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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.

MindFire receives “Best Place to Work” recognition from local young professionals group
The Network: Young Professionals of the Quad Cities recently awarded MindFire with their annual Best Place to Work award.

MindFire named to CBJ’s Fastest Growing Companies list 2nd year in a row
The paper's annual award recognizes the region's fastest growing companies.
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.

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.
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.

As an advertiser, are daily deal sites like Groupon really worth it?
More than likely, you're one of the millions of people who receive a daily Groupon email full of smokin' hot deals and discounts. From an advertising perspective - are social buying sites like Groupon or Living Social really worth it?

Decoding QR codes – what are they and can they help your business?
The hot topic among many marketers these days are QR codes, or quick response codes. In a relatively short time span, they've leapt onto the marketing scene and, as recent stats suggest, they're starting to catch on.

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.
MindFire now accredited by Better Business Bureau
MindFire Communications recently received its accreditation by the Better Business Bureau (BBB).

MindFire heats up 2011 Addy Awards ceremony in Cedar Rapids with 4 awards including Judge’s Choice
MindFire continued its Addy award hot streak at the American Advertising Federation Cedar Rapids - Iowa City ADDY Awards Gala last Friday, winning four awards, including Judge's Choice.