Rolland “Ron” Anderson was known as the “godfather of Minneapolis advertising.” His passing has had a lasting impact on the advertising community.
On the fourth anniversary of Ron Anderson’s death, a tribute video created by some co-workers.
On the fourth anniversary of Ron Anderson’s death, here’s how his family, friends, and advertising co-workers remember him.
Craig McNamara writes about what it was like to stand on the shoulders of a giant . . . Ron Anderson
Imagine going to your mail box and discovering you received a “check” for the holidays.
The godfather of Minneapolis advertising, Ron Anderson, made that declarative statement while flipping thru a pile of comp ads created by my partner, Ron Wachino, and me. He was referring to the One Show and pointing to this concept when he said it. Of course, his prediction came true. Why else would I be writing […]
Please say a prayer for the godfather of Minneapolis advertising, Ron Anderson. In my career I’ve had many mentors. But Ron was the one who had the greatest impact on me. Professionally. Personally. Spiritually. MEMORIAL SERVICE This Saturday @ 11 AM Ridgewood Church 4420 County Road 101 Minnetonka, MN NO flowers, please. But a donation […]
Her name? Amy Krouse Rosenthal. (She was just 51 years old.) If you’ve never heard of her, google her now. (I can wait.) So why am I writing about her here? Two reasons: Very few (if any) of Google’s search results mention her advertising career I firmly believe the freelance agency she founded, Boy & […]
Today on Good Morning America, I saw a segment about yet another video that’s gone viral. This one encourages Super Bowl visitors to bring their “coats, hats and gloves” to Sunday’s game and was created by students at the Franklin Middle School in Minneapolis. Suddenly I had a flashback to the 80’s when I saw […]
Standing On the Shoulders of a Gentle Giant 