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MindFire named one of the “Coolest Places to Work” in the Quad Cities
December 11, 2023 | MindFire Team
Cool workplace.  Fiery Creative. We like to think that’s what you get when the talents of our writers, creators, designers and brand arsonists are put to work for our clients.
Research-backed marketing: How good data drives good decisions
November 20, 2023 | Kristin Enright
Research can reveal what customers and potential customers already think about your brand. The raw data is important, but the real value lies in the actionable insights that research reveal. When we present research results to our clients, we always provide actionable recommendations that they can implement immediately.
A strong brand leads to a fast (and fun!) partnership on breaking news
October 5, 2023 | MindFire Team
When a solid brand foundation is in place, it becomes much easier and more efficient to execute special campaigns and events for our clients, like the Quad Cities International Airport.
5 keys to creating high quality content
September 18, 2023 | Kristin Stires
Understanding your brand gives you the opportunity to create authentic, high-quality content that resonates with your audience. That’s marketing gold!
5 hot marketing tips you can implement today
August 8, 2023 | Inga Rundquist
While we’re huge advocates for creating actionable plans that are rooted in a solid strategy, we also realize that quick and simple changes can often make a pretty big impact.
MindFire wins 5 ADAI Awards, including a “Best of Category”
May 4, 2023 | MindFire Team
The MindFire team earned awards across several categories for work with our diverse clients, including four Awards of Excellence and one of the coveted Best of Category awards.
Does your brand need a podcast?
March 29, 2023 | MindFire Team
Podcasts open up opportunities for content creators to reach new audiences in a more intimate, long-format way. And it no longer requires access to expensive studio equipment. We take stock of the environment, considering reasons why you should and shouldn’t jump on the podcast bandwagon.
Marketing trends to watch in 2023
February 21, 2023 | MindFire Team
If you're like most marketers, January flew by and you're already knee-deep in driving implementation for the new year. Check out these five top trends to make sure your actions are hitting the mark.
Facebook pages have a new look – are you here for it?
December 8, 2022 | Olivia Martinez
According to Meta, NPE is a new way for page admins to manage their professional presence by helping them build their brand, grow their audience and connect with followers.
Instagram is all in on Reels – and you should be, too!
October 20, 2022 | MindFire Team
By leaning into Reels, you can work with the algorithm to build your brand, rather than fighting against it.
Grill the Arsonist – Olivia M.
August 29, 2022 | MindFire Team
MindFire welcomed some brand-new faces in 2022, so it’s time for another edition of “Grill the Arsonist.” Social Media Arsonist Olivia Martinez joined the team in March. “Liv” (as we like to call her) earned her bachelor’s and master’s in communication from Western Illinois University.
Three ways to make media pitches work
August 22, 2022 | MindFire Team
Make sure your story is the one that gets told by using best practices to secure your brand as a dependable source.