Fast Horse

Headquartered in the North Loop neighborhood of Minneapolis, Fast Horse describes itself as an independent, integrated creative communications agency. The company has worked with national and regional brands across food and beverage, automotive, retail, financial services and consumer goods, including names such as Audi, Best Buy, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cargill, Heineken, General Mills, Mentos, Nationwide and Toro, among others. The team is small, with between one and ten members, and positions itself around a philosophy of combining creative ideas with practical, measurable outcomes for clients. Fast Horse's stated capabilities span strategy, creative and design, production, content, experiential work, media relations, influencer marketing, social media and analytics, alongside the SEO, PPC, branding, advertising, digital strategy and video production listed among its declared services. Its approach centers on integration, aiming to have each campaign element, from creative concept to media execution, work in coordination rather than in isolation. Example projects referenced on its site include seasonal and product-launch campaigns for brands like Dunkin', Fiber One, Dos Equis and Heineken, as well as ongoing communications work for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota and Deluxe Corporation. The agency also runs an Integrate Program, described as an immersive opportunity for young professionals entering the field.