We are pleased to announce that the Celebration Wishes website, a project created in collaboration with MindgruveMacarta, has won Silver in the “Travel Services Marketing Website” category at the 2024 Travel Weekly Magellan Awards.  Judged by a panel of top travel professionals representing the best names and most accomplished leaders from the industry, the prestigious…

MindgruveMacarta has been named one of the Fastest Growing Private Companies by the San Diego Business Journal (SDBJ) for a third consecutive year. SDBJ’s recognition was based on verified revenue growth from 2021-2023. The achievement comes during a year of significant transformation for MindgruveMacarta. Our recent mergers with Macarta, a leading retail media and marketplace…

We are excited to announce that MindgruveMacarta has been recognized in the prestigious w3 Awards, earning Silver in three competitive categories. Presented by the Academy of Interactive & Visual Arts (AIVA), these awards honor digital creativity, design, and user experience excellence. MindgruveMacarta is recognized alongside brands including Netflix, Paramount, ESPN, AARP, Oura, and more.  “Our…

We are excited to announce that MindgruveMacarta has been named a finalist in the Lead Generation category at the 2024 Google Agency Excellence Awards! This recognition places us among the leading digital agencies in North America, celebrating our dedication to driving exceptional results and innovation in lead generation for our clients. Celebrating Excellence in Lead…

MindgruveMacarta has once again been recognized on the prestigious Inc. 5000 list, “America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies.” This marks the seventh consecutive year for Mindgruve and the fourth consecutive year for Macarta to achieve this distinguished honor. This dual recognition highlights our continued commitment to innovation, excellence, and growth within the marketing and advertising industry. MindgruveMacarta…

If you work with advertising, Cannes is your place to do business. Brands, agencies, martechs and more – the upper echelon of the digital media ecosystem is at Cannes in June. The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity is the ‘crème de la crème’ of the advertising world. That’s why I say and repeat –…

Leading independent agencies Mindgruve and Macarta are proud to announce their official merger into a single powerhouse brand, MindgruveMacarta. This new company brings together two of the fastest-growing agencies in the U.S., according to Adweek, to unite their award-winning expertise in performance marketing, retail media, and analytics into a seamless, integrated offering. With more than…

Mindgruve, one of the fastest-growing digital marketing agencies in the U.S., has achieved 2024 Premier Partner status in the Google Partners program for the fourth consecutive year. This accomplishment represents the highest level attainable for agencies, granting Mindgruve clients exclusive access to prime business growth opportunities across Google services. “Mindgruve’s close partnership with Google has…

For a fourth year James Earwicker, CFO of Mindgruve and Mindgruve Ventures, has been named a finalist for San Diego Business Journal’s (SDBJ) CFO of the Year Awards. This award recognizes financial executives who often work behind the scenes of their respective companies bolstering their success while positively impacting the community at large. Nominees come…

The Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals (AMCP) honored Mindgruve with a gold AVA Digital Award for the company blog, “Food For Your Brain.” The judges at AMCP evaluated the entries according to perceived effectiveness — focusing on quality, creativity, and resourcefulness. Mindgruve designed its blog to share insider perspectives with marketers and other industry…

For the second year in a row, the San Diego Business Journal (SDBJ) has recognized Mindgruve in its annual list of fastest growing private companies, a distinction only a handful of medium-sized businesses were able to achieve in 2023. The honor acknowledges the 100 local companies innovating San Diego’s economy. To be nominated for this…

Amidst an ever-evolving advertising landscape, Adweek shines a spotlight on agencies that not only adapt but also thrive and lead the industry. This year, Adweek’s list of Fastest Growing Agencies recognizes those that have demonstrated remarkable expansion and innovation in a fiercely competitive environment. We’re thrilled to announce that Mindgruve has secured its position on…

Mindgruve was recently recognized with The San Diego Business Journal’s Best Places to Work award, which celebrates the outstanding companies whose benefits, policies, and practices are among the best in the region. We’re honored to receive this accolade.  Mindgruve is a powerhouse of diverse talent, consisting of strategists, creatives, media experts, data scientists, and engineers,…

Mindgruve, one of the fastest-growing digital marketing agencies in the U.S., was recognized as a Finalist in the 15th annual Shorty Awards for the Mindgruve Blog, “Food for Your Brain.” The Shorty Awards is an international awards competition honoring the best work by brands, agencies, nonprofits, and individuals across digital and social platforms. We’re honored…

Mindgruve, one of the fastest growing digital marketing agencies in the U.S., today announced it has achieved Google Premier Partner status for a third consecutive year, placing it in the top 3% of Google partners. This recognition is the highest level that agencies can achieve and gives Mindgruve clients access to the top business growth…

Mindgruve, one of the fastest-growing digital marketing agencies in the U.S., announced the successful launch of a new website for First Horizon Bank. The bank’s new website features a revamped user interface, mobile-first layout, and an elevated design. See the new website for First Horizon Bank. “First Horizon has gone through several growth spurts this year,…

Mindgruve has been named as one of the San Diego Business Journal’s (SDBJ) Fastest Growing Private Companies, placing in the top ten in the medium size business category. The honor acknowledges the 88 local companies making the greatest impact on San Diego in terms of innovation and contributions to the economy.  Mindgruve was ranked number…

Mindgruve, a global digital agency, announced the successful launch of a new multilingual, mobile-first website for Procopio, an AmLaw 200 corporate and litigation law firm with about 200 attorneys in seven offices throughout the United States. As Procopio’s clientele grew domestically and internationally, its need for a more engaging and easily accessible website with better…

Mindgruve, one of the fastest-growing digital marketing agencies in the U.S., has been selected as the Agency of Record for First Horizon Bank. First Horizon Bank is one of the top 10 banks in the U.S. with approximately 417 locations across the southeast. First Horizon Bank partnered with Mindgruve’s team of strategists, creatives, engineers, media…

By now, you’ve surely heard of Apple’s new privacy policy changes. We’ve already discussed how its negatively impacted advertising on Facebook, which has sent advertisers running to Amazon. We’ve now also come to learn that how Apple manages emails has drastically changed. Apple’s new Mail Privacy Protection for iOS/iPadOS15 and Monterey OS will do two…

For the fourth consecutive year, Mindgruve has earned a spot on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America. Published by Inc. Magazine, the list celebrates innovation and entrepreneurial success within the most dynamic segment of the country’s economy. Once again, Mindgruve can count itself among this elite group, which over the years…

For a second year in a row James Earwicker, CFO of Mindgruve and Mindgruve Ventures, has been named a finalist for San Diego Business Journal’s (SDBJ) CFO of the Year Awards. The virtual show, scheduled for March 25, 2021, recognizes financial executives who often work behind the scenes of their respective companies bolstering their success…

Only 100 shops can earn a coveted spot on AdWeek’s Fastest Growing Agencies list. According to the announcement, the 2020 honorees come from around the world, span nearly every imaginable category—creative, B-to-B, performance, full-service—and clearly demonstrate why brands rely on their expertise and resourcefulness to ensure success. Mindgruve reported an impressive 81% growth rate. With…

Macarta, a Mindgruve Ventures company, provides end-to-end consulting, marketing and channel management to drive sales and increase revenue for brands on Amazon. More specifically, its core Amazon marketing services include account launch, product management, content optimization, analytics, competitor research and channel advertising.  “With more than 200 million unique monthly visitors in the U.S. alone and…

Mindgruve has been named one of the fastest-growing companies in north, central and south America by Financial Times. Released at a time when a global pandemic is curtailing economies, workforces and growth, the list from the world’s leading global business publication recognizes 500 companies whose innovation and creativity is paying dividends in the form of…

Mindgruve took home a grand total of nine ADDYs at the San Diego 2020 American Advertising Awards. Work for Bay City Brewing Co., a fast-growing, independent craft beer maker, stood out among the integrated agency’s submissions while a handful of its projects for software companies Kandji and Mitek were also recognized.     The American…

Mindgruve recently hosted Inc. Magazine for an exclusive event at the new Bay City Brewing Co. location in East Village, San Diego. The renowned publisher regularly convenes its member society, known as Inc. Masters, enabling leaders of the world’s fastest growing companies to share ideas, make critical contacts and create relationships that last a lifetime….

Mindgruve has been selected to lead U.S. marketing efforts for automotiveMastermind, a leading provider of predictive analytics and marketing automation solutions that help automotive dealers improve sales and communicate better with prospective customers. Its sales platform, Market EyeQ, is the first-ever within the automotive industry to give dealers the power to target and communicate with…

Recognized for the second consecutive year, Mindgruve has risen nearly 2,100 spots to rank #1828 on the Inc. 5000 list. Published by Inc. Magazine, the list recognizes the nation’s fastest-growing private companies, celebrating innovation and entrepreneurial success within the most dynamic segment of the American economy. According to the renowned publication, “This achievement puts you…

Mindgruve has been selected to lead direct to consumer digital marketing efforts for PCA SKIN. Owned by Colgate-Palmolive Company, PCA SKIN is a leader in professional skin care products trusted by dermatologists, plastic surgeons and aestheticians. Mindgruve will develop an integrated marketing strategy to optimize the company’s digital presence and increase online sales. “PCA SKIN…

Mindgruve received one Gold, two Silvers, four Bronzes and a People’s Choice Award at the 2019 San Diego ADDYs hosted by SDX. Inside Out, an integrated campaign produced for Neurocore, stood out among the agency’s submissions. It received top honors in the Elements of Advertising category. Another integrated campaign produced for Renovate America titled A…

It was the black tie, black carpet event that made everyone question their careers. Winners were presented with trophies that left them feeling honored-ish. The rest were breathing sighs of relief between sips of their craft cocktails. The night was unforgettable. We’re pretty sure. Fortunately, we captured video and pictures. Or as the judge will…

Mindgruve was honored with two Silvers, three Bronzes and three People’s Choice awards at the 2018 ADDYs. Junior Copywriter, Erik Sena, also received one Gold and two Silver ADDYs for student work. The full list included: SleepScore Identity System Silver, Cross Platform and People’s Choice   Martinelli’s Icons Silver, Elements of Advertising   Martinelli’s “Lost…

San Diego, Calif., (October 5, 2017) – Mindgruve, one of the fastest growing marketing and technology agencies in the nation, was recently named the Agency of Record for United Capital Financial Advisers. Founded in 2005, United Capital is the first and largest Financial Life Management firm with more than 80 offices nationwide and over $19…

Mindgruve was recognized for its creative excellence at the 2017 American Advertising Awards District 15 Competition, earning one Gold and four Silver ADDYs. The winning work included: Unity Point Health “Don’t Treat Yourself” Gold, Internet Commercial & Silver, Integrated Campaign   San Diego Zoo Anniversary Celebration Silver, Microsite (http://sandiegozoo100.org/)   Martinelli’s “First Love” Silver, Microsite…

Mindgruve was recently named Agency of the Year at the 2016 Brand Diego Awards. The event is sanctioned by the American Advertising Federation, the industry’s largest and most representative competition recognizing the creative spirit of excellence in the art of advertising. Among other criteria, agencies are judged based on the uniqueness of their positioning and…

Mindgruve leader among San Diego’s top bosses vying for highest honor SAN DIEGO, Calif. Jan. 29, 2016. Mindgruve CEO Chad Robley has been chosen as a finalist for the 2016 Most Admired CEO. Awarded by the San Diego Business Journal, San Diego’s highest business honor recognizes CEO’s for outstanding achievements both in business and the…

“Welcome to Beverly Hills.” Or so it says on the homepage of our award-winning site for the Beverly Hills CVB, LoveBeverlyHills.com! That’s right. Mindgruve has been honored with a Gold W3 Award in the General Website – Tourism category. The responsive design allows users to seamlessly check out upcoming events, local restaurants, shops, and places…

SDX’s Brand Diego Awards has nominated Mindgruve in its Agency of the Year category! Agencies will be evaluated on innovation, skill, leadership, and commitment to the San Diego community, among other qualities. In addition, our very own Michael Bowen, Director of Performance Marketing, has been nominated for Agency Professional of the Year! Running for its…

SAN DIEGO, CA – February 13, 2013 – Digital marketing and technology firm Mindgruve, won a 2014 Poppy Award for Visit Carlsbad’s “Carlsbad is where…” integrated digital marketing campaign. The biennial Visit California Poppy Awards honors the best of California tourism, celebrating innovation in travel marketing. A record number of entries for the Visit California…

We’d like to give a huge thank you to everyone who donated to our Mindgruve Gives Back campaign to benefit the San Diego Center for Children. Established in 1887, the San Diego Center for Children is an accredited, non-profit organization that provides behavioral care, therapy and counseling, and special education for children and teens in…

This past weekend, Mindgruve was pleased to attend the Motion 2013 conference. Considered a very significant conference in the VFX industry, the event unites creative directors, producers, illustrators, writers, motion designers, animators, graphic designers, and VFX artists to share experiences and collaborate. The event takes place annually at the historic KiMo theatre in downtown Albuquerque,…

September has been kind to Mindgruve on the awards front, and we’re thrilled to be the recipient of a silver Travel Weekly Magellan Award recognizing ChickasawCountry.com. This is the fifth award of the year for the website and we’re honored that our collaboration with Chickasaw Country has garnered such positive recognition and continued success for…

Over the next few months, we’ll be submitting some of our best work to be considered for TheFWA.com’s Site of the Day award. The FWA, or “Favourite Website Awards,” has been around since May 2000 and is the most trafficked web-based awards program in Internet history. Since November 2012 alone, TheFWA.com has received more than…

There are plenty of panels to see this year at the San Diego Comic-Con. And if you’re a DC comic fan, you don’t want to miss anything related to one of the most iconic comic book companies in the world. Just in time for this year’s must-attend event for all comic book fans, DC Entertainment…

Mindgruve is honored to be the recipient of two Web Health Awards, which acknowledge exemplary execution of digital resources for healthcare consumers and industry professionals. The awards are a division of the Health Information Resource Center’s National Health Information Awards, a program recognized as one of the most prominent in the nation since its inception…

It’s the week of Interactive Day San Diego, and last week’s oddities at the conference venue are far from over. Since the original UFO sighting on June 10, we’ve come across all sorts of weird footage – however, none was actually seen firsthand by the Mindgruve team until now. As some of us Mindgruvers were out…

Mindgruve is the proud winner of four silver Communicator Awards, which honor brands and agencies making innovations in the communications and marketing industry. Securing more than 6,000 entries worldwide, the Communicator Awards is one of the biggest competitions in its field and covers ten categories including Mobile & Apps, Websites, and Integrated Campaigns.

Mindgruve has been honored by the Webby Awards, which recognize digital and Web excellence in Websites, Interactive Advertising and Media, Online Film and Video, Mobile and Apps, and Social.

With sponsored stories and deceptive ads becoming the new normal on social media and the Web, consumers are increasingly skeptical of brand content. Taking advantage of the ever-expanding array of digital and social platforms, brands are undoubtedly passing off their own, carefully crafted content as user-generated buzz far more than they’d like to admit. So,…

Mindgruve launches responsive website focused on the mobile traveler SAN DIEGO, CA — March 11, 2013 — Digital marketing and technology agency Mindgruve recently launched the website for the new Artesian Hotel, a luxury property owned by the Chickasaw Nation. Located in Sulphur, Oklahoma, the location is a replica of the city’s original Artesian Hotel,…

It’s that time again — the ADDYs are upon us! 2012 was full of groundbreaking projects for us and accordingly, we went big and entered twelve of our finest into ten categories. Although we know for sure we won at least something (thanks for the heads up, Ad Club!), your guess is as good as…

On February 22, Facebook announced that a bug has been affecting Page Insights reporting since as far back as August 2012. Announced on the same day a major security loophole was revealed and just a month after the company fell victim to a “sophisticated” attack on their internal systems and devices, the bug caused brand…

Last week, Online Marketing Summit came to San Diego, and much of the Mindgruve team headed out to check out some of the sessions over the conference’s three-day stint. I went on the first morning to sit in on “Driving Qualified Audiences Into the Funnel Using Rich Media and Distribution Networks,” led by PRNewswire’s VP…

Rapid-fire photo sharing app SnapChat is no stranger to controversy— in its relatively short life, it’s been dubbed “the sexting app”— but on January 22, things got a little bit more tangled when an everyday college student broke through its seemingly secure privacy barriers.

It’s been a rough couple of weeks for Instagram— beyond being flooded with a slew of carefully filtered holiday shots, the recent Facebook acquisition has been caught in the middle of a firestorm of criticism and outrage over newly-proposed (and now defunct) Terms of Service.  The new terms created a near-instant Internet uproar that eventually…

For the past 15 years, we’ve worked with the New Alternatives Herrick Children’s Center and their cause. The Center supports children ages 6 through 12 who are victims of abuse, neglect, and/or abandonment. They hope to enrich these children with positive outlets such as art, activities, sports, games, and more. Last month, we volunteered our…

Three seasoned digital marketing thought leaders enhance Mindgruve’s marketing team with acclaimed, big brand experience SAN DIEGO, CA—December 1, 2012—San Diego-based digital marketing and technology firm Mindgruve has expanded its team of experts to include three performance marketing powerhouses. Melissa Lopez, JJ Bannasch, and Michael Bowen contribute performance-focused skills to Mindgruve’s extensive suite of services…

Help Us Donate to Herrick Children’s Center/This holiday season, we’re joining forces with New Alternatives Herrick Children’s Center and collecting money donations of any size to help purchase new art supplies and games for children 7-13 years old.

In Memoriam: A Thank You Letter to Steve Jobs/On October 5, 2011, we trickled in from lunch and launched our web browsers to find that apple.com had drastically changed.

Mindgruve Wins Gold at the 2011 ADDY Awards/At the beginning of the year, we entered the 2011 San Diego ADDYs and were honored to take home four awards!

Mindgruve Redesigns Interactive Day San Diego Website/Mindgruve makes San Diego Ad Club’s Interactive Day website interactive!

T S Restaurants Teams Up with Mindgruve/T S Restaurants refine their online marketing strategy

Visit Carlsbad Renews Contract with Mindgruve/Increased online marketing efforts that have helped

The 6th Annual Interactive Day San Diego has wrapped and we couldn’t have asked for a better day of fun and learning with industry thought leaders regarding mobile, web design, online video, SEO, social media, email marketing and more! Together with SanDiego.com and Chad Robley, sponsoring IDSD 2010 was an honor for Mindgruve and we’re…

New branding and increased awareness help Carlsbad, CA become a top TripAdvisor destination. SAN DIEGO,CA – May 26, 2010 – Through a refreshed brand, online marketing strategy and new, user-friendly website, Mindgruve helped Visit Carlsbad put their town at the forefront of the online travel conversation. Not listed as a TripAdvisor top destination in 2009,…

Robust new site offers travelers details, deals and planning for their next SoCal vacation. SAN DIEGO,CA – February 24, 2010 – To provide visitors to the Carlsbad area of southern California with an easier travel planning experience, San Diego-based digital media agency, Mindgruve, recently launched a comprehensive, SEO optimized, conversion-driven and mobile friendly website for…

Visit Carlsbad shows impressive tourism numbers to start new year. SAN DIEGO,CA – February 1, 2010 – While the San Diego region experienced an 8.3% drop in 2009 room occupancy compared to 2008, the Carlsbad area has shown great promise for a better 2010 in the year’s first weeks. Of the regions in San Diego…

Facebook promotion leads to increased brand interaction over the holiday season. SAN DIEGO,CA – January 19, 2010 – During the 2009 holiday season, Mindgruve, a digital media firm based in San Diego, CA, launched a social media promotion that combined two popular holiday games – Secret Santa and White Elephant Gift Exchange – with a social…

As the Mindgruve gang dispersed over the holidays, we still had one job to do: Think about what will affect our industry most in 2010. When we all got back, we found our top three. 1. SEOcial Media With the recent upgrades by Google and Bing to integrate Facebook and Twitter posts into search results,…

Over 300 hotels look to use interactive marketing to capitalize on mini-vacation trend this fall SAN DIEGO, CA – In an effort to bolster tourism in a struggling economy, San Diego North has chosen to partner with San Diego, California-based digital media firm, Mindgruve. “We were looking for someone who could maximize our dollars and…

The City of Carlsbad hires Mindgruve to promote summer hotel packages to Los Angeles and Orange County families. SAN DIEGO, CA – After the success of their spring campaign the City of Carlsbad has again chosen San Diego-based digital marketing firm, Mindgruve, to create and launch their new 2009 Endless Summer Stimulus Campaign. The three…

Marketing and Internet Media Company tasked with developing new Carlsbad brand and “heads in beds” strategy CARLSBAD, CA – Mindgruve, a San Diego-based advertising+interactive marketing firm, announced today they have signed a contract with the Carlsbad BID [Business Improvement District: responsible for improving Carlsbad’s tourism market share in Southern California]. As part of the agreement,…

San Diego, CA – Mindgruve, a leading advertising + interactive agency in Irvine, was recently selected to receive three national awards from LogoLounge for their innovative logo designs. In addition to this honor, the agency’s logos will be featured in the next Rockport hardcopy publication LogoLounge 5. The Super Agent logo and two logos for…

Mindgruve’s latest hire brings big media brand experience to it’s fast growing company San Diego, CA – Mindgruve, a San Diego-based interactive and advertising firm, has announced the addition of Michael Garten. In this position, Mr Garten will serve as the Vice President of Business Development responsible for creating new client partnerships and channel sales….