Celebrating Community Builders
The following organizations are dedicated to uplifting their communities and making a positive impact in the world. We are inspired by the good work they do and believe that even small acts of kindness can lead to transformative change. KOSE is honored to contribute time and resources to causes that truly create real and […]
KOSE Announces 2025 Google Premier Partner Status
KOSE is honored to announce it has once again be recognized as a 2025 Google Premier Partner, ranking among the top 3% of participating agencies. This achievement highlights our agency’s excellence in delivering outstanding results for our clients. Our team’s dedication to innovation, strategic expertise, and campaign performance has earned KOSE recognition at the highest level. […]
Behind the Scenes: Insights From a Media Planner
We recently spoke with Paige Wensmann about her experiences as a KOSE Media Planner. Here are some of the insights she shared. Things I’ve learned at KOSE that they don’t teach you in school. What are essential skills you need as a media planner (and didn’t know you had)? What would you tell someone wanting to […]
KOSE Wins a Bronze Honor in the Shorty Impact Awards in Public Health Category
KOSE is thrilled to announce it has received a Bronze Shorty Award for its groundbreaking campaign for the Minnesota Department of Health, designed to inspire Minnesotans to get updated COVID-19 and flu vaccinations. This campaign took urgent public health action amidst COVID fatigue and vaccine hesitancy, increasing statewide COVID-19 vaccination rates by 28% and earning national […]
Geared Toward Growth, KOSE Announces the Promotion of Joe King to President
With an increased focus on growth as well as a continued emphasis on exceptional client relations, KOSE, an award-winning, Minneapolis-based, digital-first media agency, announces the promotion of Joe King to the role of President. King is an agency veteran who has spent his career in integrated ad agencies successfully leading teams on an impressive range […]
KOSE Shines in Drum Awards, Championing Data-Driven Marketing Success
KOSE, along with our partners, are proud to be named as both a winner and finalist in the prestigious Drum Awards. With a mission to help their 1 million plus readers prepare for what’s next, the Drum provides actionable insights, guidance, inspiration, and solutions to their audience. In addition, the Drum Awards seek to reward […]
KOSE Founder, Nicole Newville, Discusses Advertising Trends with the Star Tribune
KOSE founder, Nicole Newville sat down with Nick Williams of the Star Tribune to discuss the ever-changing advertising industry. “We were excited when Nick reached out to talk about some of the biggest changes facing marketers right now. We’re steeped in the data and one of the important trends we’ve been following is how mobile […]
Hand Up – How a Series of Small Connections Helped Launch My Woman-Owned Business
It’s easy to be overwhelmed by big numbers or complex problems and forget the little things. In my experience – sometimes it’s the smallest action that has the biggest impact. Since we’re celebrating our 10-year anniversary, I’m sharing the story of KOSE and some of the big and small ways people have helped us arrive […]
What’s in a Name?
People often ask about our name, KOSE. The inspiration for KOSE (pronounced KOHZ) is taken from the Norwegian word koselig. Koselig can be described in many ways, the feeling of connectedness, a sense of appreciation, or the extra thoughtfulness in a relationship. For example, in Norway, people use the long cold winter as an opportunity […]
Amidst Growth, KOSE Hires Joe King as VP, Director of Account Management
Formerly of MONO, 180 Amsterdam, Carmichael Lynch After a new business win for the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, and increased work on multi-year clients Ergotron and Bulwark, KOSE is experiencing significant growth. With this in mind, KOSE has hired agency veteran Joe King to build an account management department for the digital media […]