While it’s never been easy to swim, it’s never been harder for a brand to keep its head above water than it is today.
Brands need a partner looking out for them in every conceivable, and inconceivable, direction.
Not just pointing out what’s ahead, but what’s out of sight.
Not just seizing the opportunity right in front of them but going beyond to capitalize on the bigger, more elusive one.
We see beyond the expected to build brands and impact communities in inventive ways.
We are part of Quad, a marketing experience company delivering integrated strategy, production and activation, supercharging our ability to see beyond and scale locally to globally.
Strategic, integrated, clear and comprehensive, our thinking takes on every problem first by seeing beyond and then developing a sound and creative plan of attack.
Our integrated department is built specifically to allow us to see beyond the tried and true and express narratives across a remarkable range of content forms.
A heritage steeped in deep production means our abilities to see beyond challenges to make stuff and get stuff done are second to none.
Cari is a transformational leader whose intuitive grasp of people and data has led to powerful positionings for brands like State Farm, Payless, Rite Aid and Qdoba. Previously, she drove record growth as president of MARC USA. A dedicated community advocate, she serves on Make-A-Wish Illinois and Grant Park Music Festival boards, and has been named to Adweek Women Trailblazers, DMN 40 Under 40 and Chicago Business Journal’s Women of Influence.
Mike has honed his curiosity-fueled creative skills and empathetic leadership style from coast to coast, including TBWA/Chiat/Day, BSSP and Colle McVoy, which he helped transform from a sleepy shop in the ’burbs into a vibrant Minneapolis agency. His work for brands like BMW MINI, Duluth Trading Co., Feeding America, Invisalign and Nestlé Purina has earned recognition from the Effies, Cannes Lions, Webbys, D&AD, Jay Chiat awards and ADDYs.
Liz has spent her career helping brands find meaningful ways to connect, balancing the human side of marketing with expertise in research and analytics. In her 15+ years of brand building, she has led strategy teams at agencies including ICF Next and Carlson Marketing, and helped companies like General Mills, UnitedHealthcare, Bissell, Zillow, Target, Procter & Gamble and P.F. Chang’s reinvent their brands and inspire their workforces.
Dean is a media leader and strategic disruptor who has spent 20+ years challenging decision-makers to see things differently. He specializes in turning unique insights into plans that foster brand love and drive revenue. Previously at Publicis Media, Initiative and FCB, Dean has partnered with brands including MillerCoors, SC Johnson, McDonald’s, Taco Bell, Sears and Boeing. He’s also an avid photographer of architecture, landscapes and his dogs.
Heath thinks if people aren’t talking about your advertising, you’re wasting your money on it. In 20 years, he’s built iconic brands at Fallon, Carmichael Lynch, BSSP and Deutsch LA. His work for Volkswagen, Harley-Davidson, Google, MINI, Jack Link’s, ESPN and Subaru has been lauded by Cannes, One Show, Webbys, Effies and Communication Arts. Plus, he’s surfed in a tropical storm, scaled the Great Wall of China and circumnavigated the globe.
Katie manages a team that delivers world-class creative and execution to clients including JCPenney, Petco, Publix, General Mills and more. Her direction has won Periscope major kudos, including seven Target’s “Best of the Bullseye” Vendor of the Year Awards. She was in on the ground floor of our global packaging management and photo studio programs, and serves on the leadership team for the Minnesota Network of Executive Women in her spare time.
Matt leads with the belief that creative problem-solving drives growth and actions speak louder than words. His 20+ years in the business include serving as chief growth officer at space150 and leading account service and digital at Fallon Worldwide. He has helped generate results for clients like Buffalo Wild Wings, Dairy Queen, 3M, American Express and Coca-Cola. Outside work, he’s an avid fly angler who loves introducing people to the sport.
Jaima is a project management pro who leads Periscope’s agency operations and PMO. Her career began in retail-driven accounts, managing process development from high-volume packaging executions to large-scale branding campaigns for clients like Target, Best Buy, 3M, Bernatello’s, Dole and Walgreens. Now she applies that same continuous improvement mindset to creating an agency culture that removes obstacles and helps people do their best work.
