Strong Minded Agency

Strong Minded Agency Strong Minded Agency is a local digital marketing agency that helps businesses and brands.

Today is International Day of Charity.A good reminder that even the best causes still need clear communication.People ar...
09/05/2026

Today is International Day of Charity.

A good reminder that even the best causes still need clear communication.

People are more likely to give, volunteer, share, or show up when they understand the story.

Who needs help?
Why does it matter?
What is the impact?
How can someone take action?

Fundraising is not just about asking for support.

It is about helping people understand why their support matters.

For the schools, nonprofits, healthcare organizations, community groups, and local causes doing important work, your message deserves to be seen, understood, and acted on.

Too many local brands think using a template is the same thing as brand consistency.It is not.You do not want to radical...
09/01/2026

Too many local brands think using a template is the same thing as brand consistency.

It is not.

You do not want to radically change your design and theme with every post.

But if you use the exact same template every time, you risk being ignored.

Users need a reason to stop the scroll.

They will not stop if they think they have already seen your post.

So when you are creating content online, stick with your brand guidelines.

Use your colors.

Use your fonts.

Use your voice.

But do not use the same template over and over again.

Eventually, you become white noise.

08/31/2026

Trying to keep up with social media changes?

That's kind of our thing.

Marketing should not feel like a second job.You already have a business to run.You shouldn’t have to spend every week fi...
08/28/2026

Marketing should not feel like a second job.

You already have a business to run.

You shouldn’t have to spend every week figuring out what to post, what to write, what to film, what to update, and what to measure.

That is where a system helps.

We can help turn your ideas, expertise, updates, and conversations into marketing that actually gets done.

Websites.
Social media.
Blogs.
Videos.
Emails.
Strategy.

The goal is not to make marketing more complicated.

It is to make it easier to show up consistently, clearly, and with a plan.

Stop making marketing harder than it needs to be.

Strong Minds Build Strong Brands.

We don’t get to hang out and chat at the water cooler every day, but there is not a day that goes by where we are not in...
08/27/2026

We don’t get to hang out and chat at the water cooler every day, but there is not a day that goes by where we are not in contact.

Whether it is an Instagram message sharing a trending video, a quick Trello note about an upcoming project, or a late-night text from Luke telling us to go outside and check out some star in the sky, we are connected.

We take pride in making sure everyone understands where we are with every project.

And when one person needs to step out, someone else steps right in without missing a beat.

Being remote does not hurt our communication skills.

It kills our overall word count and opportunities to laugh, but we make up for that when we record podcasts and have our monthly filming days.

Just because the internet tells you to make short-form video does not mean every short-form video is worth watching.Yes,...
08/26/2026

Just because the internet tells you to make short-form video does not mean every short-form video is worth watching.

Yes, Reels, Shorts, and TikToks can help you get more reach.

But the format is not magic.

A boring 30-second talking-head video is still boring.

The algorithm might help people find your video, but the content still has to keep them there.

Say something useful.

Make a real point.

Show some personality.

Give people a reason to keep watching.

Short-form video works best when it is short, clear, and actually worth someone’s time.

Earlier this month, I was designing a logo.It was crunch time, so I used AI to help develop some early ideas and concept...
08/25/2026

Earlier this month, I was designing a logo.

It was crunch time, so I used AI to help develop some early ideas and concepts.

The final product ended up being a hybrid of an AI-generated direction, manual adjustments in Adobe Illustrator, and a lot of design judgment along the way.

That is the part people sometimes miss.

AI can create something impressive very quickly.

But getting from “interesting idea” to “polished final design” still takes taste, refinement, experience, and knowing what to change.

I did not type one prompt and call it finished.

I prompted, adjusted, refined, and tested ideas for over three hours. Then I brought the graphic into Illustrator and made the changes it needed to actually work.

AI helped speed up the process.

It helped explore options.

It helped get ideas on the screen faster.

But the final design still needed a designer.

We are not anti-AI art.

We just think the best results still come from a mix of good tools, good taste, and someone willing to keep working after the first draft.

- Eric

HR violations. Car accidents. Health care. Auger boring. School fundraising. Soccer camps. Town meeting minutes.It is am...
08/24/2026

HR violations. Car accidents. Health care. Auger boring. School fundraising. Soccer camps. Town meeting minutes.

It is amazing how many industries we can touch in a single day.

We learn something new every day.

Push ourselves out of our comfort zones every day.

Usually screw something up, fix it, and laugh every day.

We have our local clients and friends to thank for that.

Some have been working with us for a decade.

Some just made the Christmas card list this year.

Thanks for inviting us into your world and letting us be a small part of your success.

When every other agency is trying to automate everything and remove human interaction, we are doing the opposite.We want...
08/21/2026

When every other agency is trying to automate everything and remove human interaction, we are doing the opposite.

We want to bring you into the conversation.

Literally.

We are still all about efficiency, but we know your voice is what helps you stand out and excel.

Instead of rehashing AI-generated slop, we have developed a content marketing plan that still makes it easy for the business owner, but requires just one conversation per month.

That conversation helps shape everything we do, including helping your business stand out among the countless pieces of humanless content being mass-produced.

We think you are interesting.

So will your customers.

Let us talk with you and help get your voice and message out.

I remember getting bombarded with social media ads promoting “creator awards.”Things like Tellys, W3, and the rest.At fi...
08/20/2026

I remember getting bombarded with social media ads promoting “creator awards.”

Things like Tellys, W3, and the rest.

At first, I was impressed when I saw agencies winning these awards.

Then I looked into them.

The short version?

A lot of these awards are pay-to-enter. Yes, there are usually committees, judging, and voting. But there are also endless categories, which means if you really want to win something, there is a good chance you can find a lane.

So I dismissed them and moved on with my day.

I was not paying for an award.

But my tone has changed a little over the years.

Now more than ever, placing awards on your website can be valuable.

Yes, deep down, we may know how the award game works.

But the general public does not always know that. Search engines and AI tools may not fully understand the context either.

What they do see is another signal that your business is credible, established, and recognized for its work.

When it comes to authority, search rankings, and showing up in AI-generated answers, these signals can matter.

So don't be surprised if Strong Minded starts posting about our awesome wins this award season.

We are still self-aware.

We are just also paying attention.

- Eric

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Thursday 8am - 6pm
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