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4 Takeaways marketers should bring into 2021
From a marketing perspective, we must learn from this year and find ways to use our experiences to our advantage moving ahead. In the year of takeout, here are four takeaways to start 2021 on the right note.

Grill the Arsonist – James Patrick S.
James has become a valuable asset to MindFire and our clients. He’s got the sweet-talking skills you need as a media buyer and the strategic thinking smarts to pull it all together. See if he can handle the hot seat.

Leading through tough times
How do you lead when times are tough? We know 2020 served us a load of challenges, so here are a few things we practice through both the good times and the bad.

Staying strategic while dealing with the unexpected
How do you accomplish your big picture goals while putting out the small fires that pop up every day?

The evolution of digital broadcast in your neighborhood
Digital channels have become more accessible, and there are some great new digital branding opportunities to reach more of your audience – especially those who have cut the cord.

Questions for your brand’s new look
As you start to think about your brand identity, how do you start to figure out what that may look like? Allow us to share some thought-starters.

Grill the Arsonist – Kristin E.
We’re heating up the blog today by putting Marketing Arsonist Kristin Enright on the hot seat.

Five steps to boost your brand with analytics
Studies have shown that when companies adopt data-driven marketing strategies, they see as much as 30 percent in cost efficiency savings. We’re going to let you behind the curtain with these five steps to boost your brand with analytics.

What makes social videos work?
For many people, social media can be a mindless pastime. For brands, that presents a unique challenge: stop the scroll and engage their audience. And that is accomplished through mindful strategy, which often includes video. So how do you get social videos to work for your brand?

Your guide to social media during a crisis
There is no rulebook for when a global pandemic strikes. As billions of people are spending on average up to 20 percent more time on social media, marketers recognized the opportunity. When it comes to situations like COVID-19, how does your team react? We have a few recommendations to keep your team and your brand moving.

How to stay true to your brand during a world crisis
It’s a scary time – not only for our health and well-being, but for businesses too. We know many businesses are wondering how to proceed. And as brand experts, we’re firm believers that a strong brand is even more important during a crisis.

Grill the Arsonist – Caroline S.
Caroline Schweitzer made her way to the Quad Cities to join the team as MindFire’s Creative Arsonist in 2017. She has been a vital asset for our clients – lighting fires with her creative spark and talent. Can she handle the hot seat like she handles creating smokin’ hot concepts?