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Rebranding and reigniting the MindFire brand
February 14, 2025 | Caroline Schweitzer
Learn how we became our own client, trusting our process to rebrand our logo, identity, and strategy for a bold, fresh future while staying true to our roots.
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Grill the Arsonist – Don F.
September 18, 2024 | MindFire Team
Don F. is sharing his insights that have shaped his approach to marketing and career in web development in the latest edition of Grill the Arsonist.
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Charlotte ignites our creative spark: MindFire’s 2024 Inspiration Expedition
August 28, 2024 | Olivia Martinez
Our 2024 Inspiration Expedition galvanized Arsonists to expand their knowledge, embrace creativity and discover new ways to spark eureka moments!
Laura Anderson Shaw
Grill the Arsonist – Laura A. S.
August 7, 2024 | MindFire Team
No one loves a deadline more than Marketing Arsonist Laura. But she’s more than a top-notch project manager. She’s a doer who’s willing to get her hands dirty to get the job done- whether it’s for a client or when it comes to rehabbing her historic home. She’s spilling it all in this edition of […]
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Grill the Arsonist – Allison B.
May 9, 2024 | MindFire Team
Design Arsonist Allison is a storyteller who loves creating characters to star in her video work. She’s an Illinois girl with a busy summer planned. She's telling us all about it from the hot seat in this edition of “Grill the Arsonist.”
Grill the Arsonist – Karina H.
February 8, 2024 | MindFire Team
Meet one of our Social Media Arsonists, Karina! The newest member of the MindFire team is in the hot seat to answer questions about social media trends, the trends that have GOT to go and her dream job!
MindFire named one of the “Coolest Places to Work” in the Quad Cities
December 11, 2023 | MindFire Team
Cool workplace.  Fiery Creative. We like to think that’s what you get when the talents of our writers, creators, designers and brand arsonists are put to work for our clients.
A strong brand leads to a fast (and fun!) partnership on breaking news
October 5, 2023 | MindFire Team
When a solid brand foundation is in place, it becomes much easier and more efficient to execute special campaigns and events for our clients, like the Quad Cities International Airport.
MindFire wins 5 ADAI Awards, including a “Best of Category”
May 4, 2023 | MindFire Team
The MindFire team earned awards across several categories for work with our diverse clients, including four Awards of Excellence and one of the coveted Best of Category awards.
Grill the Arsonist – Olivia M.
August 29, 2022 | MindFire Team
MindFire welcomed some brand-new faces in 2022, so it’s time for another edition of “Grill the Arsonist.” Social Media Arsonist Olivia Martinez joined the team in March. “Liv” (as we like to call her) earned her bachelor’s and master’s in communication from Western Illinois University.
Grill the Arsonist – Amanda B.
December 14, 2021 | MindFire Team
Well folks, it’s about that time again for another edition of “Grill the Arsonist”! Next up is Amanda Bertolozzi.
Inside design: Putting a designer in the hot seat
September 27, 2021 | Andrea Manor
Design Arsonist Andrea Manor is used to answering lots of questions about the design process. Check out her list of FAQ to learn more about the wonderful world of design!