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Every year, the SXSW conference brims with insights from creative minds, innovative entrepreneurs and forward-thinking leaders from around the world who dig into topics and trends relative to the rapidly evolving global landscape. This year’s presenters inspired, informed and entertained a handful of Hiebingites. Whether you’re a seasoned SXSW veteran or a curious newcomer — …

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Mad City, Madtown, City of Four Lakes – just a few of the names our city of Madison, Wisconsin, is known by. What some may not know is that Madison holds a slice of architectural history – Monona Terrace. Designed by a native Wisconsinite hailed as the greatest architect of the twentieth century, Frank Lloyd …

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The new year brings hopeful reflections for what the next 365 days will hold – and what challenges may arise. In an ever-changing arena like marketing, finding a foothold can be tricky. Our Hiebing experts are here to help. We asked our experts what trends could maximize a brand’s impact in the new year – and …

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Snap a photo. Be in the moment. Be… real. This simple idea launched the newest app shaking up the social media world: BeReal. With over 10 million daily active users, BeReal is capturing the attention of a growing number of consumers by offering an alternative to the social media status quo – i.e., taking us …

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2022 may already feel like a lifetime ago, but we can’t say our last sayonara before celebrating the special partnerships that inspired us last year. We’re so grateful to our clients for trusting us to move their brands forward. Each year, our work with them fuels our curiosity, ignites our passion for excellence – and …

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At our latest agency book club, we discussed “Leading With Heart” by John Baird & Edward Sullivan. This book poses five important conversations leaders need to have to bring out the best in themselves and the people they lead. If time for reading is on your side, consider picking up a copy here. If not, …

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On average, users of all ages nowadays are spending at least 2.5 hours per day scrolling through social media – with 95 minutes of that time spent endlessly scrolling through TikTok, according to SensorTower’s Power User Curve. The time spent on this platform is significantly higher per day in comparison to the likes of Facebook, …

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February’s book club shook up our comfort zone by challenging us to think outside the box with “Hook Point: How to Stand Out in a 3-Second World” by Brendan Kane. Kane taps into effective strategies to innovate and scale businesses by creating persuasive brand messages in a saturated world. If you want to get hooked …

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Recall a time when you had a great experience with a brand from start to finish. What made that experience unique? If we had to guess, it had something to do with an easy experience that went above and beyond expectations. Every interaction a consumer has with your brand becomes an opportunity to forge relationships …

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At our latest agency book club, we discussed “Time To Listen: How Giving People Space to Speak Drives Invention and Inclusion” by Indi Young. A world-class researcher, Indi poses questions for brands to evaluate purpose and guiding principles. Listening to diverse perspectives leads to building better solutions and strategies that move brands’ bottom lines. If …

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