were working with RAA clients at Fusion.”

Prior to joining RAA, both Wilkins and Schmidt received experience in promotions and marketing during their college internships. Both Wilkins and Schmidt graduated from the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities with bachelor’s degree in strategic communication in May 2007. 

About Risdall Marketing Group
Founded in 1972 as Risdall Advertising Agency, Risdall Marketing Group 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.

Sarah Ryder
Risdall McKinney Public Relations
651.286.6713

John Risdall
Risdall Marketing Group
651.286.6702