Solve has hired Jessica Olsen as Accounting Assistant. Olsen’s hire coincides with the agency’s continued growth trajectory. The Minnesota native brings valuable corporate accounting experience to her role. Prior to Solve, Olsen has worked at Berkley and Comstar. “Jessica is a welcome addition to our accounting team. We’re fortunate to add her skills as we continue to grow,” said Solve President, Corey Johnson.
by 
Solve is unveiling new work for client Bentley Motors this week that showcases the brand’s new line of accessories. Offering the ability to personalize one’s vehicle, Bentley Accessories allow owners to add an extraordinary touch to their Bentley. The new campaign features a range of items from specialty bike racks for the Bentayga SUV to luxury racing wheels for the Continental GT Speed Coupe.
by 
Actor’s Creativity On Stage In Second Career Away From Agency
Andre Shoals, one of Solve’s first hires in the agency’s inaugural year, keeps his creative talents in high gear outside the agency with a passion for acting. Trained in dance at The Alvin Ailey School in New York City, St. Paul-raised Shoals launched his career as a professional dancer in New York and Boston before returning to Minneapolis to work in musical theater. The accomplished actor has brought numerous characters to life and is currently appearing in “Beauty and the Beast” at the Chanhassen Dinner Theater. “We encourage all our team members to have creative pursuits away from the agency,” said Solve CEO John Colasanti. “It keeps the juices flowing for the work we do here at Solve.”
by 
Solve Helps Specialty Cheese Brand Celebrate #InternationalBeerDay With Immersive Mobile Experience
With the rising importance of mobile-friendly content, Solve continues to explore new ways to bring compelling brand stories to life on the small screen. To celebrate International Beer Day, Solve unveiled Facebook’s new Canvas ad unit, a full-screen mobile experience for client Président cheese.
The immersive ad leveraged Canvas’ integration of video, panoramic images and photo carousels to provide perfect beer pairings with President’s range of specialty cheeses. The Canvas ad is Président’s latest foray to leverage emerging technologies in its continual pursuit to bring new social media centric foodies into the brand.
by 
Fourth Annual The Shirt Show Showcases Top Design Talent
Solve is proud to again support The Shirt Show, a celebration of Minneapolis’ design talent. Each year a select roster of artists from the local creative community display their inspiration on a t-shirt. This year’s The Shirt Show takes place on Friday, August 5 at 514 Studios in the North Loop. Doors open at 5:30 pm. $30 for tees, $5 for beer, admission is free. As always, shirts are limited and for sale at this year’s show. Proceeds from the annual event benefit local non-profits. Funds from this year’s show will support local art-based charity Free Arts Minnesota.
by 
