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Social media increases brand communication challenges because everyone has a voice and subsequently an opinion they would like to express. Some of the biggest brands like Uber, Facebook and Wells Fargo have come under fire as of late for misusing user data, misrepresenting services and sexual harassment claims and accounts of rider-driver violence.

What's it like to be an intern at MindFire? Our very own Macey Harms shares her experiences...

With so many different platforms to choose from, how do you know what the best platform is for your brand?

In a world where Google is constantly updating its algorithm, competitors are outputting content and you’re growing weary of this seemingly never-ending content battle, what can you do? Enter “evergreen” content to save the day!

MindFire Communications was recognized by the Construction Media Alliance for campaigns developed for John Deere and Hitachi Construction Machinery – Americas.

As a media buyer, I’m constantly evaluating and re-evaluating media outlets for reach, frequency, impressions and engagement. This type of analysis is important when making decisions about where to spend your ad dollars – but it’s not the only thing you should think about when creating a media campaign...

There are few things we love more than a fantastic marketing campaign, and 2017 brought some genius creations from brands we know and love.  We asked a few of our Arsonists to tell us their favorites, and they didn’t disappoint…

The disappearing video and images that were made popular by Snapchat – and are now exploding on Instagram Stories – may disappear from your feed in 24 hours, but it looks like the medium warrants a more permanent spot in brands’ marketing mix.

It’s that time again! This month we’re delving deeper into the mind of Kyle Krier, Design Arsonist and Co-owner at MindFire to see what gets him fired up.

Sparks flew at the 49th Annual American Advertising Awards in Cedar Rapids this weekend when MindFire was recognized with a total of 15 Addy awards. Awards included one judge’s choice, three best in category, six gold and five silver awards.

If you’re annoyed by all the bad TV commercials out there, you should be. Just about everyone else is annoyed by them, too. Sadly, there’s probably no quicker way to lower brand perception than creating low-budget TV spots. When was the last time you hired a lawyer who had TV commercials? Yep, never.

Music can create a powerful, nuanced emotional state. It can communicate feelings in a particular moment, the mood of a scene or the overall spot's tone. And it does it in a way that’s impossible with any other tools.