NEW BRIGHTON, MINN. (Jan. 30, 2009) – Risdall Marketing Group (RMG) is pleased to announce the promotion of Mike Risdall to associate creative director.

Mike joined RMG in 2005 as an art director and quickly showed that he was able to be part of much of the creative process. He combines elements of art direction and design, touching all aspects of many integrated projects.

Mike received his bachelor of fine arts in advertising and a minor in studio art from Southern Methodist University’s Temerlin Advertising Institute. An avid fan of learning, Mike went on to study at the Miami Ad School and Minneapolis College of Art and Design (MCAD), both in Minneapolis.

About Risdall Marketing Group
Founded in 1972, Risdall Marketing Group has annual capitalized billings of $190 million in 2008 and over 80 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. According to the 2008 Twin Cities Business Annual Business Information Guide, RMG is ranked as the largest Web developer, fifth largest PR agency and the seventh largest advertising agency in Minnesota. For more information, visit www.risdall.com.

Mike Risdall

John Risdall
Risdall Marketing Group
651.286.6702

Lisa Grimm
Risdall McKinney Public Relations
651.286.6761