Thought For Food

More than a clever play on words, it’s the thinking we’ve been doing for over 40 years

WHO WE ARE

We are an independent advertising agency with a huge appetite for all things food. This has been our focus since we opened our doors in 1976. And we’ve supported this dynamic industry ever since. Food is what we know and do best. And whether we’re connecting consumers to products or operators to manufacturers, the food industry will always be our delicious passion and expertise.

WHAT WE STAND FOR

We are committed to being good humans. Not perfect. But always striving to do the right thing. We make it a priority to never stop learning, growing or trying to make ourselves better. And we won’t ever shy away from making tough decisions or reflecting on the choices we’ve already made. Instead, we will do our best to be accountable, transparent and take action to better serve our clients, each other and the world around us.

Nice People Rule

Our smiles are genuine. Our smarts are earned.
Our egos never had a chance.
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    Amy Dalrymple Web Development Team Lead
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    Anna Larson Senior Project Manager
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    Ayomide Agunbiade SEM/Digital Marketing Specialist
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    Becky Lowe Media/Traffic Administrator
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    Beth Kinney Creative Director
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    Brenda Leis Studio Artist
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    Brenda Turner Senior Project/Experiential Manager
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    Brian Garnell Video Editor
    Cinematographer
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    Caitlin Scanlon Director of Content Marketing
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    Chef Dan Follese Culinary Specialist
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    Deb Ellis Director of Administration
    Photographer
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    Delores Director of In-Animation
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    Diana Kriesel Studio Artist
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    Jake Kluskowski Associate Creative Director
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    Janelle Wedoe Receptionist
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    Justin Wolocko Creative Director
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    Katherine Plueger VP, Strategy + Insights
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    Kayla Horn Art Director
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    Kelly Rambow Product Designer
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    Lauren Igbanugo Web Producer & Digital Project Manager
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    Laurie Christen VP, Media Director
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    Lizzie Klann Senior Media Strategist
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    Maddie Spott Copywriter
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    Matt McKenzie Creative Director
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    Matt Stoffel Data Strategist
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    Melissa Stahn Staff Accountant
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    Morgan Loecke Content Producer
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    Muriel Bartelme Kreske VP, Executive Creative Director, Partner
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    Nick Reif Senior Copywriter
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    Nicole Kasperbauer Senior Digital Art Director
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    Patrick Dupont Senior Art Director
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    Pete Bakanowski Creative Director
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    Sandri Dekker SVP, Digital Strategist, Partner
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    Sarah Dan Bee Tulius Web Producer & Digital Project Manager
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    Sasha Charon Director of Accounting
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    Shelly Karau Senior Accountant
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    Tessa Loeck Social Program Manager
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    Tivi Hartzheim PROJECT MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR
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    Toby Cerqua Front End Developer
    Designer
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    Wallace Alexander Studio Artist

Work and Play
Are Good Buds

We make sure fun is a big part
of everything we do.
Matt with Pepperoni Eyes
Erin and Stacy smiling on couch below sign that says
Kelly wears sweatbands

Culture

Sweet Corgi Cannoli made bad choices at our St. Paddy’s Day Festivities

Others did their best to help their short-legged friend, but to no avail. She was blotto. No doubt Noli didn’t feel so hot the next day. Some corgis never learn.

Dog lying on it's back with other dogs staring

Culture

Sweet Corgi Cannoli made bad choices at our St. Paddy’s Day Festivities

Others did their best to help their short-legged friend, but to no avail. She was blotto. No doubt Noli didn’t feel so hot the next day. Some corgis never learn.

Community Involvement

BRINGING OUR EXPERTISE TO THE RAPIDLY GROWING FOOD START-UP SPACE

Launched in 2018, we partner with MN Cup and Grow North, awarding $25,000 of in-kind advertising services to propel start-up brands forward

JT Mega Team members smiling with Scale logo

Community Involvement

BRINGING OUR EXPERTISE TO THE RAPIDLY GROWING FOOD START-UP SPACE

Launched in 2018, we partner with MN Cup and Grow North, awarding $25,000 of in-kind advertising services to propel start-up brands forward

Selfie of Lizzie and Tivi
Selfie of Amie and Brian filiming
Black and white selfie of Deb, Muriel and Anna
Frank holding doll
Nicole with papers sitting on the ground
Janelle with pretzel glasses
Nick and Patrick with sheets of bacon
Phil eating rib at dinner
Deb selfie picture on bike
Anna Braun presenting at conference

Our resident chicken

Chicken with santa hat

Our resident chicken

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