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We inspire change that matters. Change is good. When it’s backed by insightful marketing and creative communications, it’s powerful.

We’re a modern marketing agency working to create powerful change for your brand. Everything we do is about making authentic connections. From connecting with people at exactly the right moment to creating work that’s driven by real insights, we work with your brand to get the results you’re looking for. CCF has been independent since our founding in 1979, and it’s how we will remain. We offer full-service capabilities, including brand strategy, creative/design, media planning/buying, marketing analytics and integrated production through our in-house content creation company, 13NTH STORY. We are headquartered in Minneapolis, MN and have worked with a variety of brands, achieving extraordinary results. We’re proud to be able to do the work we do, and we are grateful for the recognition we’ve received throughout the years. CCF has been awarded virtually every major industry creative award, including Cannes Gold Lions, Clios, One Show, Communication Arts, EFFIE, OBIES, WEBBYS and more. In addition, our work has won awards on behalf of our clients, including Healthcare Advertising Awards, Travel Weekly's Magellan Award, etc. Together, we can bring the best out of your brand and inspire change that matters.

02/17/2026

Consumer research shouldn’t be a “nice-to-have” in campaign development, it’s the difference between advertising that feels relevant and advertising that gets ignored. It replaces guesswork with evidence and it protects the budget, strengthens your creative and improves results—because campaigns aren’t built on what we think consumers want, but on what they’ve already told us.

CCF’s latest blog touches on the importance of research to campaign strategy. And, if you’re a financial services marketer, there’s a bonus result of a one-question survey we fielded to find out how 18-34 year olds chose their primary banking partner!

Read here: https://ccf-ideas.com/2026/02/gen-z-told-us-how-they-chose-their-banking-partner/

02/05/2026

If you haven’t been to Viengchan Market yet, are you even a local? Pateng is defining what it means to be a BOLD business owner in the Twin Cities, and our new campaign for MEDA is defining how other BOLD businesses can grow with backing from MEDA.

02/02/2026

Pantone’s Color of the Year has been shaping design decisions since 2000—acting like a shared signal across fashion, branding and interiors. This year’s pick is Cloud Dancer—a soft off-white framed as a reset in a time of transformation. Predictably, it sparked everything from “too safe” critiques to deeper cultural conversations about what the color communicates. What’s your take?

01/29/2026

Brand refreshes can feel overwhelming—but standing still can quietly cost you. Take 2 minutes and watch our Wings Credit Union case study video: an inside look at CCF’s approach to modernizing a brand, from early thinking to final impact.

And if you’re asking “Is it time?”, CCF can help you figure it out, map the plan and bring it to life.

01/22/2026

HOME isn’t just a word. It’s a feeling. And for our new Altru Health System campaign, that feeling is the comfort of having 60+ specialty care services right at HOME in the Grand Forks community. For specialty care, you’re HOME.

12/19/2025

Pencils down—CCF 2025 Wrapped is here!

11/11/2025

First impressions drive growth—and shape everything that follows. If your audience, industry or business has shifted (or you’ve merged), it’s time for a brand check-in. Learn the signs + what to do next in our latest blog!
https://ccf-ideas.com/2025/11/your-brands-first-impression-what-is-it/

10/15/2025

Behind every effective campaign is a clear picture of who you’re speaking to. Personas translate audience data into human stories that make emotional connection—and stronger results—possible. Explore their purpose and power in CCF’s October blog.
https://ccf-ideas.com/2025/10/why-credit-unions-need-personas-and-how-to-get-them/

10/14/2025

The Spark was alive and well this weekend, celebrating with our client MEDA: Metropolitan Economic Development Association at The Spark Gala (a theme we had the honor of concepting and bringing to life!). If you don’t know about MEDA, they’re here to help Spark success for our community’s BOLD BIPOC businesses and entrepreneurs. Couldn’t be prouder to partner with their inspirational leader Dorothy Bridges, along with Leann Kispert and their entire team to inspire change that matters.

10/07/2025

A place where we all thrive? Own it. We’re thrilled to share our newest work for Wings Credit Union, who provided financial education classes to more than 21,000 students last year alone.

10/03/2025

From celebrity mentions to millions of TikToks, Labubus are everywhere. Are they just a passing trend or have they cemented their place as a cultural icon?

10/01/2025

Gen Z isn't just a buzzword — they're the next generation of lifelong members for many credit unions and community banks. See how financial institutions can build trust early and turn it into loyalty in our latest blog post.
https://ccf-ideas.com/2025/09/why-gen-z-youth-matter-to-credit-unions-and-community-banks/

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