We’re thrilled to share that our talented summer interns, Jen Nguyen and Ummulkheyr M., along with Lorenz Esguerra, our board member and CEO of Folklore, were all featured on WCCO | CBS News Minnesota! 🌟📺 Jen and Ummulkheyr have been making incredible contributions during their time at Folklore, and it’s wonderful to see their hard work getting the recognition it deserves. Equally exciting, Lorenz's leadership and insights on diversifying the marketing profession were highlighted, shedding light on the broader impact of these important conversations. Don’t miss their feature on WCCO News—check it out for a glimpse into their remarkable contributions and perspectives! https://lnkd.in/gNgVD3wb #Marketing #Advertising #News #MediaFeature #TBL #TheBrandLab #Folklore
The BrandLab
Non-profit Organizations
Minneapolis, MN 7,440 followers
Changing the face and voice of the marketing and advertising profession.
About us
The BrandLab’s mission is to change the face and voice of the marketing and advertising profession. We envision people of color launching sustainable careers in workplaces of inclusivity and belonging. We serve young professionals ages 15-25 from Indigenous, Black, Brown, AAPI and Hispanic/Latinx backgrounds who are interested in creative careers through job programs, professional development, mentorships and more. In addition, we work with the industry to place young talent, and ensure that both the workplace and work being produced are culturally competent and equitable. We operate our programming in the Twin Cities, Kansas City, Milwaukee, and Chicago.
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http://www.thebrandlab.org
External link for The BrandLab
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Minneapolis, MN
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2009
- Specialties
- DEI&B, Exposure, Access, Opportunity, Equity, and Changing the face and voice of the Marketing and Advertising industry.
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Primary
105 S 5th Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55401, US
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1740 Main St
Kansas City, MO 64108, US
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207 E Michigan St
Milwaukee, WI 53202, US
Employees at The BrandLab
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Kelli Williams
The BrandLab CEO | Keynote Speaker | Board Director | Change Maker | Community Investor | Personal Branding Enthusiast
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Kathy McCuskey
CEO at Yamamoto
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Milena Oliveira
Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing & Communications Officer, Carrier | Board Director |
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Peter Kim
President, Chief Creative Officer at MKR
Updates
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Interested in having The BrandLab come to your classroom? Join us for our final Zoom info session on 8/26 to learn more! 📚
Fellow community partners, high school educators, and interested organizations! A friendly reminder that our SPARK Classroom registration is open for Fall 2024! Our first info session will be on July 24th from 1-2pm CST! 🍂✨ We've revamped our curriculum with engaging marketing and advertising workshops, designed to introduce students of color to the profession. Did we mention it's FREE? 🙌 What to expect: 📚 New modules like Why Representation Matters, Branding and Marketing, and Career Pathways in Marketing and Advertising 🤝 Industry volunteers facilitating hands-on, interactive sessions Ready to register or want to learn more? Contact Abby Wenzel or use links in the comments below for more information! #TBL #TheBrandLab #SPARK #SPARKClassroom #Workshop #learning #Highschool #Marketing #Advertising
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We're thrilled to introduce the incredible alumni who will be joining us for our Alumni Fireside Chat at this year’s Ignite Gala! These outstanding individuals completed our summer internship program and have gone on to achieve remarkable things in the marketing and advertising profession. 🌟 -Mia V. Jennings, 2024 TBL intern at Thrivent and student at the University of Minnesota -William Xiong, Marketing Coordinator at The BrandLab and 2016 The BrandLab alumnus -Vlad G., Senior Account Executive at Grey and 2013 The BrandLab alumnus Join us on September 26th for an inspiring evening as we dive into a captivating conversation with these remarkable alumni. We'll explore their incredible journeys, gain insights from their experiences, and discover the lasting impact of our internship program on their careers. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to gain valuable perspectives and be inspired! Secure your ticket today using the link in the comments below. Tickets sales end September 12th! https://lnkd.in/gZQieHxD #TBL #Alumni #TheBrandLab #Ignite #IgniteGala #Gala #Event #Marketing #advertising #Bipoc #Fundraiser #Minnesota
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We’re thrilled to announce that Amber Pham, Hewan Dagmawi, Hien Bach, Lily Varilla, Marylove Ogunro, Silvia Ruiz Díaz, and Vanessa Phouthavong have been selected as our 2024 RISE Scholarship recipients! 🎉 Their outstanding achievements and relentless dedication have truly set them apart! We look forward to seeing all the remarkable achievements they will make in the marketing and advertising profession. A special thank you to Colle McVoy, Ecolab, Laughlin Constable, Mall of America, and UnitedHealth Group for making this scholarship possible for our interns and alumni! 💚 #marketing #advertising #TheBrandLab #TBL #scholarships #interns #alumni #award
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As we wrap up this year's summer internship program, we want to extend a massive THANK YOU to everyone who made this season unforgettable. To celebrate the end of this amazing journey, we held a fantastic end-of-internship celebration! It was a perfect way to honor the achievements and memories made throughout the summer. A heartfelt thank you to our incredible volunteers, coaches, and speakers whose guidance and support have been invaluable. Your dedication has truly shaped this experience for our interns. 🤝💚 A huge shoutout to our amazing internship hosts for providing such enriching opportunities and creating a welcoming environment for our interns to thrive in. 🏢✨ A special thanks to our fantastic program team. Your hard work behind the scenes made everything run smoothly and ensured this summer was one to remember. 💪🌟 To our brilliant interns: we are so proud of each and every one of you. Your growth, enthusiasm, and achievements this summer have been truly inspiring. We can’t wait to see all the incredible things you’ll accomplish in the future. 🚀🎓 Here’s to a summer of learning, growth, and unforgettable experiences. Cheers to the next chapter! 🥂🌟 📸 Enjoy these amazing pictures brought to you by Antonio L. Davis, Jr., Chhayheang Chea, and Jacquie Lamer! #InternshipJourney #Summer2024 #ThankYou #FutureLeaders #ProudMoments #CelebrationTime #TBL #TheBrandLab #interns #internship #marketing #advertising
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Amazing work Daniel Vue and Mia V. Jennings!
This summer, we’re bringing generosity to life in a fresh, creative way! 🖌️ 🎨 📷 Meet Daniel Vue, a digital media and film studies major, and Mia Jennings, a marketing major and visual artist. Daniel and Mia joined us as creative interns through a partnership with The BrandLab. Their creativity and passion resulted in a stunning street art project that honors their Hmong heritage while showcasing their dedication to generosity. Thank you, Daniel and Mia, for inspiring us all to live more generously! #LiveGenerously #TeamThrivent
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🚨 Early Bird Ticket Alert! 🚨 Our special sale ends on 8/16! This is your LAST WEEK to snag single tickets for $25 off and save a whopping $250 on table purchases! 💥 Don’t miss out on celebrating our 15th anniversary at the 2024 Ignite Gala! 🎉✨ Secure your seat today and join us for an unforgettable evening. Act fast! Click the link in the comments to get your tickets at a special discount before they’re gone. ⏳🎟️ #Ignite #Ignitegala #TheBrandLab #TBL #15thAnniversary #Marketing #Advertising #Event
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We’re excited to announce that our CEO, Kelli Williams, has just published her first article on Forbes Nonprofit Council! 🎉✨ In "Changing The Face And Voice Of Marketing And Advertising Starts With Each Of Us", Kelli dives into the powerful ways we can transform the marketing landscape together. Let’s celebrate this milestone and hear your thoughts on reshaping the profession! 💬👏 #forbes #marketing #advertising #publication #TheBrandLab #TBL
Today's marketing and advertising landscape starkly reflects a reality where 90% of professionals are white, earning significantly more than their BIPOC counterparts. Read more: https://hubs.li/Q02Kp1J70 Post written by Kelli Williams, CommunityVoice.
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The BrandLab reposted this
Congrats to Diana and Karl on splitting this year’s Resonance Scholarship award sponsored by Signal Theory Inc. in partnership with The BrandLab. I’m so excited for each of you!
After a lengthy selection process, we are proud to congratulate Diana Chavez and Karl Washington as winners of the Resonance Scholarship award. Read more about it here: https://bit.ly/3ArVaX4
Signal Theory Awards 2024 Resonance Scholarship
https://www.signaltheory.com
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The BrandLab reposted this
#motivationalmonday ✨The power of building connections is being able to have an impact beyond oneself. ✨ Months ago I connected with Irving Ibarra from All-In Milwaukee when I was fresh off a major total company lay off & was still figuring out my next steps on my professional journey. Through him I connected with Mariela Fonseca Ruiz and from there took on the opportunity to be a coach at The BrandLab Summer Internship Program. I have had the honor to connect with these 2 extraordinary students Kimberly Schill & Alexander Valenzuela Casiquez who never stopped amazing me with their talents and commitment to their own professional development. Through the The BrandLab I have been able to share my own journey in corporate, freelancing, building a business, and working with Edessa School of Fashion. I think when anyone goes into mentoring, the mindset is to give back, but the reality goes beyond what is given - Kimberly Schill & Alexander Valenzuela Casiquez have inspired me on my own journey & for that I am truly grateful. Thank you Mariela Fonseca Ruiz for facilitating this amazing summer internship program here in #milwaukee & The BrandLab for continuing your mission of elevating diverse talent. #mentorship #professionalgrowth #shareyourstory #imact #inspiration #mindset #motivation #mission #purpose #leadership
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