MindFire Communications

05/29/2026

No brand plans for a PR crisis, but every brand inevitably faces one.

A reputational challenge can come from anywhere: a viral negative review, a social post that misses the mark, a product safety concern, a personnel issue or even external events like weather disruptions or global crises. The overall impact on your brand’s perception often depends less on what happened and more on how you respond.

Is this topic making your hands sweat? We get it! Check out our tips: https://www.mindfirecomm.com/blog/is-your-brand-ready-for-a-pr-crisis/.

05/21/2026

Elliott joined MindFire as an intern with a sharp eye, great design instincts and a knack for making raw footage tell a real story. Fast forward to today – he’s a pivotal part of our video team, bringing ideas to life and turning concepts into content that stands out.

Eight years in, and he’s still finding new ways to make the work better (and cooler).

Thanks for being part of the crew, Elliott. We’re lucky to have you!

05/18/2026

Congratulations to Mallary, our intern extraordinaire, on graduating from St. Ambrose University. Welcome to the real world, Mallary! 😉

For funsies – what year did everyone graduate from college? Drop it in the comments!

05/13/2026

It’s always a good day when the whole crew gets together for our quarterly Firestarters meeting! We spent the day catching up, reconnecting and touring the Buffalo Bill Museum LeClaire IA.

05/08/2026

Happy, happy birthday, Don! We hope your day is filled with lots of love - may this be your best year yet!

05/08/2026

Cheers to Amanda on 8 years of bringing the heat at MindFire. We adore you for your hustle, heart and ability to keep everything (and everyone) moving forward.

We’re lucky to have you on the team as an Account Executive and Shareholder. Let’s get fired up for year 9!

05/04/2026

Search behavior is changing. Visibility is no longer just about search rankings. It’s about whether AI platforms recognize, understand and reference your brand.

This is where AI Optimization (AIO) comes in. Learn what AIO is, how it works and how you can ensure your brand is showing up in responses in this month’s blog post: https://www.mindfirecomm.com/blog/ai-discoverability/

05/01/2026

Love live music and the mighty Mississippi? Our friends over at the QC Channel Cat are looking for help in selecting the lineup for their inaugural Channel Cat Sessions.

Select your favorite performer from the lists of finalists and you’ll be entered to win 6 tickets for the Channel Cat. Sounds like a win-win to us! 😉

Quad Cites – we need your help! We received so many amazing musician submissions for our inaugural Channel Cat Sessions; now we need your help to choose who will perform on board this summer.

Submit your vote for one of the finalists below:
• Eva Kendall
• Angela Meyer
• Marty Garrett Music
• Mo Carter
• Adrian Guerra
• Kaiden Leezer
• Jacob Hemenway Music
• Kyle Eddy (creates music under the name Detuned Gloom and Tunnel Trash)

Vote once per day through May 7. Each vote earns you an entry to win SIX tickets to ride Channel Cat: https://www.channelcatqc.com/sessions-vote.php?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=paid_social&utm_campaign=channel_cat_sessions

04/25/2026

Happy birthday, James!

Somewhere between big ideas and getting things across the finish line… you’ll find James.

Cool under pressure, sharp when it counts and always making the work better. Today’s agenda: celebrate accordingly.

04/21/2026

Is there a better way to start the day than with Junior Achievement of the Heartland?

Our co-owner, Amy Behning, loved getting in front of the next generation of creative minds to talk all things agency life.

We’re always inspired by the work Junior Achievement is doing to connect classrooms to careers and spark curiosity in students across our community.