NEW BRIGHTON, MINN. (Feb. 26, 2010) – Risdall Advertising Agency (RMG) announced that Elizabeth Mullen has joined the agency as creative director/lead designer. In this role, Mullen’s responsibilities will include concept development, art direction, design, production and project management for clients.

“Elizabeth is a valuable addition to our team, and we know that she will infuse creativity into client projects right away,” said Lara Balai, co-president of creative for RMG. “She brings a unique perspective to our agency thanks to her background in the art world.”

Mullen worked for the past 12 years at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts as a graphic designer, where her projects included everything from designing exhibition-related materials to posters to brochures and more.

Prior to the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, Mullen worked as a freelance designer in Minneapolis. She started out her career at Leonard Wolfe Design Associates in Westport, Conn. Mullen also has worked for advertising firms in California as well as nutraceutical manufacturer Metagenics.

Mullen has a bachelor of fine arts degree from Arcadia University.

About Risdall Marketing Group
Founded in 1972, Risdall Marketing Group has annual capitalized billings of $230 million and more than 80 employees. Headquartered in New Brighton, Minn., Risdall is a full-service agency with 14 specialized divisions and is heralded as one of the oldest and most successful agencies in the Twin Cities. According to the 2009 Twin Cities Business Annual Business Information Guide, RMG is ranked as the largest Web developer, fourth largest PR agency and the seventh largest advertising agency in Minnesota. For more information, visit www.risdall.com.

John Risdall
Risdall Marketing Group
651.286.6702

Brant Skogrand, APR, MBC
Risdall McKinney Public Relations
651.286.6729