October – Innovator
Kevin Ehlinger, CEO of Think Creative Digital Marketing, is a creative marketing specialist that has earned numerous national awards for his work as a creative director. Since founding Think Creative Digital Marketing in 2001, Kevin has been working directly with a highly diverse clientele to create marketing strategies that appeal to target audiences, drive revenue and achieve tangible results. Kevin shares more below!
Every business has a story, tell us yours.
I give brands personality. I fix a company’s marketing so that it drives revenue. I rescue brands from mediocrity by helping companies think differently and innovate. Create real competitive advantage.
In my career I’ve won numerous creative awards, launched a nationally syndicated radio program, founded an international catalog company, and taught marketing and creativity to hundreds of executives and students. But I’m most excited about the work I do at Think Creative, the digital marketing agency I founded 12 years ago.
Think Creative is a pro-active agency that revitalizes brands through creative sales and marketing strategies. We know what customers want and help you generate create consistent revenue streams through creative digital marketing solutions.
Specialties: Creative and marketing strategies, website development, social marketing, and video production.
You were chosen as this month’s Innovator Client. What does being an Innovator mean to you?
“Never settling for ordinary. In my career we developed numerous ways to make our clients stand out by just trying harder and not settling for the first idea. For instance, this month we are launching a new “Social POP Video” program with OffiCenters allowing clients to get high-end video at a budget rate. We are also offering a new storyboard style video. It’s a cost-effective, innovative new approach to telling your story.
No one likes to brag about their business, but if you HAD TO . . .
We have done amazing award-winning work for our clients, including Honeywell, Deluxe, Medica and Buhler. We are very good at what we do, and our 15 years in business reinforces that.
We learn from our mistakes, especially in business. Give us some words of wisdom.
Fail fast, but never stop innovating. To be successful you have to create real points of competitive advantage. That means trying things that may fail. Test them as fast as you can so you don’t waste additional money. If they don’t work, move on to something else, but keep innovating.
Share the best advice you ever received.
Be happy where you are at, but always thirst for more.
Describe your perfect day off.
In the sun, on a beach, on a lake, surrounded by family and friends and lots of coconut rum.
What might someone be surprised to know about you?
I have a lot of diverse interests including writing children’s stories, creating art, travel and currently am the president of the Mound-Westonka Rotary.
Together we are stronger. Tell us something you like about being our client.
I am amazed at all the talented people I’ve met through OffiCenters. Great connections that have led to incredible opportunities, whether they have been able to help me or I’ve been able to help them. It’s because of the culture Lori and the OffiCenter’s team has created to help people connect.
If you could work anywhere under the sun, where would you choose?
You can’t beat it here at OffiCenters! Now just open a location in Florida!
How can people CONNECT with you?
You can email me at kevin@ithinkcreative.com or call my cell at 320-266-6668.
