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Dealing with jerks, bullies and trolls on social media
Online jerks, bullies and trolls are everywhere. We recently covered simple approaches for community managers to deal with trolls with the goal to reduce the anxiety that comes with trying to figure out how to handle mean comments on a brand platform.

Is mobile taking over?
Nielsen’s 2018 audience report shows that 18-34 year-olds now spend more time on their phones than television, which means that we, as marketers, need to think about how to connect with younger audiences via mobile platforms.

Your copy is only as good as your designer
You can have the best headline in the universe, but if the design and visual execution of the message isn’t awesome, it will fall flat. Design and copy must always work together to create an intentional and effective brand touchpoint.

3 key things to know when working with influencers
An influencer is someone who has the unique ability to connect with a niche audience and impact their mindsets and decision-making. You’ll likely find an influencer in whatever sector your brand falls. So how do you find the right influencers to work with?

Brand apologies – We’re sorry. Please forgive us.
Social media increases brand communication challenges because everyone has a voice and subsequently an opinion they would like to express. Some of the biggest brands like Uber, Facebook and Wells Fargo have come under fire as of late for misusing user data, misrepresenting services and sexual harassment claims and accounts of rider-driver violence.

Social media platforms – which one is right for you?
With so many different platforms to choose from, how do you know what the best platform is for your brand?

Evergreen content. Why you need it and why it’s beautiful.
In a world where Google is constantly updating its algorithm, competitors are outputting content and you’re growing weary of this seemingly never-ending content battle, what can you do? Enter “evergreen” content to save the day!

A simple strategy to enhance your engagement on Facebook
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.

How to create a positive ad experience
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...

6 things I’ve learned managing social media programs for clients…
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…

Find your brand voice in 3 steps
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.

Our favorite campaigns from 2017
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…