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Are you ready for SoLoMo?
SoLoMo is the new retail frontier, requiring customer service in new channels. Instead of the actual physical location, retailers must now start paying a lot more attention to their digital footprint, too.
MindFire named finalist in The Network’s 2012 Best Place to Work award
The Network: Young Professionals of the Quad-Cities will announce winner of the award at May 3rd event.
Are you ready for the Facebook Timeline transition?
The big day is nearly here! After much anticipation, Facebook Timeline will automatically go live for all brand pages on March 30th ... gee, that's Friday!
MindFire wins 20 awards at Cedar Rapids Iowa City ADDY awards gala, including Best of Show
It was a big night for MindFire at the annual American Advertising Federation Cedar Rapids Iowa City ADDY Awards Gala on Saturday.
Pinterest bursts into social media world, becomes top traffic driver for retailers
Pinterest was the 60th most-visited website in the US last month, with total visits growing from 10 million to 17 million since the start of the year.
Is Social Media in your 2012 plan?
Social media is not a fad. It's a significant shift in how consumers want to interact with companies and brands. A company's participation in social media - or lack of participation - sends a clear message to consumers about their willingness to connect.
Are you ready for real-time marketing?
Just recently, HARO founder and entrepreneur Peter Shankman, was boarding a flight to New York City after a long day of meetings. Shortly before shutting off his phone for the flight, he jokingly tweeted about how much he wished he could have Morton's ste
Marketing has changed. Have you?
It used to be so easy. You build a great ad campaign. You figure out how to achieve the needed frequency and reach with the right mix of TV, radio, newspaper and/or outdoor. Then, you wait to see how it all works.
MindFire recognized as one of Corridor’s 20 Fastest Growing Companies
MindFire Communications has been recognized as one of the Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Corridor's 20 Fastest Growing Companies by the Corridor Business Journal.
Know it. Be it. Say it.
As a small business owner, it can be hard to decide how to prioritize your efforts when it comes to branding and marketing. Much of your time and energy is focused on your product or service, your cash flow, and where you will find your next customer.
3 changes to Facebook pages that make marketing easier
Chances are you've probably heard that Facebook recently underwent another Facelift. And while some of the previous modifying, updating and sculpting over at Facebook have gone undetected, this change has turned more than just a few heads.
MindFire now accredited by Better Business Bureau
MindFire Communications recently received its accreditation by the Better Business Bureau (BBB).