Ever Wonder Who Designs Kris Lindahl’s Billboards? So Did We, Here’s the Answer
The Billboard King of Minnesota Have you ever wondered who created that billboard you see literally everywhere in Minnesota (Shown Below)? As a marketing agency, we love the story of how a regular guy took something and ran with it creating one of the best-known brands in his target market. Also as a marketing agency […]
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 […]
Duluth’s Ultimate Event Lineup for Small Businesses: 14 Opportunities to Shine
In the bustling heart of Duluth, where community bonds are as strong as Lake Superior’s currents, there’s a myriad of events waiting to elevate your small business. From lively festivals to niche gatherings, these occasions offer prime opportunities to connect with locals, visitors, and fellow entrepreneurs. So, grab your calendar and get ready to mark […]
The Power of Facebook Ads: How Duluth Businesses Can Thrive Online
In the bustling city of Duluth, where local businesses face the challenge of standing out in a crowded digital marketplace, Facebook ads offer a powerful solution. With its vast user base and sophisticated targeting capabilities, Facebook provides a unique platform for Duluth businesses to connect with their ideal customers. This guide dives into the nuances […]
Elevating Your Duluth Brand: Innovative Branding Strategies for 2024
In the vibrant city of Duluth, where the business landscape is as dynamic as the seasons, carving out a distinctive brand identity is paramount for any business aspiring to rise above the competition. As we step into 2024, the digital and physical realms offer endless possibilities for creative and innovative branding strategies. This guide is […]
8 Tips for Growing Your Social Media in 2023
Are you a marketer or business owner looking to have your social media explode in 2023? Well, you’re in luck, our team came together and create our list of the top Tips for Growing Your Social Media in 2023. Now before we get started you need to know that this isn’t something that will happen […]
5 Great Tips to Grow Your Local SEO
Are you struggling to grow your local search engine optimization (SEO)? Do you not know where to even start? Well, today’s blog is just for you. Our team has listed our top 5 tips that we tell our clients who are trying to grow their local SEO and even added some bonus material for the […]
What Your Marketing Department Should Focus on in 2023
2023 is here and for many, it’s time to start looking at the new marketing plan for the year. For a lot of marketers and business owners, this is a quick check to see if everything is “working”, but we urge you to really take a step back. 2023 is going to really change the […]
The Top Marketing Certifications Any Marketer Should Have
Marketing can be tough and getting a well-paying marketing job can be even tougher. Luckily there are some great organizations out there that have made it their mission to help you grow and improve your skills. In today’s article, our team of marketers came together to make a list of our top marketing certifications that […]
How to Create an Advertising Budget
If we had a dollar for every time someone asked us, “how much should we spend on advertising?”, we would have a pretty sweet advertising campaign. In all seriousness, most people we interact with will benefit from advertising their business, but that’s too vague, right? There are many items that need to be in order […]
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 […]
10 Things You Need to Know After Graduating College
10 things you need to know after Graduating College So you just graduated college and got your first big boy/girl job? Well, congrats! That’s a huge accomplishment that should be celebrated! But that’s not why you’re here. You’re here to learn the 10 things you need to know after graduating college. Lucky for you that’s […]
7 Books that Changed the Way We Look at Marketing
Have you ever read a book that completely changed the way you lived your life? We have! Our team believes that books are an amazing way to learn new tactics, ideas, and overall help make our lives better. In this week’s blog, we wanted to share some of that with you and have curated a […]
7 Books that Changed the Way We Look at Marketing
Have you ever read a book that completely changed the way you lived your life? We have! Our team believes that books are an amazing way to learn new tactics, ideas, and overall help make our lives better. In this week’s blog, we wanted to share some of that with you and have curated a […]
Simple Tricks to Grow Your Businesses SEO
Every business’s dream is to be on the first page of every search for their product or service. The question many have is how to do that? SEO is a tricky concept to conquer and many think if you aren’t an expert you shouldn’t even try. We think that couldn’t be farther from the truth. […]
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 Step Up Your Google Ads Account Effectively
What platform is best?? So many clients we talk to hammer on this question. The truth is any platform can be great. But it has to be a good fit for your goals. TikTok is great for visibility, Facebook is great for traffic, and Google can pick up the rest. They all work together when […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Best Spots In Minnesota For Any Fall Photoshoots
As a Duluth marketing agency, our team knows a thing or two about taking fall photos. The North Shore has been ranked as one of the best places to go for anyone who loves fall. In today’s blog, we want to help those who love fall and are looking for an amazing spot to do […]
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 […]
Duluth Marketing Agency Celebrate 1st Year of Opening
Duluth’s marketing agency, Finden Marketing, celebrates their one year of being a business. Today marks a monumental day for our small marketing agency, We have been helping businesses grow with kick-butt marketing for over 365 days. 365 days, 2 new team members, and 30 projects achieved in 2021. Our humble beginning Finden started with four […]
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 […]
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 […]
From Instagram Ads to a SuperBowl Commercial, How This Soap Brand Grew to Unforeseeable Heights Using New School Advertising
Dr. Squatch, an organic soap company based out of California, has made its way into the bright lights. Founded in 2015, Squatch has seen miraculous growth going from a small brand to one with over 310,000 followers on Instagram alone. A brand founded to “fight big soap” has become a commercial lover’s best friend due […]
11 Things you Need to ask Yourself Before Starting Your own Company
Many people find themselves in a position where they have decided that they want to be their own boss. Our team thinks that is amazing and wants to help you not make the mistakes we made when starting our first company. Below are 11 questions we wish we would have asked ourselves before starting our […]
This Meat Stick Brand Became an Internet Sensation
Slim Jim. The snack industry meat stick has morphed into a cult-like following and created an internet phenomenon brands wish they could do. For roughly two years, they grew their social following on Instagram from 5,000 to 1,200,000 without spending a single cent on paid promotions. Not only did they grow organically, but they created […]
