Bridges

It began with a simple strategy and a dogged determination to make what sells. After all, what good is a product if it doesn't produce profits?

Bridges was founded to bridge the gap between customers and brands, transforming consumer market trends into actionable opportunities.

We're not a large shop. We don't want to be.

Our entrepreneurial team of partners bring a sense of urgency to market challenges. We custom create products that engage, inspire and activate consumer activity.

Incorporated in 1997, BCG is growing its reputation as a customer portal. Welcome aboard.

Milestones

1995
Consulting services firm founded
1995
Pontiac-based Perry Drug Stores (now Rite Aid) and Campau Advertising partner with Bridges Communications Group to introduce DOO-IT-UP, African American hair care campaign
1996
Detroit-based Monroe Associates hires Bridges Communications Group to support the passage of casino-enabling legislation
1997
Company incorporation
1998
Michigan Minority Business Development Council (MMBDC) retains Bridges Communications Group to conduct strategic market research resulting in the launch of Network Magazine.
1998
HealthVision, a health communications production company, hires Bridges Communications Group to handle market research, launch and marketing operations
1998
Campau Advertising, an African American hair care company, hires Bridges Communications Group to handle its national Kmart co-op rollout.
2000
WorkPlace Integrators, the nation's largest African American-owned Steelcase Dealership, extends one week consulting agreement to two-year consulting contract.
2002
Bridge Magazine, a B2B publication debuts
2003
The Savings Plans, a joint venture media partnership between Hispanic-owned companies ASG Renaissance and Papel Media, African American-owned Real Times Media, Woman-owned Bridges Communications Group, Inc. and Valassis is founded
2003
BOLD Magazine, an urban health magazine is produced on behalf of its exclusive sponsor, The Michigan Department of Community Health
2004
Soul Source, urban Christian magazine launch
2006
Valassis extends invitation to lead its national newspaper media summit.
2007
Bridges Communications Group founder goes corporate to head Valassis Hispanic media efforts
2009
FIT, a healthy living magazine for today's family lifestyles, debuts
2009
UP - Urban Professionals product launch