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How packaging design affects choices
December 16, 2019 | Kyle Krier
Different brands use different colors, photos and fonts along with a variety of other design elements to stand out on that shelf. At MindFire, we use a wide variety of design elements to help positively affect our clients’ target audiences – to essentially make our clients stand out.
When inspiration amps up creativity
October 7, 2019 | MindFire Team
At MindFire, we’re always searching for ways to create emotional responses in our clients' target audiences. How do we inspire them to take a specific action?
Account-Based Marketing – personalized marketing on steroids
September 9, 2019 | MindFire Team
Are your divisions stuck in silos, making it difficult to connect to appropriate leads? Enter one of 2019’s most buzzworthy phrases: Account Based Marketing, or ABM.
Your personal brand can help boost your business brand
June 28, 2019 | MindFire Team
Your personal brand has the potential to add value to your organization’s brand. In fact, there’s often a very fine line between a company’s brand and the personal brands of its leadership and team.
Four favorite marketing resources
May 13, 2019 | Caroline Schweitzer
As digital marketing strategies have continued to evolve over time, we’ve discovered little tricks of the trade. I decided to compile a few of my favs in a handy little list.
Your copy is only as good as your designer
December 17, 2018 | Caroline Schweitzer
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.
Social media platforms – which one is right for you?
August 15, 2018 | MindFire Team
With so many different platforms to choose from, how do you know what the best platform is for your brand?
Inspiration Expedition – the Arsonists take on Minneapolis
July 30, 2018 | Inga Rundquist
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...
How to create a positive ad experience
April 10, 2018 | James Patrick Schmidt
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…
February 1, 2018 | Inga Rundquist
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
January 16, 2018 | Caroline Schweitzer
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.
So you think you need a new website…
October 30, 2017 | Caroline Schweitzer
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.