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Imagine Launches Cutting Edge Digital Lab and Unveils Renovated Headquarters. Imagine, a leader in visual communications, is proud to announce the launch of its state-of-the-art Digital Lab, alongside the completion of extensive building renovations. This exciting development underscores Imagine Studio’s commitment to innovation and excellence in creating immersive branded environments. The Digital Lab’s core value lies in its forward-thinking approach to research and development, providing customers with an immersive space to explore and customize both physical and digital solutions. By investing in this advanced environment, Imagine empowers clients to engage with cutting-edge technology before making significant capital commitments. A standout feature of the space is its seamless integration of a virtual reality environment, giving clients hands-on access to explore future-forward customer experience opportunities. The lab also includes a premier Rally Bar-powered conference center for high-quality, on-camera collaborative sessions. Successfully blending physical and digital retail experiences requires a nuanced approach—one that that adapts to diverse retail formats, evolving consumer preferences, and unique brand identities.
Imagine, a leader in visual communications and experiential marketing, has released the latest in their quarterly trends series, showcasing their innovative approach and capabilities inside their state-of-the-art production facilities. The latest piece delves into three key areas: food & beverage, luxury, and holiday.
Imagine was recently featured in Wide Format Impressions “Top 5 companies” feature. The article highlighted how at Imagine, we are transforming the printing industry by combining cutting-edge technology with strategic creativity. With more than 70 presses that span across 1.5 million sq. ft. of production space and a rapidly expanding suite of services, we’re delivering unmatched value to clients in industries ranging from retail to healthcare. https://theimaginegroup.com/insights/wide-format-impressions-top-150-top-5-companies-for-2024-via-wide-format-impressions-magazine
The Imagine Group Celebrate Clio & Graphic Design USA Awards. Out of thousands of global entries, Midnight Oil, an Imagine Group company, is celebrating a major win at this year’s Clio Entertainment Awards, winning three awards for outstanding Out-of-Home (OOH) creative work. The prestigious Clio awards honor groundbreaking ideas and innovation in advertising, and Midnight Oil’s wins highlight its ability to craft bold, engaging experiences.
Imagine, today announced the massive rollout of 15+ new pieces of equipment and technology across their locations, to enable innovation and speed. This marks the latest in a series of strategic investments in cutting-edge technology, aimed at enhancing the company’s ability to deliver faster market responses and greater operational efficiencies while consistently driving innovation and maintaining high-quality standards for it’s growing customer base.“Imagine is setting new global standards once more,” says Vice President of Technology and R&D Mark Popp. “These pivotal investments solidify its status as a comprehensive provider of visual communications, in-store marketing, and commercial print solutions across diverse markets. By investing in top-tier technology, Imagine can offer unparalleled speed and quality benefits to its valued customers worldwide.” These recent purchases further enhance Imagine Studio, the creative and experiential marketing agency, aimed at delivering unparalleled value to clients. By integrating creative talent and production under one roof, Imagine now provides a direct throughline from ideation to execution, improving efficiency, access to creative talent, and seamless delivery of digital and physical experiences. Imagine expects to drive efficiencies and deliver faster speed to market for customers’ campaigns and experiential retail. Leveraging advanced technology Imagine is poised to deliver exceptional value and innovation to its clients.
In a groundbreaking shift within the creative and experiential marketing sector, Imagine, a leader in visual communications, has redefined the agency relationship. By launching a new partner consolidation strategy, Imagine aims to provide clients with exceptional value through integrated creative talent and production, resulting in more efficient workflows and seamless execution of both digital and physical experiences. Imagine's team comprises over 100 talented creative experts with broad skill sets across various industries, including retail, entertainment, healthcare, and luxury goods. This diverse expertise allows the agency to uniquely serve clients both domestically and internationally, reshaping the traditional agency relationship. “Unlike traditional agencies that often pass projects off for prototyping and execution, we offer a fully integrated approach,” said Robert Grimmett, SVP and Executive Creative Director of Imagine Studio. This integration not only reduces costs but also enhances the overall client experience. Traditional marketing partnerships often separate creative work from production, leading to increased costs and prolonged timelines. In contrast, Imagine Studio operates with a "non-agency" model, offering unparalleled flexibility whether starting from scratch or stepping in for prototyping and execution. Additionally, clients can leverage Imagine’s in-store marketing platform, Dotti, which provides complete control and visibility over retail market
Imagine appoints Chief Information Officer Michael Lang. The Imagine Group, a leading provider of visual communications, today announced that Mike Lang has been appointed Chief Information Officer, effective immediately. He will report to Chief Executive Officer, Don McKenzie, and will be based at Imagine’s headquarters in Shakopee, MN. With more than 30 years of hands-on experience as a CIO in both private and public companies, Lang will oversee Imagine’s comprehensive technology strategy and execution. His responsibilities will encompass go-to-market platforms like Dotti, emerging technology such as AI, operational technology including the ERP platform, data and analytics, technical infrastructure, cybersecurity, and all customer solution technologies. Lang has consistently demonstrated his value as a critical business partner across multiple companies. His role involves advancing the company’s technology platforms to better serve customers, boosting productivity, and enhancing the effectiveness of the IT function. “Mike has a robust background in technology leadership and strategic initiatives,” said Chief Executive Officer Don McKenzie. “He brings extensive expertise in leveraging technology to enhance customer engagement, speed to market, reducing cost, and driving innovation. We are excited to welcome him to our team.”
Minneapolis, MN) – August 14, 2024: The Imagine Group, a leading provider of visual communications, today announced the acquisition of a large set of temporary display and signage business from Meyers. Integration will take place this summer. “This acquisition aligns perfectly with our strategic growth, vision, and goals,” says Don McKenzie, Imagine Chief Executive Officer. “The temporary and signage business is core to what we do at Imagine and we are excited to have a talented and experienced team join Imagine.” Meyers’ team and expertise aligns seamlessly with Imagine’s existing teams and will significantly enhance our capacity to meet and exceed customers’ needs. With our combined resources, we can offer our clients even more innovative and engaging visual communications solutions. Meyers is a highly regarded print and packaging company with a strong reputation. “The sale of this temporary display and signage portfolio to Imagine reinforces our commitment to focus on, and grow, our core business strength of packaging and labels” said Christopher Dillon, Meyers' Chief Executive Officer. Imagine is widely recognized as a leading visual communications company, having been ranked among the top 20 in the Printing Impressions 300, as a top Wide Format Printer, and as a top 50 POP printer. Imagine has also been recognized for its creative capabilities by the Graphic Design USA awards, which honor the best designs in print, packaging, POP, internet, interactive, video & more.
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – July 16, 2024 – Imagine, a leading provider of visual communications, proudly announces the launch of Imagine Studio’s state-of-the-art Innovation Lab, a conceptual creative agency and physical space designed to enhance Imagine’s award-winning services and bring in-store innovation to life. With the introduction of on-site rapid prototyping, Imagine Studio can ideate, develop, and fast track the creation of striking designs that foster brand loyalty and maximize consumer engagement. This approach, backed by Imagine’s unparalleled print production, fabrication, and distribution capabilities, is poised to revolutionize the retail, hospitality, and food service experience. Imagine Studio has also assembled a dream team of multidisciplinary designers and production experts from renowned creative agencies, big-box retailers, and top academic institutions under one roof “where we engineer as we draw,” as Robert Grimmett, Imagine Studio’s SVP, Executive Creative Director explains. Focusing on human-centered design, the team’s unique skill sets can address all aspects of the digital signage, physical, AI integration, and phygital in-store environment. Everything from floor displays and temporary product displays to full wall-to-wall permanent and semi-permanent environments, digital and AI engagement and more, the team is ready for any challenge. As big-box retailers, c-stores, quick service restaurants, and grocery stores work to drive traffic, promote loyalty,
Imagine's commitment to Eco-friendly & Sustainable printing practices is in every project we print. The challenges facing the world are urgent and complex. We are all being called to action to carve out the path toward a more sustainable future. Our approach to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and full-cycle sustainability makes it easy for you to create meaningful changes that align with your brand’s mission and create value for your business and the planet.
