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When we have a spark, we like to nurture it into a full-fledged fire. It’s why we established the MindFire Light the Spark Scholarship program for high school seniors in Rock Island and Scott County who want to pursue a career in a creative field such as graphic design, copywriting, public relations, marketing and/or brand development.

When the COVID-19 pandemic changed our way of life last March, most of our Arsonists transitioned to working remotely. And while it was quite the change, we found ways to make it work. That’s why we’re sharing our burning tips for successfully working from home.

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. 

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.

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

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?

Elliott spent a summer at MindFire as a design intern and then agreed to officially join the gang full-time. Let’s see what Elliott has to say for himself when we put him in the hot seat…

For the past year, I’ve been working at MindFire and have had the joy of being called a Marketing Arsonist. While the job title (and matchbook business card) is sure to get some attention and positive reactions, it also raises a few questions.

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

We’re all still digesting the trip and how we can take the lessons we’ve learned and apply them in our personal and professional lives. But some things are certain...

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

We’re turning the tables… for this installment of “Grill the Arsonist,” the interview-er is now the interview-ee! Let's see what she had to say...