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Solve didn’t let its remote working situation get in the way of the agency’s planned St. Patrick’s Day Happy Hour. Driven by a “25 Things Everyone Should Know About Ireland / The Irish” theme and hosted/bartended by Account Manager Hope Mueller, Solve team members gathered virtually yesterday afternoon for fun chatter and libations. Notably, the Happy Hour wrapped with the ultimate video toast. Solve’s mission centers around its “collective might” as an agency – something that knows no bounds, whether everyone’s together in-person or working apart.

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Solve has hired Jordan Kranick as Social Media Manager. Kranick’s previous experience spans the digital arena, most recently handling content strategy and social media for the nation’s largest tile provider, The Tile Shop. She’ll be leading the charge across Solve’s rapidly growing social work stream for all of its clients, keying in on brand publishing, content production and social activation. “We’re really excited to have Jordan join our team,” says Solve Director of Production Lisa K. Johnson. “She’s experienced and savvy in the constantly shifting social universe – just what we need as we continue expanding our capabilities in this space.”

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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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