Larsen Announces New Business Worth $1.5 Million In Revenue

Minneapolis | September 21, 2005

Larsen, the largest and longest established strategic communications design agency in Minnesota, today announced the addition of $1.5 million in new work for clients including Best Buy, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, Buffalo Wild Wings, Microsoft and MTS Systems. 

"We are pleased to work with these prestigious companies," said Tim Larsen, the agency's founder and president. "For 30 years we have served as a trusted business advisor to our clients, and their success has fueled our own."

Larsen's new clients include:

Best Buy, North America's leading specialty retailer of consumer electronics, personal computers, entertainment software and appliances. Larsen is developing product names, identities and packaging. 

Black River Asset Management, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cargill and a global asset management company. Larsen is creating an identity, visual system and intranet site.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, the largest health plan based in Minnesota—covering 2.6 million members. Larsen is designing print and interactive communications. 

Buffalo Wild WIngs, one of the top 10 fastest-growing restaurant chains in the country. Larsen is designing the company's menu, in-store graphics and packaging. 

Genesys, a leading provider of call center software. Larsen is developing an overall theme and corresponding materials. 

Microsoft, the worldwide leader in providing software and services to business and individuals. Larsen is creating event communication materials. 

MTS Systems, a global supplier of testing products for design, development and manufacturing processes. Larsen is providing branding, advertising and product launch communications. 

Park Nicollet Health Services, comprised of Park Nicollet Clinics, Methodist Hospital, Park Nicollet Institute and Park Nicollet Foundation, is a nationally known leader in healthcare delivery services. Larsen is creating communications for the organization's major gifts campaign. 

Westlaw, a leading legal information service from Thomson West. Larsen is providing consulting services. 

Larsen is known nationally for its award-winning work for clients in the financial, technology, healthcare, medical technology, retail and food industries. Larsen has a staff of 50 and offices in Minneapolis and the San Francisco Bay Area.