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7 attributes of a hot brand
October 8, 2013 | Inga Rundquist
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.
Sick of hyper-connected world? Your customer may be too!
July 17, 2013 | Inga Rundquist
As we spend more and more time staring at a small, lit-up screen, our desire for offline experiences is growing.
Content marketing is the Great Equalizer
May 15, 2013 | MindFire Team
Your marketing and branding goals are big but your budget isn’t. It’s a challenge many marketers face. And that’s why so many small businesses are enthusiastically embracing the benefits of content marketing.
The 4-1-1 on Facebook metrics
May 3, 2013 | Inga Rundquist
With numbers continuing to grow, it’s becoming increasingly important for marketers to pay attention to how their Facebook pages are performing.
MindFire awarded 13 DAM awards, including Best of Show for second year in a row
April 12, 2013 | Inga Rundquist
The smokin’ gang of Arsonists took home a total of 13 DAM Awards.
Are you connecting your online and offline marketing?
March 20, 2013 | Inga Rundquist
All too often marketers get stuck creating distinct campaigns and content for print and digital without leveraging the power of both.
What’s your story?
October 22, 2012 | MindFire Team
Your brand's story has the potential to be much more than just filler for your website's "About Us" page. It could be your most powerful marketing tool.
Word of mouth marketing has a whole new taste
September 9, 2012 | Inga Rundquist
People trust - and often base their buying decisions - on the product/service reviews they read online.
Branding vs. marketing
August 13, 2012 | MindFire Team
What's the difference between branding and marketing? The answer is more than just a matter of semantics. Ultimately, it's a matter of your bottom line.
MindFire wins 13 awards at 2012 Dammies, including Best of Show
July 9, 2012 | Inga Rundquist
MindFire Communications had a top notch showing at the Design, Advertising, Marketing (DAM) Creative Club Awards last week.
Managing internal communications during rapid growth
May 31, 2012 | Inga Rundquist
Internal communications can be a challenge for growing companies. When businesses reach a certain size, it's not uncommon to run into communication roadblocks.
MindFire receives “Best Place to Work” recognition from local young professionals group
May 17, 2012 | Inga Rundquist
The Network: Young Professionals of the Quad Cities recently awarded MindFire with their annual Best Place to Work award.