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In addition to creating amazing, kick-arse content that resonates with your audience, one way to encourage engagement is to become very proactive about engaging your community in conversations.

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...

I’ve spent a fair amount of my time over the past nine years helping MindFire clients develop, manage and measure social media marketing programs. Here are a few things I’ve learned that just might save you a headache or two…

Close your eyes and imagine your brand’s voice. What do you hear? If you’re not sure what you hear you should spend some time tending to the vocal box of your company’s voice.

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…

Do you still hear the phrase “print is dead?” Pair that with the struggles in the newspaper industry and the dramatic rise of online advertising and we are likely to believe it. However, print is still a very relevant medium for your brand – and your brain – and there is scientific evidence to support it.

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.

While the chances are good that your website needs a fresh redesign (what? No one uses Flash anymore?), it could also indicate that your company’s overall branding and marketing efforts could use some attention, too.

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.

This time we’ve got Jamie, our Interactive Arsonist, in the hot seat. Jamie began her career as a media planner, but quickly fell in love with the web development world...

If you’ve been tasked with writing copy and you don’t know where to begin, “start where the reader starts” reminds us to think about what the consumer of the information would want. Looking at your brand through your customers’ eyes is an important exercise for any writer.

In today’s digital and online world, a significant component of marketing is social media. By combining traditional PR tactics with strategic social media efforts, you can ignite awareness and begin to convert prospects. We show you how with this example....