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What’s your story?
Your brand's story has the potential to be much more than just filler for your website's "About Us" page. It could be your most powerful marketing tool.

American Bankers Association recognizes MidWestOne Bank’s campaign as hot!
MindFire work is featured in ABA Bank Marketing Magazine.
Branding vs. marketing
What's the difference between branding and marketing? The answer is more than just a matter of semantics. Ultimately, it's a matter of your bottom line.

MindFire wins 13 awards at 2012 Dammies, including Best of Show
MindFire Communications had a top notch showing at the Design, Advertising, Marketing (DAM) Creative Club Awards last week.

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 featured in global package design book
Chois Package highlights MindFire's Mississippi River Distilling Company bottle labels.
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.

Does your brand have personality?
Brands that show some personality and attitude - empathy, humor, generosity, humanity - are being embraced by consumers. Is your brand positioned to take advantage of this new trend?
TED announces 2012 “Ads Worth Spreading” winners
Ads Worth Spreading is designed to recognize and reward innovation, ingenuity and intelligence in advertising - the ads that people want to see, and share with their friends.

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.