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MindgruveMacarta Celebrates Stephen Reagan and Ellyn Savage as San Diego Business Journal 40 Next Top Business Leaders Under 40 Finalists

We are proud to announce that two of MindgruveMacarta’s executive team members, Stephen Reagan and Ellyn Savage, have been honored as San Diego Business Journal 40 Next Top Business Leaders Under 40 finalists. This prestigious accolade recognizes professionals in the San Diego area, under the age of 40, who have demonstrated remarkable leadership, innovation, and…

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Cannes Lions 2025 – 5 Reasons Why You Have To Be There Next Year

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 –…

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Prime Day 2024: Marketing Strategy Tips for Retailers

It’s finally summer, which means Prime Day is right around the corner, and suspense-loving Amazon has finally released the official dates:  Amazon Prime Day 2024 will take place on July 16th & 17th. As the global leader in e-commerce, Amazon holds immense influence over consumer trends and industry standards. Amazon Prime Day (and the Prime…

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Digiday Programmatic Summit: Key Takeaways from MindgruveMacarta Attendees

MindgruveMacarta attended Digiday’s Programmatic Summit in Palm Springs last month. Here’s a rundown of our key takeaways:  1. Navigating the Cookieless Future Cookie deprecation being pushed out by Google doesn’t make cookieless strategies and pivots less urgent. We already see major data loss in ad servers that rely on cookies for attribution and from channels that…

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Healthcare Marketing Series Part 2: Lead Quality in Healthcare

Part 2: Lead Attributes and HIPAA Compliance We are continuing on our journey to dive into lead quality in the healthcare industry and how it impacts organizations and marketers. In the first part of this series, we touched on the definition of leads along with the tactics used by companies to generate quality leads. In…

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MindgruveMacarta: First Independent Agency Worldwide to Earn Amazon Ads AMC Service Provider Badge

MindgruveMacarta is proud to announce that we have been awarded the prestigious Amazon Ads AMC Service Provider badge, making us one of the first independent, global marketing agencies to receive this level of recognition. Our advanced AMC capability, coupled with our Amazon Marketing Cloud certification, enables us to provide deeper insights, precise targeting, and more…

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MindgruveMacarta: Global Leaders in Performance Marketing and Retail Media Merge

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…

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Mindgruve Named Among the Fastest Growing Companies in the Americas

For the second year in a row, Financial Times has included Mindgruve in its list of the 500 fastest growing companies across North, Central, and South America. With this international accolade, Mindgruve joins a peer group of game-changing companies such as Tesla, Etsy, DocuSign, Roku, and The Trade Desk. “It’s always been our mission to…

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Navigating the Cookie Crumble: A Guide for DSP Users

In the digital world, ‘cookies’ refers to a small piece of data sent from a website and stored on the user’s computer. Cookies are made to be a reliable mechanism for websites to remember useful information and record the user’s browsing activity. In the past, advertisers utilizing Demand-Side Platforms (DSPs) relied heavily on cookies to…

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Mindgruve Named 2024 Google Premier Partner for Fourth Consecutive Year

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…

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SXSW 2024 & The Future of Technology

Better known as “SXSW,” South by Southwest is one of the largest technology and innovation festivals in the world. Last month, Macarta delegates attended the event, and two presentations on the future use of technology stood out: Let’s delve into each one. MIT’s 10 Breakthrough Technologies The technology that placed first in Bramson-Boudreau’s list was…

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How to Build an Organic Social Media Strategy for Financial Brands

In today’s digital age, social media can be a powerful tool for financial brands to engage with their audiences. However, navigating the complexities of organic social media marketing requires a nuanced approach, particularly for a sector as regulated as finance. This guide outlines essential steps to crafting a robust organic social media strategy that respects…

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Adobe Analytics vs. Google Analytics: Which is right for you?

INTRODUCTION Google Analytics (GA) and Adobe Analytics (AA) are two of the most popular web analytics reporting tools. Both are trusted by startups and Fortune 500 companies alike. But which one is right for you? We’ve created a top-level overview to help marketers assess which reporting platform fits their specific needs.  COST* One key advantage…

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Unveiling CTV Trends, Challenges, and Future Outlooks

Step into the world of Connected TV (CTV), where innovation meets entertainment in an ever-evolving digital landscape. CTV stands at the forefront of growth and opportunity as streaming services continue to reshape the way we consume media, presenting a myriad of trends, challenges, and exciting future prospects. In this blog we will peer into the…

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 5 Updated Google Ads Rules for Finance Companies

When you help the public with their hard-earned money, there are a special set of rules to follow. You have an internal compliance team responsible for ensuring that all marketing materials accurately portray the products and services you offer. When it comes to Google Ads and search platforms, it’s important to understand how to apply…

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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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