The Sunset of a Civic Giant: Inside the Decision to Dissolve the Itasca Project
MINNEAPOLIS — In a move that has sent ripples through the Upper Midwest’s business and civic corridors, the Itasca Project—a blue-ribbon alliance of CEOs and community leaders that has shaped Minnesota’s public policy for more than two decades—announced…
The Sunset of a Desktop Legend: Navigating the End of Microsoft Publisher
After a remarkable 35-year run that helped define the early era of desktop publishing, Microsoft has officially announced that its venerable software, Microsoft Publisher, will reach its "end of life" on October 13, 2026. This decision marks…
The Sunset of a Civic Giant: Inside the Dissolution of the Itasca Project
MINNEAPOLIS — For more than two decades, the Itasca Project served as the quiet powerhouse of the Twin Cities’ civic and economic engine. It was a unique, cross-sector alliance where CEOs of Fortune 500 companies sat shoulder-to-shoulder with university…
The Sunset of a Civic Giant: Analyzing the Dissolution of the Itasca Project
MINNEAPOLIS — In a move that has sent ripples through the Upper Midwest’s corporate and philanthropic circles, the Itasca Project, a cornerstone of Twin Cities civic engagement for more than two decades, has announced it will cease operations as a…
The Sunset of a Civic Giant: Inside the Decision to Disband the Itasca Project
MINNEAPOLIS — In a move that has sent ripples through the Upper Midwest’s civic and corporate landscape, the Itasca Project, a powerhouse alliance of business, philanthropic, and public sector leaders that has shaped Twin Cities policy for over two…
Suspended in West Hollywood: How a Living Billboard on the Sunset Strip Redefines Experiential Marketing
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA — Motorists and pedestrians navigating the sun-drenched corridor of Sunset Boulevard near Selma Avenue were treated to an unusual sight: a fully furnished, three-dimensional room suspended 30 feet in the air inside a billboard…
The Sunset of a Civic Giant: Inside the Decision to Dissolve the Itasca Project
For over two decades, the Itasca Project served as the quiet powerhouse behind some of Minnesota’s most significant regional policy shifts and economic development initiatives. Comprised of a high-level alliance of CEOs, philanthropic leaders, and public…
Suspended in Mid-Air: Inside Netflix’s High-Altitude Experiential Marketing Campaign on Sunset Boulevard
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA — Passersby navigating the bustling, neon-lit corridor of the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood were greeted by an unusual sight: a fully furnished, three-dimensional micro-apartment suspended 30 feet in the air. Inside this elevated…
The Sunset of the Minnesota Model: Inside the Decision to Dissolve the Itasca Project
For over two decades, the Itasca Project served as the quiet, influential engine room of the Twin Cities’ civic and economic strategy. Comprised of a high-level alliance of CEOs, philanthropic leaders, and public sector officials, the organization was…
Suspended in West Hollywood: How Netflix Built a Living Billboard on Sunset Boulevard to Promote ‘The Last House’
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA — For decades, the Sunset Strip has served as a canvas for Hollywood’s most ambitious outdoor advertisements. From hand-painted rock-and-roll billboards in the 1970s to massive, high-definition digital displays today, the historic…
