If you don't know that Minneapolis is a great ad town, 27 agencies in the area have banded together to remind you. Last summer, the agencies launched a web site, MinneADpolis. It's designed to showcase Minneapolis agencies and talent. You also get a look at the city and culture, which is a great lure for new talent. I think it's noteworthy, allowing visitors to see much of the work coming out of the area.

To be honest, I'm a bit jealous. I'd love other cities to adopt the concept, especially Detroit. Being the poster child for the nation's recession, I think the world needs to see that our Van Dyke and Woodward Avenues have a history just as rich as Madison Avenue. Detroit advertising still matters. (I'll step off my soapbox now.) If other sites like MinneADpolis exist, please share the info with the rest of us.

MinneADpolis' one shortcoming is that it's light with career opportunities. Still, it sells the city well enough that you expect the careers section to improve in time.

So if you are looking for opportunities, what do you do with a site like this? For now, bookmark it, if only to check out the work. If you don't know the Minneapolis area, you now have a directory of agencies to monitor. You also have a growing list of names to contact. It's like I said in my blog entry, "Do you want an opinion...," cast that big net and reach out. You just might be the person they are looking for. Remember, I said, "Most advertising jobs aren't advertised." (Read them both if you are new to this site.)

Agencies in Detroit, Boston, Miami, Dallas, Des Moines, LA... wherever, take note. This could be the model for your next recruiting tool.

MinneADpolis.com