CCF 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.

The Quit Partner out-of-home media strategy is focused on moments of potential behavior change. Retail and gas station p...
03/18/2026

The Quit Partner out-of-home media strategy is focused on moments of potential behavior change. Retail and gas station placements reach people when they're deciding what to buy and feeling the impact of the cost. Billboards can interrupt the act, as the car is a safe haven for many smokers. Offering help when people are engaging with ni****ne is truly the right message at the right moment.

Did you miss it? Our President & CEO Rob Rankin was recently featured by Voyage Minnesota, sharing about his journey, le...
03/12/2026

Did you miss it? Our President & CEO Rob Rankin was recently featured by Voyage Minnesota, sharing about his journey, leadership perspective, and the vision behind CCF.

Today we’d like to introduce you to Rob Rankin. Hi Rob, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.CCF is a strategically-driven creative agency that drives positive behavior change for established mid-market local and regional brands, pr...

03/02/2026

Today we’re celebrating 47 years of partnership, progress and the people who make it possible. Thank you for being part of our story. We can’t wait for what’s ahead!

02/26/2026

Taken the bus to school in the metro area sometime in the last 20 years? There’s a good chance you’ve ridden one of Tash*taa’s.

Starting with a single bus, Tash*taa grew MTN into a fleet of 600—safely transporting thousands of students every day. He defines what it means to be a BOLD business owner, and our new campaign for MEDA shows how other BOLD businesses can grow with backing from MEDA: Metropolitan Economic Development Association.

Consumer research shouldn’t be a “nice-to-have” in campaign development, it’s the difference between advertising that fe...
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.

Pantone’s Color of the Year has been shaping design decisions since 2000—acting like a shared signal across fashion, bra...
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.

Pencils down—CCF 2025 Wrapped is here!
12/19/2025

Pencils down—CCF 2025 Wrapped is here!

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