Category Ron Anderson
Remembering the godfather of Minneapolis advertising – part 2
On the fourth anniversary of Ron Anderson’s death, a tribute video created by some co-workers.
Remembering the godfather of Minneapolis advertising
On the fourth anniversary of Ron Anderson’s death, here’s how his family, friends, and advertising co-workers remember him.
Following (way behind) in Ron’s footsteps on Surdyk’s
Craig McNamara writes about what it was like to stand on the shoulders of a giant . . . Ron Anderson
“A good idea is timeless.”
Imagine going to your mail box and discovering you received a “check” for the holidays.
Perhaps You’ve Already Heard the Sad News
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 […]
A blog post I wish I didn’t have to write
ICYMI on LinkedIn or Facebook, Ron Anderson, godfather of Minneapolis advertising, has Alzheimer’s. According to Matt Anderson, “His memories of his career, family and friends have faded significantly over the past two years. However, it’s always a great day when you can still see some of the old Ron still in him. “Recently Bruce Schultz […]
The first and only time I ever heard Ron Anderson use a four-letter word
It was my first month at Bozell/NY and probably Ron’s third month since moving from Minneapolis. My partner, award-winning copywriter Mike LaMonica, and I had just shared (with Ron’s blessing) a new campaign for SEVENTEEN magazine with the Account team. It was a short meeting. The top person said “Well, I don’t like it. And […]
Ron Anderson’s favorite radio station?
In the 1990’s, it could have been this one. CREATIVE CREDITS: Art Director: David Wojdyla Copywriter: Leland “Lee” Rosemond Creative Director: Ron Anderson
Giving people the freedom to fail
Ron Anderson, the godfather of Minneapolis advertising, got the best out of his people by giving them freedom to fail
Ron Anderson’s Scrapbook Mind
Virtually everything Ron saw, read, heard, felt (and I suppose smelled) was somehow instantly “cut-and-pasted” into his mind. And he could access it at a moment’s notice. A good example is the rusty shooting gallery duck on my bookshelf.
Standing On the Shoulders of a Giant 