Legacy Rising
Today is a big day. As we continue to celebrate The BrandLab’s 15th anniversary, I’m filled with pride, gratitude, and hope for what’s ahead. This morning, a special moment landed on page 9 of the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal, a…
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In the wake of George Floyd’s murder four years ago in my home state of Minnesota, our collective consciousness was stirred, and conversations about race and racism surged to the forefront. Many White people turned to their Black friends, seeking…
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Kelli Williams was recently interviewed for the April 2024 edition of Career Vision magazine, produced by I Choose the Ladder, a platform I’ve long admired for its commitment to elevating Black women in leadership. In the feature, Kelli had the…
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We are incredibly honored to share that Kelli Williams has been named to the 2024 PowerShift 25 by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. This recognition highlights 25 leaders who stepped into key roles in 2023 and are now shaping the…
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We’re honored to share that The BrandLab, in partnership with Fusion Hill, has received a 2024 Hermes Creative Platinum Award for our 2023 State of the Marketing and Advertising Industry Report, recognized under the Integrated Marketing Campaign category. Out of…
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Kelli Williams is incredibly honored to be recognized by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal as one of 50 Black leaders you should know in the Twin Cities across business, nonprofit, and public sectors. This honor is more than a headline,…
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I had the incredible opportunity to join My KC Live on KCTV/KSMO/tv to talk about something I care deeply about, The BrandLab’s mission to change the face and voice of the marketing and advertising industry. Alongside my colleagues, we had…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. February 1, 2023—The BrandLab today announced that Kelli Williams will officially assume the CEO position with the organization after an interim stint starting last September. A nonprofit based in Minneapolis with offices in Kansas City…
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It wasn’t an easy decision to step into this role, but it was the right one. After more than 11 years of being deeply involved with The BrandLab, I’m honored to share that I’ve accepted the role of Interim CEO.…
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As a marketer, I don’t usually think about or market for myself — I help other people and their companies stand out. I have the honor of speaking at this year’s Team Women Leadership Conference on May 4th — and…
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