Best Locally Owned Lodging Options in Duluth for a Business Trip

Our List of the Top Lodging Options in Duluth When visiting Duluth for business, choosing the right accommodation can make your trip both productive and enjoyable. Here’s a roundup of the best locally-owned lodging options in Duluth, offering both comfort and a dash of local flavor. The Njord Ideal for discerning business travelers, The Njord […]
Should Your Website Be Local Focus – Duluth Website Design

Duluth Focused Websites – Is it a Good Plan? While talking with a client yesterday the subject of local focused websites came up. After chatting with them I found it really interesting and thought I would write my thoughts on if your website should have a local focus with a Duluth Website Design perspective. I’m […]
Discover the Finden Marketing Difference: Genuine Service, Real Results

Minnesota Nice Marketing Welcome to Finden Marketing, your local Duluth marketing partner where creativity meets community. Our approach to marketing isn’t about buzzwords or trends; it’s about understanding your needs and crafting solutions that truly speak to your audience. Here’s what sets us apart and makes us the go-to choice for businesses looking to make […]
Best Restaurants in Duluth for a Business Breakfast Meeting

Our List of the Top Breakfast Options in Duluth When it comes to business, the first impression can make all the difference. In Duluth, where the community thrives on strong relationships and personal connections, choosing the right venue for a business breakfast is crucial. Whether you’re looking to impress a potential client or brainstorm with […]
How to Plan and Market a Successful Event

Planning and marketing a successful event is an intricate dance of strategy, creativity, and communication. Whether it’s a corporate conference, a product launch, or a community gathering, the end goal is the same: to create a memorable experience that engages participants and meets the objectives of the organizers. Here’s how you can plan and market […]
Finden Marketing Receives National Excellence Award for Marketing

Hello, friends and partners! It’s an exciting day at Finden Marketing as we proudly announce our recent receipt of the National Excellence Award for Marketing from UpCity! This recognition is a testament to the hard work, creativity, and passion our team pours into every project we tackle. This award isn’t just a win for us—it’s […]
Finden Marketing: Celebrating Finalist Status in Minnesota’s Best for Best Web Designer

We’re thrilled to share some exciting news with our community and clients—Finden Marketing has been named a finalist in Minnesota’s Best awards for Best Web Designer. This honor highlights our team’s hard work, creativity, and dedication to delivering exceptional web design services in Duluth and across Minnesota. The Path to Recognition The journey to achieving […]
Discovering Lake Superior: Awesome Lake Superior Facts

Ready for Some Crazy Lake Superior Facts? Lake Superior, the largest of the Great Lakes, is not only a marvel of nature but also a cornerstone of ecological significance, history, and culture. This blog post uncovers essential and intriguing facts about Lake Superior, offering a glimpse into its grandeur. let us know your favorite Lake […]
Finden Marketing Recognized as Finalist for Duluth’s Best Consulting Firm

Today is a great day for us here at Finden Marketing. Our team has been on a hot streak first hitting our 2-year anniversary a few weeks ago, then becoming a finalist for Duluth’s best website designer & Duluth’s best graphic designer, and finally this week getting recognized as a top 5 finalist for two […]
10 marketing hacks every business owner should know

Are you a busy entrepreneur who doesn’t think they have time for marketing? Well, you’re probably right. At least you’re right if you don’t use these 10 marketing hacks. These marketing hacks will save you hours of time, make you loads of money, and will most likely improve your marketing. This is not a complete […]
The Best Senior Photo Locations in Duluth Minnesota

In a city that offers over 100 parks, 11,000 acres of green space, and over 150 miles of hiking trails in its city limits it may be somewhat difficult to find the perfect spot to get your senior photos. Today our team has narrowed down our 12 favorite senior photo locations in Duluth Minnesota. These […]
The Best Senior Photo Locations in Duluth Minnesota

In a city that offers over 100 parks, 11,000 acres of green space, and over 150 miles of hiking trails in its city limits it may be somewhat difficult to find the perfect spot to get your senior photos. Today our team has narrowed down our 12 favorite senior photo locations in Duluth Minnesota. These […]
Google vs Bing: What Platform Should You Advertise On

While Google has essentially become a frequently used verb in the English language, it’s “competitor”, Bing often gets overlooked. Rightfully so with Google capturing almost all of the search voluming compared to other search engines. With a search engine touting that much power, why would you consider advertising on Bing in 2022? Here are some […]
How to Maximize Your Results With Google Ads In 2022

As 2022 brings more challenges than ever to advertisers on every channel, results still need to ensure the lights stay on. While the internet moves away from cookies, Apple restricts data and privacy is top of mind for tech giants, we are left with major hurdles to overcome. But it can be done! When it […]
Best Certifications for When You Are Learning Google Ads

Getting started in the world of online advertising can be tough. The ever-changing landscape, complicated algorithms, and unique features make it a skill that needs constant updating. With that being said, getting good at online advertising can allow you to achieve a 6-figure salary and can allow you the freedom many people seek. The biggest […]
The Best Websites You Need to Use to grow as a young marketer

If you have made it to this blog chances are you are trying to grow as a person, and possibly as a marketer. Being young marketers and entrepreneurs ourselves we wanted to make a list of some of the most important websites in our arsenal. These are the best websites for a young marketer. We […]
A Step by Step guide on How to write a great blog

If you’re a growing small business that’s trying to grow its SEO you may have been told that you need to start writing blogs. If done correctly blogs help create relevancy which helps boost your search engine rankings. This tactic is called Search Engine Optimization or SEO. In this blog, our team breaks down the […]
The best New year resolutions for any young marketer

As the new year comes in, many individuals bring on resolutions to change or become better. Our team had the same problem when we started and decided to showcase what we chose those years ago. Because of that we decided to curate the best new year resolutions for any young marketer. We showcased our top […]
How to make a good holiday social media post

As any successful business owner knows, social media has become a must in today’s business economy. People turn to social media to verify if companies are legitimate, research their products, and look for employment. With proper social media, companies can soar and grow their business to new heights. without it, they may put themselves on […]
Ads For Beginners: A Guide To The TikTok Ad Platform

About the TikTok ad platform TikTok is one of the fastest-growing social media platforms on the planet. TikTok was founded in 2016 and brought in advertising in early 2019. Boasting a ridiculous amount of users, The TikTok ad platform is great for any business trying to attract young consumers. This platform is easy to set […]
How to grow your business with the holiday rush

As a small business owner, the holidays bring a time of opportunity, joy, and hopefully crazy sales. Many shoppers are searching the web and stores looking for the next big present for their loved ones. The best part about all of this is today’s society has everything so getting gifts has become harder in harder. […]
10 Things You need to know when growing your business

Growing your business is hard. Many businesses can get started, find a few customers, but can’t get past that pump to the next big level. In this article, our team will discuss 10 tips that we recommend to all of our growing clients who have taken that jump from hobby to business. These tips definitely […]
10 Things You need to know when growing your business

Growing your business is hard. Many businesses can get started, find a few customers, but can’t get past that pump to the next big level. In this article, our team will discuss 10 tips that we recommend to all of our growing clients who have taken that jump from hobby to business. These tips definitely […]
Ads For Beginners: A guide to the Instagram Ad platform

About the platform Instagram is a social media platform that focuses on visual storytelling including videography and photography. Founded in 2010, Instagram has become a powerhouse for visual creators boasting over a billion active users. Instagram first added its ad platform in November of 2013 after Facebook purchased the company in early 2012 for a […]
The Best Tips and tricks to getting your story published

Are you a small business owner trying to get your business in front of thousands of potential buyers? Do you (like thousands of other businesses) not have the budget to pay for ads? Well, our team at Finden Marketing has the solution for you! Public Relation (also known commonly as PR) is a free marketing […]
Ads For Beginners: A Guide To The Facebook Ad Platform

About the platform Facebook is one of the staple ad platforms. This simple yet effective platform allows any business the ability to advertise online without having to pay a fortune. Facebook was founded in 2004 by Mark Zuckerberg and incorporated its ad in late 2007. Since then it has become one of the big three […]
Finden Marketing Wins the DNT Best of the Best 2021

Finden Marketing, a Duluth, Minnesota-based marketing agency is honored to have been awarded the 2021 Best of the Best award for the best consulting agency in Duluth. This award is presented by the Duluth News Tribune and spotlights businesses that stand out as being the best in their industry. Finden Marketing, which was started in […]
How To Pick The Right Ad Platform For Your Business

Written By: Andrew Weisz | CEO, Finden Marketing The world of digital marketing has exploded in the last 10 years. This has left many business owners with the question “how should I market my business?”. This is an extremely common question that almost every business owner will ask themself. To find this answer, our team […]
Finden Client Spotlight: Aspis Consulting Is Featured By Forbes Magazine

At Finden Marketing we love showcasing our clients who are going above and beyond in what they do. Our team has had the pleasure of working with some amazing businesses lately and wanted to give a shoutout to one that is doing amazing things. Because of that, we wanted to put an occasional spotlight on […]
How to Prepare Your Facebook Ads for iOS 15

iOS 15 is here as of the 20th and it’s causing us media buyers heck. Apple is cornering the ad market in the name of user privacy and the results have shown. We have a downloadable PDF from Facebook on their response to iOS 14+ if you want to jump to it here. Whether you […]
How To Grow Your Business While In Your Off-Season

As fall comes closer and closer many entrepreneurs are beginning to start prepping for the busiest season of the year. the holiday season. With the holiday season, comes an upswing in sales, new clients, and revenue is through the roof. unfortunately, for most businesses that doesn’t last. After the holiday season, many businesses see a […]
How To Make Your Business Stand Out In A Saturated Market

So you’re a business in a saturated market eh? Well fear not; hope is not lost and you too have the ability to stand out, grab attention, and become a powerhouse in your industry with a few focused steps. What is a saturated market? What is a saturated market you may ask? Well, a saturated […]
What You Need For Your First Marketing Agency Job

You have questions; we have answers. Landing your gig at a marketing agency is a daunting but rewarding experience. Marketing is a vast world and ever-changing. We believe that the days of specializing in one thing are coming to a halt, at least for great marketers. You really have to build out your skills, experiences […]
Marketing Certifications Every Young Professional Needs To Have

Gone are the days of specializing in one facet of marketing is enough. The demand for marketers continues to grow while the demand for great marketers is increasingly becoming smaller. Advancements are made every week. New programs, tactics, and trends constantly and we need to be on top of them all while managing our client’s […]
How To Make The Best Press Release That Gets Reporters Talking

Press releases are one of the most vital aspects of many businesses marketing endeavors. It creates brand recognition, allows consumers to know the happenings of your business, and help showcase big changes in your organization. Unfortunately, many entrepreneurs and business owners make simple mistakes when writing their press releases leading to their stories not being […]
How To Make The Best Press Release That Gets Reporters Talking

Press releases are one of the most vital aspects of many businesses marketing endeavors. It creates brand recognition, allows consumers to know the happenings of your business, and help showcase big changes in your organization. Unfortunately, many entrepreneurs and business owners make simple mistakes when writing their press releases leading to their stories not being […]
How to Use Your Location to Grow Your Company

Living in the beautiful city of Duluth, Minnesota has its perks. With the ample amount of attractions, nature, and historic buildings, Duluth is an amazing city to both live and work in. Luckily this is the case for many cities across the country, and it can create a stream to success if your company capitalizes […]
What should I know before graduating as a graphic designer?

So you are just about to graduate or will be graduating as a graphic designer. You probably took some classes on branding, maybe some typography classes and how to organize pages in InDesign, maybe you made a style guide and created a logo for yourself. All of these things are fantastic and I hope you […]
What should I know before graduating as a graphic designer?

So you are just about to graduate or will be graduating as a graphic designer. You probably took some classes on branding, maybe some typography classes and how to organize pages in InDesign, maybe you made a style guide and created a logo for yourself. All of these things are fantastic and I hope you […]
7 Great Marketing Resume Tips To Land Your Dream Job

So you have your eyes set on graduation. You have written your marketing resume and you are asking yourself, what’s next? Well, this might be a good start for you. In my experience, marketing majors usually go one of two ways. They either land a marketing job right out of school or go into sales […]
15 Things You Need to Do Today to Become More Successful in the Future

Last month I discussed 15 things you should do every morning to be successful and after much feedback, I added a second part focused on more than just the morning. This list is again based upon research done on countless successful people from many industries and hits on what they say are the more important […]
What is a Full Stack Marketing Agency and why Hire One?

Full-stack marketing has blown up within the past few years, and agencies have been adapting away from their formats to switch to this new system. What is a full-stack agency you may ask? Well, the official definition of a Full-stack marketing agency “is a company which provides a complete package fostering the entire value chain […]
What is Free Marketing and How Your Company Can Get it?

To start, I want to clarify that much like a “free lunch” there is no such thing as free marketing. All marketing options I am about to promote offer ways where individuals can spread the word about their business without having to pay advertising costs or sponsorship fees. These do however take time to achieve […]
Pro’s and Con’s of Running a Remote Marketing Agency

In the age of the pandemic, everything is changing, especially in the workplace. Since its conception, Finden has operated as a fully remote agency hosting employees across Minnesota. As I am writing this blog, Finden doesn’t even have a central location we call home. Because of that, I wanted to discuss the ups and downs […]
Questions You Need to Ask Before Hiring a Marketing Agency

Marketing can be tough, time-consuming, and an all-out pain in the butt, so when someone reaches out and says “Hey, I love your company and my marketing agency can make you a ton of money by doing your marketing” that offer sounds pretty fantastic. Unfortunately, many so-called “marketers” have used this tactic to take advantage […]
23 Hard Truths About Doing Your own Marketing

If you are reading this probability has it you’re probably an entrepreneur who has just recently started their own business or is growing said business. I want to start by congratulating you on making that big jump and creating something from nothing. We wrote this article with you in mind and will go over common […]
15 Little Things you Should do Every Morning to Become More Successful

As a CEO of a growing marketing firm in northern Minnesota, I spend a lot of my time putting out fires for Finden Marketing (my marketing agency) and our clients. meaning I have less and less time for myself and have become more effective with the time I do have. As your company grows, so […]
8 Best Spots to do A Photoshoot in Duluth Minnesota

As a marketing agency in Duluth, we have seen our fair share of photoshoots in the area for the clients we work with. Finden has done over 50 photoshoots across the greater Duluth area doing videography and photography for both products and services. My team has compiled our favorite locations in our home city of […]