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Women Shaping the Future of Marketing: A Q&A with Leaders at Mindgruve

In honor of Women’s History Month, Mindgruve is proud to feature insights from our female leaders shaping the future of marketing and innovation. Through their stories, we discover the challenges, motivations, and advice that have guided them on their path to leadership. Join us as we delve into the experiences of Rachel Gigli Carrieri and…

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Mindgruve and Kick It California Tackle Public Health Epidemic with Gamified App

Mindgruve, one of the premiere digital marketing agencies in the U.S., is excited to announce its partnership with Kick It California, the longest-running statewide phone-based tobacco cessation program in the U.S. The collaboration focuses on a complete redesign of the app formerly known as NoButts and NoVape, now rebranded as the Kick It app, tailored…

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Mindgruve Named AVA Digital Award Winner For Outstanding Blog

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…

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Mindgruve Named One of San Diego’s Fastest-Growing Companies

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…

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Mindgruve Wins San Diego Union-Tribune’s Top Workplaces 2023

The San Diego Union-Tribune’s Top Workplaces award distinguishes organizations that foster a positive work environment, encourage professional growth, and place the well-being of their teams at the forefront. It’s with immense pride that we announce Mindgruve’s recognition as a recipient of this esteemed award for 2023, a testament to our unwavering dedication to our team…

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Mindgruve Makes Adweek’s Fastest Growing Agency List 2023

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…

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Mindgruve Executives Named in SDBJ’s 2023 Leaders of Influence

Global digital agency Mindgruve is proud to announce that the San Diego Business Journal named two of its executives, CEO Chad Robley and Vice President of Media Ellyn Savage, on their list of San Diego’s 2023 Leaders of Influence in Advertising, PR and Marketing. Before founding Mindgruve in 2001, Chad spent a decade as a…

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Mindgruve Named on the SDBJ Best Places to Work List

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,…

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Mindgruve Named a Finalist in 15th Annual Shorty Awards

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…

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Mindgruve Named One of the Fastest-Growing Companies by Financial Times

Mindgruve lands on Financial Times’ 2023 list of Fastest-Growing Companies in America. Released from the world-leading global business publication, this list recognizes 500 innovative companies that are driving substantial growth. Mindgruve landed among notable brands like Moderna, Zoom, and DoorDash.  “It’s an honor to be recognized by Financial Times alongside some of the top companies…

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Mindgruve Named Top 3% of Google Partners

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…

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Mindgruve Unveils New Website for First Horizon Bank

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,…

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Mindgruve Awarded Highest Honor at the 2023 AVA Digital Awards

Mindgruve, one of the fastest-growing digital marketing agencies in the U.S., was recognized as a Platinum winner in the 2023 AVA Digital Awards for the Let’s Find a Way brand campaign for First Horizon Bank. The campaign won a Platinum award, an honor only the top 16 percent of entrants earn, in the digital advertising…

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Mindgruve Wins MarCom Award for Digital Marketing Campaign

Mindgruve, one of the fastest-growing digital marketing agencies in the U.S., has been named a gold winner in the strategic communication category of the prestigious MarCom Awards. The team won for its “Let’s Find a Way” client campaign for First Horizon Bank. The MarCom Awards recognize outstanding achievement by creative professionals in the concept, direction,…

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Mindgruve Launches New Website for Procopio

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…

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Mindgruve Named One of Adweek’s 75 Fastest Growing Agencies

Adweek ranked Mindgruve as one of the 75 Fastest Growing Agencies. The annual feature honors agencies large and small from all over the world that have achieved exceptional growth over the past three years. This marks the third time the San Diego-based agency has been recognized.  “The success of these agencies during a historically challenging time…

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Mindgruve Selected As Agency of Record for First Horizon Bank

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…

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Mindgruve Makes the Inc. 5000 List for a Fifth Consecutive Year

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

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Apple Turned Email Marketing Upside Down. Here’s How to Cope

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…

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Mindgruve on the Inc. 5000 List for a Fourth Consecutive Year

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…

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Mindgruve Lands at No. 234 on Inc. 5000 Regional List

With Nationals fast approaching, Mindgruve has earned a coveted spot on the 2021 Inc. 5000 Regional list for California. There are five others that span the U.S., including DC Metro, Florida, Midwest, New York Metro and Texas. Each list recognizes companies in their respective state or area for innovative achievements, sustained growth and job creation—no…

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Mindgruve Recognized on AdWeek’s Fastest Growing Agencies List for 2020

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…

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Mindgruve on the Inc. 5000 List For a Third Consecutive Year

For a third consecutive year, Mindgruve has earned a spot on the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. Specifically, it ranked no. 2,789 overall with a reported growth rate of more than 143%. Published by Inc. Magazine, the list celebrates innovation and entrepreneurial success within the most dynamic segment of the…

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Macarta, a Mindgruve Ventures Company, Increases Revenue for Brands on Amazon

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…

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Macarta Hosts Panel at Advertising Week LATAM 2020

Mindgruve sister agency Macarta, an Amazon marketplace consultancy and outsourcing partner, recently attended Advertising Week LATAM 2020 and hosted a panel titled Amazon Advertising: Trends and Success Stories from Global Brands. The panel was moderated by Mike Hodges, CEO of Macarta. He was joined by a handful of the agency’s partners including Ethel Gonzalez, eCommerce…

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How Brands Navigate the COVID-19 Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic began sweeping the globe in late 2019 and recently reached the U.S. in dramatic fashion. The highly contagious virus can lay dormant in individuals for up to two weeks without showing symptoms and can live on surfaces for up to three days, making it easy to contract and spread unknowingly.  This has…

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Mindgruve Hosts Inc. Magazine for Exclusive Event

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….

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Mindgruve Selected as Marketing Agency of Record for automotiveMastermind

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…

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Mindgruve Recognized on Adweek 100: Fastest Growing Agencies List

Landing on the first-ever Adweek 100: Fast Growing Agencies list, Mindgruve comes in at number 71. The list honors organizations of all sizes from all over the world. According to Adweek, the leading source of news and insight for six million marketing professionals, the “new distinction is awarded to those companies that have achieved significant…

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Mindgruve Lands on Inc. 5000’s List of Fastest Growing Companies For Second Consecutive Year

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…

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Mindgruve to Lead Global SEO and Analytics for Skullcandy

Mindgruve has been selected to lead global SEO and website analytics for Skullcandy, the electronics brand that revolutionized the audio industry by producing earbuds, wired and wireless headphones and speakers featuring an unmistakable design and exceptional performance. Mindgruve’s SEO team will optimize Skullcandy’s website to improve visibility in organic search results, increase traffic and ultimately…

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Mindgruve Signs Marketing Deal With PCA SKIN, A Colgate-Palmolive Company

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…

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Chad Robley Selected as Finalist for San Diego Business Journal’s 2019 CEO of the Year Awards

Mindgruve CEO Chad Robley has been selected as a Finalist for San Diego Business Journal’s 2019 CEO of the Year Awards. The event recognizes the great achievements of local industry leaders both within their respective companies and the community at large. More specifically, finalists and winners are recognized for demonstrating vision and leadership that achieved…

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Mindgruve Receives Eight Awards, Including One Gold, at the 2019 ADDYs

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…

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Mindgruve Named to Inc. 5000

Mindgruve was named to Inc. 5000, joining America’s fastest-growing private companies in 2018. To be eligible, companies must be independent and privately held U.S.-based businesses that generated at least $100,000 in revenue in 2014 and at least $2 million in revenue in 2017.   Mindgruve ranks #3925 overall, #615 of 741 in California, #379 of…

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The First Annual Gruvie Awards

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…

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Mindgruve Recognized for Outstanding Community Service

Mindgruve is set to receive the Horizon Award from Serving Seniors, a local non-profit dedicated to serving free, healthy meals to underprivileged senior citizens. The award recognizes a standout company and its volunteers for their ongoing dedication to the organization.   Having worked with Serving Seniors for nearly a decade, Mindgruve Operations Manager Andy Bower captains…

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Mindgruve Takes Home Eight ADDYs

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…

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Chad Robley Named to San Diego Business Journal’s 500 Influential Business Leaders List

Mindgruve co-founder and CEO Chad Robley has been named to San Diego Business Journal’s San Diego 500: The Book of Influential Business Leaders list. Curated by the San Diego Business Journal newsroom, this coveted list recognizes local business leaders across various industries who serve key roles within the community, champion civic initiatives and help strengthen…

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Mindgruve Named Agency of Record for United Capital Financial Advisers

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…

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Mindgruve Expands Client Service Offerings With Macarta Partnership

Mindgruve, one of the fastest growing marketing and technology agencies in the nation, recently announced its strategic partnership with Macarta (www.macarta.com). Headquartered in Denver, CO, Macarta is a strategy consultancy firm and outsourcing partner focused on helping brands and retailers optimize sales and grow revenue on Amazon. “Amazon has reimagined the online retail world. Brands…

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Mindgruve Earns Five ADDYs at 2017 American Advertising Awards

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…

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Chad Robley Is Finalist for San Diego Business Journal’s 2017 CEO Award

For a second consecutive year, Mindgruve cofounder and CEO Chad Robley has been selected as a finalist for San Diego Business Journal’s Most Admired CEO Award. The coveted honor recognizes the achievements of local industry leaders within their respective companies and the communities in which they serve. At the helm of Mindgruve, one of the…

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Mindgruve Named 2016 Agency of the Year

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…

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Mindgruve Selected as Agency of Record for Martinelli’s

San Diego, Calif., (November 3, 2016) – Mindgruve, one of the fastest growing marketing and technology firms in the nation, has been selected as the agency of record for S. Martinelli & Company. Martinelli’s, a brand founded nearly 150 years ago, produces some of the top selling sparkling ciders and apple juices in the nation….

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Mindgruve Wins Gold W3 Award

“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…

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Mindgruve Wins Ad Age Healthcare Award

Modern Healthcare & Advertising Age honored Mindgruve with a Silver Healthcare Marketing IMPACT Award! Competing against a wide variety of quality entries from nationally recognized healthcare brands, our efforts in MDVIP’s “National Doctors’ Day” digital marketing campaign won silver in the Digital Category. The award recognizes healthcare’s best advertising, marketing, promotion, and communication campaigns on…

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Mindgruve Nominated for Brand Diego’s Agency of the Year Award

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…

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Slowing Down The Internet.

Earlier this week, Apple unveiled the new iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus and Apple Watch in a live-streamed event marred by a bevy of technical issues. And, the Internet promptly erupted with people taking to Twitter to voice their frustration. Just one day later, the Internet slowed to a halt. No, it wasn’t your router…

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MINDGRUVE WINS VISIT CALIFORNIA POPPY AWARD FOR BEST DIGITAL/SOCIAL MEDIA INITIATIVE

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…

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Happy 10th Birthday, Facebook

On February 4th of this year, Facebook celebrated its 10th birthday. Yes, that’s how long the platform that allows you to document your life has been around. To celebrate, a team at Facebook built videos for each user, putting together a “Look Back” compilation of shared moments (mainly of photos and status updates) in a…

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RECAP: Mindgruve Gives Back to the San Diego Center for Children

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…

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Mindgruve Attends Motion 2013

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,…

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Mindgruve Wins Eight W3 Awards for Creative Excellence on the Web

Our team is excited to announce that Mindgruve has been recognized with two gold and six silver W3 Awards for a range of our clients, including our very own website. The W3 Award honors creative excellence on the web and is judged by the International Academy of the Visual Arts. Members of this exclusive body…

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Mindgruve Wins Silver at the Travel Weekly Magellan Awards

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…

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Exhibiting Excellence at the 2013 WebAwards

We’re excited to announce that, in partnership with four of our incredible clients, we are the proud winner of four 2013 WebAwards. Produced by the Web Marketing Association, the WebAwards competition has been recognizing exemplary websites for 17 years and considers entries from close to 100 unique industries. Judges are pulled from top companies including…

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Get to Voting on TheFWA.com!

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…

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All About Acquisitions: Keeping up with Yahoo!

Unless you’ve been living in a digital vacuum, there’s no doubt you’ve noticed Yahoo! CEO Marissa Mayer’s recent acquisition shopping spree. Since starting with the troubled tech giant in July 2012, Mayer has snapped up 16 companies in total, six of those in the month of May alone. From Tumblr to Summly, keeping track of…

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Mindgruve Wins at Web Health Awards for MDVIP

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…

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#AliensAreWatching Mindgruve at IDSD

After all our hard work preparing for our presence at IDSD, the day has come and gone and we couldn’t have had it any better! With Dan Zarrella from Hubspot kicking us off with his morning keynote presentation on social data, we were excited for a full day of learning and playing host to our…

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Strange Times at the Hilton Bayfront

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…

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Mindgruve Wins Four Communicator Awards

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.

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SMMW Recap: Discussing Digital Trends with Kyle Lacy

I had the fantastic opportunity to attend Social Media Examiner’s first Social Media Marketing World conference here in San Diego this past week. For the very first conference put on by the blogging giant, SMMW was beyond impressive — not only with the caliber of speakers, but also the networking opportunities available to us. With…

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Mindgruve Wins 3 ADDYs at District Level

District 15 of the American Advertising Federation, which is comprised of agencies within Southern Nevada and Southern California, has awarded Mindgruve with 3 Silver ADDYs, one each for the highly recognized U-T San Diego iPad app, Mindgruve website, and Mindgruve Handbook. With this recognition, Mindgruve will have the opportunity to be judged by AAF National…

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A Lesson in Authenticity from an Olive Garden Receipt

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,…

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Mindgruve Wins 4 IAC Awards for U-T San Diego

  The Internet Advertising Competition (IAC) – one of the industry’s top internet advertising award competitions – has awarded Mindgruve with 4 awards for the U-T San Diego website and iPad application. The 2013 judges represent some of the best the Internet Advertising community has to offer, including: AKQA, BGT Partners, Brunner Digital, Campbell-Ewald, CNN News…

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A Whole New Digital World for the Chickasaw Nation’s Artesian Hotel

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,…

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Mindgruve most awarded agency at the 2013 San Diego ADDY Awards

San Diego’s top digital marketing and technology firm going for the gold at national level SAN DIEGO, CA – March 4, 2013 – Mindgruve today announced huge wins at the 2013 San Diego ADDY Awards. At the March 1 event, the digital marketing and technology firm took home a total of thirteen awards, making Mindgruve…

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Going for the Gold at the ADDY Awards

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…

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San Diego Does a Double-Take for Parachute Factory

Many of you Mindgruve followers were lucky enough to attend Parachute Factory on February 16. The innovative art and culture event, which was held in the East Village warehouse that housed the Pacific Parachute Company during WWII (and will be Mindgruve HQ come summertime), played host to the works of over forty local artists, live…

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Facebook Bug Affecting Brand Page Insights for Up to Six Months

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…

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Online Marketing Summit Recap

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…

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Mindgruve’s New Office Lends Itself to a Unique Art Event

While we aren’t moving into our new office until summer, we’re already making use of the new building by playing venue to a unique art and culture event. Happening on Saturday, February 16, Parachute Factory will feature live music, local bites, and amazing works of art from over forty artists, including our very own Michael…

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SnapChat Hack Lets Sneaky Snappers Steal Screenshots

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.

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The Instagram Terms Debacle: The Good, the Bad, and the Sketchy

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…

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U-T San Diego’s New Website Primes the County’s Oldest News Outlet for Digital Success

Digital agency of record Mindgruve leads the transition from traditional newspaper to multimedia powerhouse SAN DIEGO, CA—January 8, 2013— Mindgruve today launched a revamped website for client U-T San Diego, developed to further propel the news outlet to the forefront of its industry. The digital marketing agency worked to transform the U-T from a traditional…

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Donate to New Alternatives Herrick Children’s Center

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…

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Mindgruve Predicts: Digital Trends for 2013

It seems like each day, this industry of ours is changing and developing. From the start of a mobile revolution to an explosion in crowdfunding, 2012 was one transformative year, and 2013 is bound to be an even more powerful game changer. Although it’s impossible to predict everything that will make its way onto our…

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Mindgruve Expands Performance Marketing Team

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…

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Help Us Donate to Herrick Children’s Center

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.

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The Social Media Election 2012

The Social Media Election 2012/Since 2008, social media has expanded beyond the young user demographic and is continuing to enhance its personalization and interactivity.

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Interactive Day San Diego – A Review

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…

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Mindgruve Sponsors, Awards Student Portfolio Scholarship

SAN DIEGO,CA – June 3, 2010 – Helping to support local design students as they strive towards greatness, Mindgruve sponsored and awarded local San Diego State University student, Raymond Chou, with the Best of Interactive scholarship at the 14th Annual AIGA SD Student Portfolio Exhibition. Mindgruve Art Director and AIGA Judge/Presenter, Barbara Luna, commented, “The…

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Mindgruve Helps Client, Visit Carlsbad, Achieve Top Travel Status

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,…

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Mindgruve Honored as Top Brand Identity Firm

Mindgruve has nine logos featured in the LogoLounge Master Library, Volume 1. SAN DIEGO,CA – May 19, 2010 – In the first volume of their Master Library series, Initial & Crest Logos, LogoLounge awarded Mindgruve, a San Diego-based digital media firm, with nine featured logos, including: Crestline Funding ClearWater Outdoor Panish & Hoey Dr. Michael…

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Mindgruve Launches New Visit Carlsbad Website

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…

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Mindgruve Launches New Campaign to Tell San Diego North’s Great Story.

New online campaign invites travelers to learn about San Diego North, visit and share their experiences. SAN DIEGO,CA – February 3, 2010 – To start 2010 with positive tourism efforts, San Diego North Convention and Visitors Bureau enlisted Mindgruve, a San Diego-based Digital Media Agency, to develop and launch an online campaign that would engage…

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Mindgruve Propels Sunfood to Record Holiday Season Sales.

Through a comprehensive holiday marketing campaign, Mindgruve drives record sales at Sunfood.com SAN DIEGO,CA – January 29, 2010 – Over the 2009 holiday season, San Diego-based digital media agency, Mindgruve, helped release new products, launch social media efforts, and unleash email and internet marketing campaigns that resulted in record sales for client, Sunfood.com. Starting in…

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Mindgruve Engages Audience with Social Santa Contest

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…

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Help For Haiti

As we’re sure you already know, the horrifying tragedy in Haiti is growing worse by the day. And while we typically use this forum for business communication, today we wanted to share with you how we’ve partnered with one of our clients to help the relief efforts as well as invite you to get involved….

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Mindgruve’s Top 3 Predictions for 2010

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,…

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Visit Carlsbad Signs One-year Contract Extension with Mindgruve

Carlsbad CVB looks to keep momentum going with San Diego, California-based digital media firm. SAN DIEGO,CA – After two successful campaigns over the spring and summer of 2009, Visit Carlsbad has once again decided to tap their neighbor to the south, digital media firm, Mindgruve, to take on their interactive marketing efforts over the next…

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San Diego North Signs Internet Marketing Deal with Mindgruve

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…

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Sunfood Renews Agency of Record Contract with Mindgruve

Successful marketing strategy and sales growth lead to evolving superfood partnership. SAN DIEGO,CA – After a successful first year of sales growth with Mindgruve, Sunfood has decided to renew the San Diego, California-based digital media firm as their agency of record. “Mindgruve has been a perfect fit. Working with Chad and his team had an…

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Carlsbad & Mindgruve Embark on Endless Summer Stimulus

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…

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Honeymoonwishes.com Debuts New Website

Mindgruve launches a redesigned Honeymoonwishes.com SAN DIEGO, CA – Honeymoonwishes.com, the world’s number one online wedding registry, along with strategic partner Mindgruve, a San Diego-based digital media firm, are proud to announce the relaunch of the Honeymoon Wishes website. This new state-of-the-art platform keeps Honeymoon Wishes at the forefront of the online honeymoon registry market…

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Carlsbad BID Signs Tourism Marketing Deal with Mindgruve

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,…

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Mindgruve Collaborates with David Wolfe and Sunfood.com

Leading advertising and interactive agency joins with raw food expert, David Wolfe, to expand Sunfood.com San Diego, CA – Mindgruve, a leading advertising + interactive agency in San Diego, recently announced their partnership with Sunfood.com. Founder of Sunfood, David Wolfe, is a world renowned expert on the raw food lifestyle and has chosen to collaborate…

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Mindgruve Receives Three National Design Awards

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…

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Auction Network Renews Contract with Mindgruve

Tulsa, OK – The Auction Network recently renewed their contract with Mindgruve to lead their Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click Campaigns. The scope included interactive strategy, search engine optimization, content development, and a pay per click campaign. Mindgruve estimates that they drove nearly 900,000 unique visitors to their microsites over a 3 month…

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Mindgruve Hires Former PGA Tour Executive

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….

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Mindgruve Retained to Boost Oracle’s B2B Software Sales

San Francisco, CA – Oracle has chosen Mindgruve to target HR and IT directors. Mindgruve will provide an integrated campaign which will include several promotional and micro web sites, email marketing announcements, direct response initiatives, and an executive incentive program for the enterprise software target audience. All of the campaigns developed will be housed on…

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