Solve is bolstering its Project Management team with the addition of Tony Rivera as Team Project Manager. Having previously worked at a variety of agencies, Rivera brings a wealth of integrated experience. “We’re delighted to have someone of Tony’s caliber join our group,” says Kara Brower, Solve Director of Operations/Partner. “Tony is a proven, driven taskmaster who’s been involved with a broad range of content. His sharpness and capabilities will be valuable as we continue pushing more and more work through the agency.”

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As part of its ongoing philanthropic efforts, Solve teamed up with local organization Kids In Need to make blankets for school classrooms. Established in 1999, Kids In Need’s mission is to ensure every child is prepared to learn and succeed in the classroom by donating to disadvantaged schools and students throughout Minnesota. The fleece blankets created by Solve will be delivered next week. “Nothing’s more important for our students than receiving a strong educational foundation,” says Emily Allison, Solve Senior Production Designer, who coordinated the blanket effort at the agency. “We’re happy to give back in an impactful way – especially during the cold Minnesota winter.”

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Renowned craft beer authority RateBeer released its “Best Brewers In The World” list for 2019 this week, featuring Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Founders Brewing at #7. The top 100 list comprises a small portion of the top 1% of brewers worldwide – another indicator of how the craft beer scene continues to grow year-over-year. With fan favorites like KBS and CBS, Founders consistently has some of the top beers on RateBeer.

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Adding to its rapidly growing Connection Strategy department, Solve has hired Yoshina Okamoto as a Connection Analyst. Recently relocated from Anchorage, Alaska, Okamoto’s career has spanned multiple areas in the industry, from PR outreach to digital and social media. While she’ll be a versatile team member across many functions, her core focus at Solve will be to further develop the strategic approach across all existing and emerging media platforms. “We’re really excited to add Yoshina’s energy to our Connection Strategy team,” says Corey Johnson, Solve President. “She’s skilled in so many areas, bringing a breadth of perspective to our increasing media workload.”

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John Colasanti, CEO and Founder of Minneapolis-based Solve, has been tapped to return as a mentor for the Effie Academy, now in its second year. Created by Effie Worldwide, a preeminent authority on marketing effectiveness, the Effie Academy focuses on educating high-potential marketing professionals in brand strategy. It’s a rigorous, fast-paced global certification program that takes place in New York, Beijing and San Francisco throughout 2020. Nominated by their leadership, mentees come from a diverse group of the world’s top marketing companies. This year’s mentor group comprises a dynamic team of industry leaders. In addition to Solve, mentors come from New Balance, NBCU, Havas and TBWA\Chiat\Day, among others.

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