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In today’s day and age, data surrounds us. It’s necessary to be able to share an insight effectively and inspire action. During this month’s book club, we explored becoming effective communicators by infusing the possibilities of storytelling with data to back it up in “Effective Data Storytelling: How to Drive Change with Data, Narrative and …

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Carefully crafting the right marketing talent mix takes finesse – much like stirring up the perfect cocktail. Just as a mixologist understands the importance of choosing the right ingredients and striking a balance between flavors, marketing teams – both in-house departments and external agencies – are tasked with skillfully blending their talents to create marketing …

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After a six-month RFP process, we are excited to announce a partnership as the new agency of record for the global powerhouse Illinois Tool Works (ITW) Welding. Hiebing will support ITW Welding’s industrial and commercial divisions and central marketing team through marketing planning, research, creative, public relations, social media, content creation, media planning and buying, …

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For those of us who hear the term “artificial intelligence” and are immediately on guard for Skynet and their Terminator shenanigans – don’t worry. Terminators aren’t real… yet. There does, however, seem to be a rapid rise in conversations about AI lately – and that’s because AI is shaking up every corner of the internet …

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Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know that two highly anticipated summer movies, Barbie and Oppenheimer, were released on the same day: July 21, 2023. While the release date may have been coincidental, the strategies behind their marketing campaign was no accident. These films could not be more polar opposite of one another, …

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An anvil is a critical forging tool used to create a new element – which is why it’s a fitting title for PRSA’S most prestigious award. We are beyond thrilled to accept the PRSA Silver Anvil for Integrated Communications award for the “From Wisconsin With Love” brand activation tour for Culver’s.   The From Wisconsin With …

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At Hiebing, we believe that everyone has the power to be a leader. It takes strength, resilience and determination – it takes … grit. In this month’s agency book club, we reviewed “Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance” by Angela Duckworth. Duckworth offers invaluable insights into the remarkable blend of passion and perseverance that enables …

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People can get fervently fanatical about the things they love. Millions of “Swifties” from around the world, for example, crashed the Ticketmaster site to get in line just for a chance to see Taylor Swift. They dressed to reflect their favorite eras of her music, spent hours crafting beaded friendship bracelets and packed stadiums – that’s …

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The rumbling of the bleachers, the blinding stadium lights and thousands of fans draped in their school colors – the anticipation of the game is electric. What is it about college sports that inspires such excitement? The answer is easy: the athletes on the rise.   For decades, the NCAA enforced strict amateur status rules that …

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In our agency Book Club we discussed the power of the “story” with Donald Miller’s book “Building a StoryBrand.” In the book, Miller explains that for businesses to succeed, they need to clarify their message so customers will listen. One way for brands to clarify their messaging is through the power of storytelling. If you …

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