We’re an independent creative agency located in the heart of NE Minneapolis.
Human-Centered
Cause-Driven
Change-Makers
5IVE builds brands that deliver change and advance progress
Regardless of an organization’s size, audience or business model, communication and branding plays a strategic role in building trust, sustainable growth, clear positioning, and leadership. We provide engagement strategies, innovation and communication tools to build bold brands, attract loyal supporters and achieve long-term impact.
Who we support
Our clients are the change-makers, advocates, businesses and philanthropies working to transform systems, solve complex issues, develop new narratives, shift policies, and launch effective campaigns that build momentum and deliver change.
We hold deep knowledge and expertise in these areas:
– Climate Tech & Clean Energy
– Cause Marketing & Innovation
– Education & Literacy
– Environmental & Racial Justice
– Healthcare & Mental Health
– Human Rights & Social Justice
– Reproductive Rights & Justice
– Issue Advocacy
– Nonprofits & Philanthropy
– Think Tanks & Policy Advocacy
– Start Ups & Social Enterprise
– Sustainable Products & Retail
What we do
As a social impact agency, we turn ideas into actions and complex issues into simple truths. Regardless of the size or the complexity behind your cause, we work with you to shape your story, build organizational resilience, grow reach and visibility.
How we can support you:
Develop Your Strategy
– Organizational Strategic Plans & Goals
– Brand Audits & Assessments
– Strategy Workshops & Facilitation
– Brand Architecture & Naming
– Value Proposition & Differentiation
– Narrative Creation & Content Strategy
– Reputation Management & Risk Assessment
– Internal Branding & Culture
– Business Transformation
– Impact Structure & Service Productization
Tell Your Story
– Communication Planning & Audits
– Messaging & Audience Engagement
– Nomenclature, Tags & Content Modeling
– Channel Activation & Social Media
– Framing & Paradigm Shifts
– Crisis Management
– Content Development
Make Your Brand Visible
– Branding
– Audience Mapping & Journeys
– Engagement Strategies & Events
– Brand Awareness & Advertising
– Paid Media Plans & Digital Strategy
– SEO & Business Intelligence
– Industry Research & Thought Leadership