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Reflections on My Time as Wendt’s Leader
As I look back on my years at Wendt, twenty-two of them as CEO, I’m filled with a mix of gratitude, pride, and awe at the
May 6, 2026
Mclaughlin
BRANDING STATIONARY BRAND STORY
About the client
Just beyond the Rocky Mountain Front, nestled among the river bottoms and sweeping plains of Central Montana, the McLaughlin Research Institute for Biomedical Sciences has been delivering cutting-edge science to the world since 1954. Despite the esteemed discoveries made every day by their team of revered scientists, their brand was still stuck in the past. Seeking a refreshed image that felt confident, modern, simple, and idealistic, they worked with Wendt to unearth a brand that reflected the depth of impact their work has on the world.
The Solution
Wendt facilitated a brand discovery session and developed a new logo, distinct visual brand look, brand messaging and concepts, and new collateral reflecting the refreshed brand. The rebrand took them from an organization that appeared to be stuck in the past to a brand that was as modern and innovative as the scientific discoveries they make.
Marketing motivation and Wendt shenanigans worthy of a subscription.
As I look back on my years at Wendt, twenty-two of them as CEO, I’m filled with a mix of gratitude, pride, and awe at the
There are a lot of conversations right now about AI in marketing. Some people are cautiously experimenting, and some have dived all the way in, proudly handing over the keys. So, in the spirit of curiosity, we decided to try something: We tasked AI with creating our marketing strategy for one week. No guardrails. No edits. Just prompts in, outputs out. Here’s what happened and what it taught us.
A strong brand is more than design elements or a clever tagline—it’s the story you tell and the connection you build. Every interaction shapes how your audience sees you, which is why consistency matters…
At Wendt, our team knows that the best recipe for success comes from mixing a little bit of everyone’s unique “flavor” into the work we do.
Marketing motivation and Wendt shenanigans worthy of a subscription.
As I look back on my years at Wendt, twenty-two of them as CEO, I’m filled with a mix of gratitude, pride, and awe at the
There are a lot of conversations right now about AI in marketing. Some people are cautiously experimenting, and some have dived all the way in, proudly handing over the keys. So, in the spirit of curiosity, we decided to try something: We tasked AI with creating our marketing strategy for one week. No guardrails. No edits. Just prompts in, outputs out. Here’s what happened and what it taught us.
A strong brand is more than design elements or a clever tagline—it’s the story you tell and the connection you build. Every interaction shapes how your audience sees you, which is why consistency matters…
At Wendt, our team knows that the best recipe for success comes from mixing a little bit of everyone’s unique “flavor” into the work we do.