Northwoods Marketing Summit

08/06/2026

We’re proud to share the new website for the St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin, created to better serve Tribal members, share important resources, and make it easier to access information across departments, services, news, events, and community updates.

This site was built with purpose: to support communication, improve navigation, and reflect the Tribe’s ongoing commitment to cultural stewardship, sovereignty, and the next seven generations.

A big thank you to the St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin for trusting North of Eight with this project. We’re honored to have played a part in helping bring this new digital home to life.

Take a look here: stcroixojibwe-nsn.gov/

05/27/2026

Your brand shouldn’t just look good. It should mean something. 🌱

That’s the difference between decoration and direction.

When we partner with businesses across the Midwest and beyond, we start with clarity. What you stand for, who you serve, and how you want to be felt.

Then we build from there. Positioning that creates space. Messaging that builds trust. Design that supports the strategy.

This is the kind of work that resonates and keeps working long after launch.

We’re grateful to collaborate with brands who would rather be a neighbor than just a billboard. 🤝

05/22/2026

Stop trying to market like you live in Manhattan (unless you actually live in Manhattan, then you do you, boo).

You’re building a business in the Midwest. The places where handshakes still matter. 🤝🌲

Your marketing should fit that. Start with a few simple, local-first moves that help neighbors find you:
• Make your Google Business Profile complete (hours, photos, accurate category)
• Use place-based keywords - town names and nearby landmarks in your copy
• Keep your name, address, phone consistent across listings
• Ask happy customers for a quick review

Midwest brands don’t need louder hype. They need clear positioning, messaging that sounds human, and steady work that builds trust.

That’s the work we care about at North of Eight Design & Marketing. Let’s grow something great. Need help with any/all of the above? Let 'minnow'.

05/20/2026

Stop posting. Start positioning. 🌲✨

You do not need more content. You need content that knows where it is going.

We work with solo marketers and small teams who are tired of shouting into the void. We have been there too.

A realistic weekly rhythm for a solo marketer looks less like chaos and more like intention. Monday is for clarifying your positioning and deciding the main message for the week. Midweek, you create one strong pillar piece like a long caption, carousel, or blog. That becomes the source for everything else. By Wednesday, you are turning it into shorter content like a video or story. Thursday is for showing up in the community, engaging and responding. Friday is a short review and planning session for the week ahead.

This is what built to perform actually looks like. Clear positioning before creative. Messaging that sounds like you, not like everyone else. Strategy that builds authority instead of draining your energy. Systems that give you space to breathe while still staying consistent.

We wish more brands had this foundation from the start. Not more noise. Not more busywork. Just clarity that works across Wisconsin, Minnesota, and beyond.

When you are ready to stop guessing and start growing, book a quick chat here: https://calendly.com/kassie-northofeightdesign/15mindisco
🤝

05/18/2026

Great brands don’t just look good. They make people feel understood. 🌲✨

That is the kind of work we care about.

At North of Eight Design & Marketing, every project starts with clarity.
• Who you are
• Who you serve
• Why it matters

When we shoot brand photos, we keep things grounded so it feels like the real experience your customers walk into. Natural light over staged setups, real spaces instead of sterile sets, and simple styling with real team moments.

From there, strategy leads. Design supports. Messaging connects.

You stop chasing trends. You start building trust.

Serving businesses across Wisconsin, Minnesota, and beyond, we partner with teams who are ready to grow with purpose and direction.

Call to see if this is a fit 715-204-4182

05/11/2026

Midwestern Marketing is not being afraid to show off whether or not you can swim in the deep end.

It's not about just looking good on a screen. It's an opportunity to emphasize the quality work that you do.

In the Midwest, trust is earned. Conversations matter. And word of mouth travels fast.

So your marketing? It should:

✨ Lead with clarity, not noise
✨ Build authority without ego
✨ Sound like a real human
✨ Reflect the communities you actually serve

And when spring rolls around, tweak your offers to match the season while keeping your voice steady. Fresh framing, same values.

Stop shouting into the void. Start positioning with purpose.

Because growth in the Midwest isn’t about hype. It’s about showing up consistently and saying what you mean.

That’s the kind of strategy we believe in. The kind that feels like Wisconsin's fresh air in the Spring and works long after a post goes live. 🌲

Let’s grow something that works.

04/22/2026

We can't thank you all enough for making last week such a great event! We wanted to take a moment to thank each of our sponsors for helping bring our vision to life! Here's a shoutout to our MINNOW sponsors.

Boone Docks Marine
Entrepreneur Fund
Northwest Regional Planning Commission
Siren Area Chamber of Commerce
Shrubadee

Go check out each of these incredible businesses and organizations (and leave at least one of them a 5-star review if you feel so kind): https://northwoodsmarketingsummit.com/sponsors/

04/22/2026

We can't thank you all enough for making last week such a great event! We wanted to take a moment to thank each of our sponsors for helping bring our vision to life! Here's a shoutout to our BLUEGILL sponsors.

Century 21 Property Professionals
Danbury - WI - FUN, Home of Jordan Buck
Jensen-Sundquist
Polk Burnett Electric Cooperative
Superior Spray Foam
Burnett County Development Association

Go check out each of these incredible businesses and organizations (and leave at least one of them a 5-star review if you feel so kind):
https://northwoodsmarketingsummit.com/sponsors/

04/22/2026

We can't thank you all enough for making last week such a great event! We wanted to take a moment to thank each of our sponsors for helping bring our vision to life! Here's a shoutout to our WALLEYE sponsors.

Burnett County Tourism Coalition
Hargrove Travel
North of Eight Design & Marketing
Northwoods Santa
Schmitz's Economart
St. Croix Casinos
Webb Lake Men's Club

Go check out each of these incredible businesses and organizations (and leave at least one of them a 5-star review if you feel so kind): https://northwoodsmarketingsummit.com/sponsors/

04/22/2026