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Solve recently added to its Account Management department, hiring Molly Cashman as Account Manager. Cashman previously worked at United Heroes League – a non-profit dedicated to helping children of military service members find community and confidence through sports. Leading UHL’s marketing efforts, she positioned the organization to raise millions of dollars and help thousands of military families. “We’re excited to bring Molly onto our team,” says Solve President Ryan Murray. “In addition to a strong work ethic, she has the infectious energy and collaborative spirit we always look for in our team members.”

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As part of its ongoing community involvement efforts, a team of Solve employees volunteered packing boxes of food at The Food Group earlier this week. The local Minneapolis nonprofit focuses on providing nutritious food to those who need it most, working at the intersection of food access, equity and nutrition issues across 32 counties in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Its programs include food shelf and meal support, affordable grocery distribution and farmer education. During a morning shift, Solve packed over 10 pallets of food, totaling 8,912 meals. “Giving back to our community and helping people truly in need is one of the most important things we can do as an agency,” says Solve Account Supervisor Hope Mueller, who organized the event. “It’s inspiring to see the impact we can all make when dedicating even a few hours to volunteering for good.”

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Solve Account Supervisor Ky Anderson was on Morgan State University’s campus earlier this week for a career day session. The visit is part of Solve’s ongoing partnership with the Baltimore-based HBCU to inspire industry diversity through a base-level advertising class curriculum. In its third semester, this is the first time Solve’s Project Pipeline has had an opportunity for in-person lecturing, given the ongoing pandemic. 

The career day is a new addition to the classroom involvement, and focuses on advertising-specific career advice, giving students an opportunity to go deeper into the agency disciplines they’re most interested in. “We’re trying to get advertising on students’ radar, where it previously hasn’t even been in the discussion. There’s nothing more valuable than face-to-face interaction,” says Anderson. “While our remote classes will continue, we’re excited to get back to Baltimore on a more regular basis.”

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Earlier this week, Solve Chairman and veteran Effie judge John Colasanti participated in a Global Multi-Region jury for the effectiveness-based organization. Each year, industry leaders assemble on Effie juries to evaluate the most effective marketing efforts that run across multiple regions worldwide. Colasanti was joined by marketing experts from across the world, including representatives from Mastercard, NBCUniversal, Ogilvy and R/GA.

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Move Part Of Agency’s Senior Leadership Evolution

Ryan Murray, Solve eight-year veteran, was named President of the independent Minneapolis agency. Along with this leadership move, current President/Founder Corey Johnson becomes CEO and CEO/Founder John Colasanti moves to Chairman at the ten-year old, two-time Ad Age Small Agency of The Year.

Previously Director of Account Management/Partner, Murray’s contributions to the agency’s growth are significant. In addition to overseeing the Account Management group, he’s led the agency’s largest clients, spearheaded numerous successful new business efforts, been an internal culture driver and served on the company’s leadership team.

“Nobody’s played a bigger role in Solve’s success than Ryan,” said Solve Chairman John Colasanti. “His ambition, collaborative nature and inextinguishable internal flame for great thinking make Ryan a special agency talent,” Colasanti added.

According to Solve CEO Corey Johnson, “Ryan’s curiosity and enthusiasm for shaping the industry will serve us well going forward. I’m looking forward to partnering with him as we plot our next decade.”

“I’m honored and excited about the opportunity to join Solve’s executive team,” said Solve President Ryan Murray. “Observing John and Corey’s leadership approach over the years has been invaluable. I’m looking to inject my perspective and drive further growth to what they’ve built.”

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