BRANDS BEING HUMAN

BRING Studios is a national award-winning, brand development company that believes in Brands Being Human™. We work with national companies that are looking for a partner to BRING results through our proven, brand development process –that defines your promise, voice and human traits for internal and external loyalists. Once defined, we communicate the brand through high-engagement, video production, website design, and digital solutions. BRING Studios plays extremely well with others and provides smart solutions as a full marketing resource or as a complement to your internal marketing team. Either way, our mission to bring more to the table- means more value and ultimately more ROI.

We passionately believe in Brands Being Human™

Through fragmented media, digital clutter, societal mistrust and polarization, we see the opportunity and the human necessity to reset communication through trust, engagement, relevance and authenticity. We’re talking true authenticity that rises from the inner being of your brand not created on social media. We believe a brand should bare your soul with a human trait because in this world, and honest, simple, compelling, and creative message will shine more than ever. For over 20 years, we have helped humanize brands across many industries, because no matter what you sell, ultimately people buy people- so the more human your brand the better. 

We humanize brands through brand-led creative, video and digital solutions.

Through our Brands Being Human process, we uncover your brand’s truth and then tell your truly authentic story in a compelling and memorable way. Once a customer connects with the human soul of your brand, we’re on to something big! Our proven process has helped our clients clearly understand the true impact of their brand position- both externally and internally.

We walk clients through our Brands Being Human process while we engage employees, seek insight from customers, analyze the competitive arena, solidify key messaging and strategically uncover your brand’s soul, DNA and aura.

20+ years of Brands being Human.

21

Years

215

Clients

1

Accidents

You + Us + Insight = Team

At BRING Studios we work efficiently to assemble the right team for every project. We supplement our core internal team with production specialists from all across the country and the globe. In a world of video connectivity, we can customize our talents to your needs and bring the best results. It’s all about the smartest route to the best solution. Our team brings a diverse background with a common goal of humanizing brands with insightful strategy based on passion, truth and surprise.

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David Richards

Principal / Director of Creative Solutions

From Scotland to London to Minneapolis to Wisconsin, David brings 30 years of brand development experience and a mixed-up accent to every meeting, shoot or idea session. He has worked in large agencies like Bozell, Fallon, VML, and Olson in Minneapolis on a variety of large accounts such as Delta Airlines,  Mall of America, Old Dutch Chips, Ryan Construction and Marquette Bank. Since the agency opened in 2001, BRING Studios has humanized brands for many successful organizations including Nicolet National Bank, Grand Central Station, Airfire Mobile, Aurora Baycare, Kohler and Enstrom Helicopter. David has guided many clients through the agency’s brand development process and has spoken on the subject of branding at many events.

Ask David to bring creative ideas, contagious enthusiasm and beer. The darker the better.

Ask David to bring creative ideas, contagious enthusiasm and beer. The darker the better.

Ask Stacy to bring invaluable experience and strange yoga moves.

Stacy Richards

Principal / Director of Operations

With 30 years of brand advertising experience, Stacy carries an impressive resumé of past agency accounts, including Harley-Davidson, Mack Trucks, Minnesota Office of Tourism and Polaris Snowmobiles, Watercraft and ATVs. A 9 year veteran of renowned Minneapolis agency, Carmichael Lynch, Stacy managed clients on the account side, leading both strategy and brand development. She is an authority on brand strategy and an expert in communicating on strategy, on target and on time. She also knows great creative when she sees it, making her an invaluable agency partner. At BRING Studios, Stacy is the ultimate multi-tasker, she brings incredible brand insight and strategic guidance while gripping the helm in the agency operation’s wheelhouse.

Ask Stacy to bring invaluable experience and strange yoga moves.

Amber Rockey

Interactive Web Solutions Manager

Not only does Amber have crazy organizational skills to make every web design project launch with the utmost ease, but she is HubSpot Marketing Software Certified and has valuable experience in building e-commerce sites for some of the region’s biggest brands, including Schenck and Oshkosh Truck. When not working her digital magic, Amber spends time gardening (indoors and outdoors), camping with her children, and seeking the Lord.

Ask Amber to bring a flawless approach to web development & social media, and your favorite bit of foliage.

Ask Amber to bring a flawless approach to web development & social media, and your favorite bit of foliage. 

Ask Morgan to bring innovative solutions, creative problem solving and a handmade ceramic mug.

Morgan Krouth

Brand Solutions Manager

Morgan is a true creative mastermind. Her positivity and passion for problem solving make it impossible for any obstacle to get in her way. She is certainly not afraid of a good challenge and takes every opportunity she can to apply her strategic abilities. Morgan’s time at BRING began as an intern and she quickly blossomed into a vital part of our team. She now fills the position of Brand Solutions Manager and has brought successful, brand-led solutions to a variety of our valued clients. Morgan continues to bring brand development solutions with her skillset tailored to social media, design, and research. When she’s not hunched over her computer at the office, she’s hunched over a pottery wheel throwing clay.

Ask Morgan to bring innovative solutions, creative problem solving and a handmade ceramic mug.

Ask Josh to bring compelling imagery and some funky diminished chords.

Josh Sauer

Video Solutions Manager

Josh is not just a seasoned video professional, he’s also an EMMY-Nominated seasoned video professional. As Video Solutions Manager, Josh oversees the entire video production department, making sure the final product is beyond our clients’ expectations. As a shooter, editor, and motion graphics expert, Josh will bring ideas to life through the latest visual story-telling techniques. From TV spots to long-format web videos he will elevate you brand image by bringing his best at all times. He is also an accomplished photographer, providing high-end brand imagery for client websites. When not behind a camera, Josh can be found behind a guitar playing at area venues.

Ask Josh to bring compelling imagery and some funky diminished chords.