The BrandLab

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who made this year's Ignite Gala unforgettable! With over 400 attendees, it's clear we have an amazing community dedicated to transforming the face and voice of the marketing and advertising profession! ? Check out this highlight video created by our talented alumni, Daniel Vue! ?? ? Here’s to celebrating 15 incredible years of impact and innovation, and to the exciting journey ahead! ?? ? #IgniteGala #MarketingImpact #CommunitySupport #Marketing #advertising #TBL #TheBrandLab #Fundraiser #Nonprofit #15hAnniversary

?? Attention, community partners, high school educators, and interested organizations! ?? ? Are you ready to bring The BrandLab into your classroom? We’ve revamped our SPARK curriculum with exciting marketing and advertising workshops aimed at introducing high school students of color to the profession! ? ?? Join our upcoming info sessions linked in the comments to learn more: - October 15th | 4 PM - 5 PM - October 22nd | 4 PM - 5 PM - October 29th | 4 PM - 5 PM ? Ready to get involved? Fill out our SPARK commitment form, also linked in the comments! ? Can’t attend but still interested? Reach out to Abby Wenzel for more info! ? Let’s empower the next generation of creative problem solvers together! ??? ? #TBL #TheBrandLab #Marketing #SPARK #SparkClassroom #Marketing #Advertising #InfoSessions #education

We were thrilled to have our CEO Kelli Williams, along with key partners Mary Beth George Puder, our Board Chair, Anthony Romano, our Board Member, and Marilka Velez from Associated Bank, participate in a dynamic panel discussion focused on "Leveraging Diversity to Drive Market Growth" at UWEBC (University of Wisconsin E-Business Consortium)'s 2024 Annual Conference. ? Together, they explored the essential role of diverse marketing teams, demonstrating how varied perspectives ignite innovation and propel business success. The conference served as a powerful reminder of the importance of inclusivity in driving both creativity and growth. ? At The BrandLab, we believe that fostering diverse perspectives is key to driving meaningful change in the marketing and advertising profession, and we’re excited to lead the charge! ??? ? #TBL #TheBrandLab #UWEBC #DEI #DEIB #Diversity #Inclusion #Marketing #Advertising?

What an unforgettable night at the 2024 Ignite Gala! This year was especially significant as we commemorated 15 years of changing the face and voice of the marketing and advertising profession. We reflected on our journey, celebrated our achievements, and looked forward to the future. The Ignite Gala, our biggest event yet, brought together over 400 people for a night of inspiration, connection, and celebration of the incredible impact we made together. A heartfelt thank you to all our attendees for your support over the years—we couldn’t have done it without you! ?? Check out our Ignite Gala recap below, brought to you by Sparktrack LLC and Jen (Gilhoi) Veralle! #IgniteGala #Anniversary #Marketing #Advertising #TheBrandLab #Celebration #Community #TBL #15years #Impact #Innovation

Our CEO, Kelli Williams, has shared her insights on becoming external brand ambassadors in her latest article for Forbes Nonprofit Council! ?? In "How Leaders Can Become External Brand Ambassadors: Unleashing The Power Of Personal Branding And Social Selling," Kelli explores the vital role leaders play in elevating their organizations through personal branding and social engagement. Check out her article linked in the comments to discover how you can amplify your impact and drive your mission forward! #TBL #TheBrandLab #Marketing #Advertising #Leadership #Branding #SocialSelling #SocialEngagement

?? Calling all The BrandLab Alumni! We are thrilled to announce that the Olson Family Scholarship is now LIVE! In partnership with the Olson Family, we’re offering up to $20,000 in scholarship funds for TBL alumni pursuing graduate or portfolio school to advance their careers in marketing and advertising! ?? Eligibility Requirements: -Must be a TBL alumni -Must be 28 years old and under -Must be enrolled or enrolling in graduate or portfolio school within 1.5 years -Must have maintained a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher during undergrad Don’t miss this amazing opportunity! Apply today using the link in the comments! ?? Applications close October 31! ?? #TheBrandLab #TBL #Scholarships #TBLAlumni #BIPOC #Marketing #Advertising #Access #Opportunity

We’re thrilled to introduce the newest member of our team, Natalie Lozinski! ?? ? As our Events Manager, she brings a wealth of experience and creativity to ensure our events are unforgettable. ? Welcome aboard, Natalie! We can’t wait to see the magic you’ll create! ? ? #TeamUpdate #WelcomeNatalie #EventsManager #TBL #TheBrandLab #Marketing #Advertising

We can’t wait to see you tonight at our 2024 Ignite Gala! We hope your are ready for an unforgettable evening filled with inspiration, celebration, and meaningful connections! ? ? #IgniteGala2024 #SeeYouThere #Marketing #Advertising #Gala #Event #TBL #TheBrandLab

We are thrilled to announce our in-kind sponsors at the 2024 Ignite Gala! ? ? Irish Titan Quad Storylink Creative Yamamoto ? Your support is pivotal in our mission to transform the marketing and advertising profession and drive meaningful change. ? #Marketing #Advertising #Ignite #IgniteGala #Sponsor #InKindSponsor #Gala #event #TBL #TheBrandLab

We are thrilled to announce our bronze sponsors at the 2024 Ignite Gala! ? ? Applied AI Cargill CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) kpCompanies SCHERMER ? Your support is pivotal in our mission to transform the marketing and advertising profession and drive meaningful change. ? #Marketing #Advertising #Ignite #IgniteGala #Sponsor #BronzeSponsor #Gala #event #TBL #TheBrandLab