SixSpeed

We are proud to say we were the first public access option for free NARCAN® in the Twin Cities.

We are equally proud to say we aren’t the only ones.

It’s been one year since we put up the first box and in that time we have:
- Raised $15,000 for the purchase of NARCAN®
- Scaled to 3 harm reduction supply boxes in the metro area.
- Contributed 536 doses of NARCAN® to the Minneapolis community.

We are happy to report that nationwide fatal overdoses are down 3% from 111,029 estimated deaths in 2022 to 107,543 deaths in 2023.

In our home state of Minnesota, that number is estimated to have fallen by 7.5%.

We are heartened by the thought of positive change, but lives lost are still too high as long as that number is above zero. Thanks to everyone who has joined this fight in the past year and for giving what you can here: https://givebutter.com/c/overdose-prevention-project

It takes a village.

New client Batteries Plus – America’s positive connection for battery recycling – asked us to jump start their presence at Lambeau for Packers Family Night. Did we have a bunch of time to make it happen? NOPE. Did we put it through the uprights anyway? YOU BET. Two weeks from kick-off to activation might be a new record. The result? A bangin’ experience, a blossoming new partnership, and some sweet media coverage.

From pools to planes and everywhere in between, our shoot for Knipex’s most recent campaign highlights where your hands can take you. Here’s a little behind the scenes.

Knipex

One was watched by billions on the world stage. The other reached a few hundred thousand in a regional skateboard tournament. But, only one was raided by river pirates. https://www.sixspeed.com/work/red-bull-mississippi-grind

Back in April, we Viva’d in Las Vegas for the Experiential Marketing Summit 2024. 3 whole days filled with keynotes, case studies and the best in experiential offerings. Dare we say it was…an experience? Swipe to read our fave takeaways.

It’s that season again! Summer internships have started and we couldn’t be more stoked to have Harriet (Copywriter) and Jack (Art Director) join the team. Welcome!

What better way to prove that we’re an agency of action than to lean-in to an issue that has deeply affected both our team and our neighbors – the opioid epidemic. Learn more about the Overdose Prevention Project here: https://www.sixspeed.com/work/creating-overdose-prevention-project

You know what they say, the group that saunas together stays together. In partnership with Firefly, we took part in a Fire and Ice experience for Mental Health Awareness Month. 🔥❄️The initiative aimed to give employees mental health tools to calm their nervous system while fostering a sense of adventure and connectivity.

Shooting some of the most capable Class B vans on the market (for some rad clients) was a highlight of last week. A few notable mentions include:

- Camping in 40 mph winds
- Trucking a port-o-potty off-road for hundreds of miles with minimal spillage
- Eating paella in a forest (it makes sense if you don’t think about it)
- Getting more than 12" of air jumping a 12,500lb vehicle

Thanks to Reunion, Jeff Johnson, Wilderness Collective, and Winnebago for a 10/10 experience!

Revel Stoke Whisky tasked us with celebrating “No F*cks Given” moments. In that spirit, we took a bigger, badder, bolder approach to lettin’ this poster rip.⚡️ Please enjoy responsibly.

Who says work can’t be therapeutic? On Karvel’s recent trip home to Iceland, he jumped into the work feet first. ✈️

BIG NEWS. SixSpeed has acquired Kruskopf & Company - KC Truth. A longstanding Minneapolis media and creative agency, KC Truth allows us to expand integrated services, including robust media strategy and a global network of advertising placement partners. The acquisition allows us to grow our team, our offerings, and continue to help our clients and brands become impossible to imitate. For the full story head to https://www.sixspeed.com/news/sixspeed-adds-integrated-media-services-acquiring-kc-truth

Work can inspire art. This month’s poster club features a reimagination of our Lake Louie Beer packaging design. Cheers!

We all get stuck sometimes, but we’ve got some workarounds that don’t involve banging your head against the wall. Here’s how we approach creative ideation in 6 simple steps:
https://www.sixspeed.com/news/how-to-do-basic-creative-ideation

We’re looking for a full-time, mid-to-senior-level graphic designer with a dope portfolio who’s ready to get after some new clients. Apply here if you’re in the MPLS area: https://www.sixspeed.com/careers

We didn’t create Little Free Revivery to win awards. We did it because we saw a problem that has affected our coworkers, families and friends. We’re thankful for the recognition from AdFed Minnesota's The Show, but more importantly grateful that we get another opportunity to spread awareness for this project.

Learn more about it here: https://givebutter.com/c/little-free-revivery

Sometimes it’s a little CMYK design exploration, other times it’s integrating a majestic horse or bad a$$ whip into a poster, and sometimes it’s all of the above. Poster Club baby!

JOB OPENING ALERT: We’re adding a Copywriter, Art Director, Project Manager and Senior Brand Strategist to our team. Help us make brands impossible to imitate. If you think you’ve got what it takes, apply at https://www.sixspeed.com/careers

We’re looking for two adventurous go-getters to intern at SixSpeed this summer! Application deadline is March 8, 2024. Learn more and apply today: https://www.sixspeed.com/careers

Here’s a few highlights from our second first year as an independent agency.

Check out further reflections of the past year: https://www.sixspeed.com/news/value-of-independence