“Our vendors share Risdall’s passion and commitment to serving clients,” says John Risdall, chairman of RAA.  “We believe vendor partners are extremely important to the success of an agency; we couldn’t do all of our genius work alone.”

Though all of RAA’s vendors have been dedicated and committed, some have been in partnership since the birth of the agency.  Dennis Kaping of The John Roberts Company has been in partnership with RAA for 33 years.

At the 2006 RAA vendor appreciation event on Thurs., April 22, RAA recognized 15 partnerships, including:

• Jim Kadechka, Apache Print – Printer of the Year
• Upsize Magazine – Media Partner of the Year
• Matt Noah, NetSuds & MedSuds – Strategic Partner of the Year
• Isaksen Promotional Specialties – Promotions Partner of the Year
• Gary Lundeen Company – Accountant of the Year
• Winthrop & Weinstine – Legal Partner of the Year
• Moores Insurance Management, Inc. – Insurance Partner of the Year
• Stark Raving Goodies – Cookie Maker of the Year
• Impact Mailing & Fulfillment – Mailing & Fulfillment Company of the Year
• GLS – Printer of the Year
• Dennis Kaping, The John Roberts Company – Printer of the Year
• WeMentor, Inc. – Mentor of the Year
• Business Wire – News Wire of the Year
• U.S. Bank – Financial Partner of the Year
• Million Dollar Idea TV Show – Strategic Partner of the Year

About Risdall Advertising Agency

Established in 1972, Risdall Advertising Agency has annual capitalized billings of $133 million and over 50 employees.  Headquartered in New Brighton, Minn., Risdall Advertising is heralded as one of the oldest and most successful agencies in the Twin Cities market and is recognized nationally for its leading-edge interactive marketing capabilities.  The full-service agency embraces an integrated approach offering marketing, advertising, public relations, promotion and collateral development, traditional and interactive media, research and fundraising capabilities.

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