Ron Anderson hires Tom McElligott

After my formal education at the University of Wichita, newly married, degree in hand, I had to decide where to ply my trade. The obvious answer was New York City. After all, it was 1961—the creative revolution was in full steam. I was already doing my postgraduate work, in a sense, by correspondence. Every year […]

Ron Anderson, the godfather of Minneapolis advertising takes home another “Best of Show” Award

Tonight at International Market Square, the Advertising Federation of Minnesota 1985 Silver Medal Award will be presented to Rolland R. “Ron” Anderson, President of Bozell & Jacobs/Midwest. This annual award recognizes a lifetime of achievement in advertising, a significant contribution to one’s company, a distinct creative ability, and an outstanding community service record. Ron Anderson […]

Ron Anderson moved to Minneapolis in 1962

In 1962, Ron Anderson moved from Kansas to Minneapolis. The rest, as they say, is history.