Solve is an independent advertising and branding agency.
We founded Solve because we’ve seen enough of an industry where agencies are more concerned with their own agendas and bottom lines than their clients’ business.
We use smart, insightful strategy to pave the way for powerful ideas that change the fortunes of brands. We’re a potent team of experienced, critical thinkers who are among the best in the world at what we do.
Our approach puts client challenges at the center. We aren’t confined by a traditional process that dictates the kinds of solutions we offer. Our ideas are free to take whatever form, shape or size the problem calls for.
As accomplished industry leaders, Solve’s founders bring their formidable and complimentary skills to every client challenge.
Prior to founding Solve, John spent 15 years at Carmichael Lynch in Minneapolis, most recently as CEO. He helped lead the company from a regional, traditional agency into a branding powerhouse, recognized by Graphis as “one of the world’s top ten creative agencies” and consistently rating among the industry’s “best places to work.”
John has extensive experience centering iconic, global brands and building passionate, loyal followings. During career stops in Boston, Chicago and Detroit, he has worked at agencies including Hal Riney & Partners, NW Ayer and DMB&B. John is a highly sought-after branding spokesperson, giving keynote presentations at AAF, AAAA, ADWEEK and New York Times industry events.
Prior to founding Solve, Hans held creative leadership positions at Fallon Worldwide and Carmichael Lynch in Minneapolis. A fresh design perspective, uncompromising visual standard and fluency across media have enabled Hans to bring power and clarity to a roster of premier global brands.
A native of Hamburg, Germany, Hans worked at agencies in Europe before moving to America in 1994. His craftsmanship and ideas have received broad accolades from the advertising community, including Cannes, The One Show and Communication Arts.
Corey has spent nearly 20 years developing go-to-market plans and strategic media programs for a long list of world-class passion brands. Prior to founding Solve, Corey worked for 10 years at Carmichael Lynch where he was Director of Consumer Engagement and a Senior Partner.
In addition to building one of the industry’s most inventive media teams, which tripled in size under his leadership, Corey added the critical core competencies of target development, media research, and performance analytics. This set his group at the forefront of thought leadership on effective marketing and helped agency clients win 10 EFFIEs during his 10 years at the agency.
Eric’s ability to capture and articulate a brand’s voice and spirit has contributed to the success of some of the world’s greatest companies. During his nearly 20-year career, he has continually created powerful work across a broad range of categories.
Before founding Solve, Eric worked as Creative Director at Fallon Worldwide and Carmichael Lynch in Minneapolis. In addition to striking a chord with his clients’ audiences, Eric’s multi-platform creative output has been recognized and celebrated by a stable of industry awards, including Cannes, The One Show and Communication Arts.
There are no parity brands, only marketers with parity ambitions.
In today's transparent world, brand behavior and marketing are one.
Enlightened companies realize there's more to success than making money. They're driven by a purpose that's bigger than their profit goals.
Brands are owned and shaped by communities. Creating experiences and inspiring dialogue across all platforms are vital to growth.
Now more than ever, a brand needs to be powered by a big, singular idea that lets its stakeholders know exactly what it stands for.
Business strategy
Brand architecture
Customer insights and target definition
Creative development and expression
Cross-platform media strategy and planning
Implementation across traditional, digital, social and emerging platforms
Performance reporting and optimization
Account Manager: Driven, highly-motivated, team-player with an appetite for being part of a fresh agency model. Minimum of two to three years experience in an inventive, idea-based marketing/branding environment. Required skills include project/budget management, exceptional problem solving, briefing/inspiring teammates, client interaction and passion for branding. Must be fluent across traditional and emerging communication platforms and have an insatiable appetite for learning and growing. Can-do attitude, positive spirit and belief that creativity can change the world are essential. Send your resume and a note telling us why you’re right for the job to info@solve-ideas.com.
Art Director/Digital: Strong conceptual thinker with a great sense of design and a proven ability to create powerful ideas that drive brand success. Minimum of three years experience at an agency or content creation company. Must be comfortable with design software and using technology to bring ideas to life, in still and motion applications. Collaboration and team-orientation required. Can-do attitude, positive spirit and belief that creativity can change the world are essential. Send a few examples of your work and a note telling us why you’re right for the job to info@solve-ideas.com.
Solve's founders have helped lead some of the industry's most creative agencies. We've had the good fortune of working with incredible people and contributing to the success of many of the world's greatest brands. Below are a few of the brands we're currently working with or have partnered with in the past.
Our thinking consistently delivers inventive strategy and work that drives remarkable results across a wide spectrum of traditional and emerging platforms. We'd be happy to share a case study in person.
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Main: 612 677 2500
112 North Third Street
Third Floor
Minneapolis, MN 55401
info@solve-ideas.com
