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Are Super Bowl ads worth it?
What do you think? Is the mere talk value surrounding the Super Bowl ads justification enough for the hair-raising media buy?

Hello Hummingbird, goodbye Google keyword data
Google has made some major changes in the past months and it’s important we pay attention

7 attributes of a hot brand
Building a hot brand is hard work. As you work on fueling the right brand experience, firing up employee engagement and sparking consumer loyalty, it’s possible to lose your way in the smoke cloud.

Consumer trust in online advertising is growing
Here’s something that should add a little spring to your step: trust in online advertising is increasing.

Sick of hyper-connected world? Your customer may be too!
As we spend more and more time staring at a small, lit-up screen, our desire for offline experiences is growing.

Successful marketing starts with the customer
Too often marketers fall into the trap of simply doing the same thing they’ve always done.

MindFire awarded 13 DAM awards, including Best of Show for second year in a row
The smokin’ gang of Arsonists took home a total of 13 DAM Awards.

Are you connecting your online and offline marketing?
All too often marketers get stuck creating distinct campaigns and content for print and digital without leveraging the power of both.

MindFire takes Best of Show at Cedar Rapids-Iowa City ADDY Awards 2 years in a row
MindFire was awarded with the coveted Best of Show award at the annual American Advertising Federation: Cedar Rapids-Iowa City ADDY Awards Gala last month.

4 things political campaign ads can teach us about marketing
Elections bring advertising - and especially TV spots - to the forefront, and we can learn a lot from them.

MindFire wins 13 awards at 2012 Dammies, including Best of Show
MindFire Communications had a top notch showing at the Design, Advertising, Marketing (DAM) Creative Club Awards last week.

Keeping it simple
People see their lives as increasingly complicated. Brands that can position themselves as the simple alternative will have an edge on many levels.