About

A content strategy team for your business

That’s us! We are a branding and content marketing firm specializing in small to mid-sized business strategies. We provide customized services in areas of social media strategy, brand messaging and visual identities.

Our history, our philosophy

Allée was founded by Melissa Harrison, CEO and principal, in 2006. Our team consists of professionals with a wealth of knowledge in content marketing, branding, social media and marketing strategy. Our job is to make your job easier. We treat our clients like family and are transparent in everything we do.

Our team

Melissa Harrison, Founder and CEO

Named a 2012 “Mover & Shaker” by the Star Tribune, Melissa has more than a decade of experience in content management and strategy, branding and design, working with SMBs to build strategic social media and online content strategies. Melissa believes that in order for businesses to survive, they must adapt to what customers want, which includes using social media and creative online content to provide relevant, consistent and creative information. Melissa is also a four-time recipient of the Hermes Creative Award and a regular speaker on the topics of branding, content strategy and social media. She is also a mother of four, a certified fitness instructor and lover of books. Follow Melissa on Twitter.

Shannon Neeser, Content Specialist

Shannon serves on the Board of  Minnesota Women in Marketing & Communication as the social media chair and is an avid volunteer for nonprofits in the community. Shannon has an English liberal arts degree from UW River Falls where she also served as contributor and co-editor of the undergraduate literary magazine, “Prologue.” Shannon also has a minor in creative writing and a Business Writing Certificate from the University of Minnesota’s College of Continuing Education. She has a fondness for punctuation, social media and clever diagrams. Follow her on Twitter.

Alyx Grabinger, Content Specialist

Alyx is a communication and journalism student at the University of St. Thomas. She has experience in content and project management. Alyx has a passion for social media, PR and would never turn down an opportunity to research a new topic. Follow her on Twitter.

Ashley Steiner, Content Specialist

Ashley is an advertising professional with experience in account management, strategic planning, social media and creative branding. Her biggest passions are writing, social media, anything Jane Austen, the color turquoise, and chai lattes. Ashley is currently contracting at Thomson Reuters and can be seen frequenting Target, book shops and bike trails. Follow her on Twitter.

Kris Adkins

Kris Adkins, Digital Analytics Intern

Kris has years of experience leading teams and projects in marketing and customer service organizations. She earned her Bachelor’s degree from UW-Eau Claire, along with a minor in business communications. Kris has a strong interest in social media, networking, and writing. Transplanted from Wisconsin to Minneapolis, and later to St. Michael, she values her family (including 2 great kids), close friends, and a genuine conversation. Follow her on Twitter.

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Brittah Springer, Content and Design Intern

Brittah is a junior at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities as a scientific and technological communications major with a minor in marketing and advertising. Brittah has a strong passion in social media, networking, graphic design and traveling. Brittah plans on graduating next spring to indulge in her cravings of spontaneity and adventure; the sky is the limit for her! Follow her on Twitter.

Careers

There are currently no open positions at Allée.