Solve-Created Content Serves As Core Element Of Bee Friendlier Campaign

Premier creative editorial publication Communication Arts has recognized Solve’s Bee Friendlier Flower Bombing film for client Cascadian Farm Organic. CA is featuring the inspirational film in its Online Exhibit. Each day, Communication Arts selects a piece of work that it believes pushes the boundaries in visual communication.

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The Bentley Grand Convertible, the most sophisticated open-top car ever created by Bentley, was unveiled by Bentley Chairman and CEO, Wolfgang Dürheimer in Los Angeles last week.

Bentley unveiled the grand vehicle to select guests at the Bentley Studio, on Melrose Avenue. The Bentley Studio offers guests an exclusive and elevated experience of commissioning a Bentley. The Grand Convertible made its next visit to the LA Auto Show, to be debuted in front of the broader automotive industry.

Following the LA Auto Show, the Grand Convertible will travel to Miami for Art Basel, the world’s premier international art show for Modern and contemporary work.

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Solve is featured in this week’s Effie Winner Spotlight. Each week, Effie Worldwide takes an inside look at 2014 winners to profile the team and story behind Effie-winning ideas. Solve’s highly acclaimed “Become Yourself” campaign tripled market share for client Medifast. Solve was recognized with a Gold Effie Award in June, 2014 for its powerful and effective campaign. In an interview by Effie Worldwide published this week, Creative Director Hans Hansen and Account Director Andrew Pautz reveal the inspirational story behind the groundbreaking idea.

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Initial Creative From Porsche Agency Supports New Cayenne SUV

Solve is breaking a body of work this week for new client Porsche. Hired in August to help reinvent the path to ownership, Solve’s charge has been to help the brand convert a greater number of dreamers to drivers. Solve’s initial work crosses several platforms spanning literature, digital and experiential touchpoints including the Porsche Sport Driving School, one of the world’s most famous driving venues. “We’re blowing up the old model and turbocharging the path to ownership for Porsche,” said Solve creative director, Hans Hansen.

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New Content To Bolster Ongoing “Money Can’t Buy Ambition” Campaign For Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank

Solve recently had a team on location in Dubai shooting print, broadcast and digital content for client Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank. The new work is the latest infusion to the bank’s multinational “Money Can’t Buy Ambition” campaign launched earlier this year. The agency worked with award-winning director Michael Marantz of Los Angeles-based Persuade.

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Golden Gophers And Epilepsy Foundation Of Minnesota Host Third Annual Epilepsy Awareness Game

Solve recently joined client Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota at the third annual Epilepsy Awareness Day at the Minnesota vs. Ohio State Big Ten football game on Saturday, November 15. In addition to several in-game mentions and video support, members of the Solve team helped EFMN hand out 40,000 Gopher Epilepsy Awareness Rally Towels for fans to wave as they cheered on the team. The Gophers fought valiantly against Ohio State, falling by a touchdown, on the coldest day in TCF Bank Stadium history…15-degrees at kick-off.

November is national epilepsy awareness month. An estimated 60,000 Minnesotans are affected by epilepsy, including University of Minnesota head football coach, Jerry Kill. This year, Minnesota players wore an Epilepsy Awareness sticker on the back of their helmets. Kill and the rest of the Minnesota coaches proudly wore Epilepsy Foundation pins with purple ribbons.

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2014 Industry Recognition Continues For 3-Year Old Solve

Solve has been named one of 2014’s 15 fastest-growing independent agencies in the U.S. by The Agency Post. An industry blog devoted to thought leadership, The Agency Post is known for “The Agency 100,” its annual ranking of the fastest-growing advertising and marketing agencies in the U.S.

Notable agencies recognized last year included Butler Shine Stern & Partners, Venables Bell & Partners, and Huge. Jami Oetting, editor of The Agency Post and author of Get To Know The 15 Fastest-Growing Independent Agencies In The U.S., attributes strong growth to “fortitude, strong relationships, great work and strategic ideas.” The recognition follows PSFK naming Solve to its list of Top 15 Most Effective Independent Agencies in the U.S. earlier this year.

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