The Benefit of Building a Diverse Skill Set
The world isn’t black and white, and neither is your skill set. Do you enjoy working with numbers and find that data speaks to you? Great. Do you find design and creativity
4 Steps to Choosing the Best Project Management Tool for your Agency
Is there a lack of efficiency and transparency in your agency? Are people having redundant conversations? Do individuals miss deadlines simply because they don’t have what they need to get a job
DWP 2017 Recap: How Process Can Drive Creativity
Allow me to borrow some business jargon and open the kimono: I get my best ideas while I’m in the shower. It’s not because the shower itself is a mystical realm that
Design Week Portland Preview: Process and Creativity
If you’re not a comic book fan, you probably haven’t heard of Jack “The King” Kirby, but you’ve definitely heard of his work. Captain America, The Incredible Hulk, Iron Man, the X-Men,
13 Motivational Quotes from the Bonfire Team
Every week on Mondays we share a #MondayMotivation quote on our social channels. We aim to start the week with a little inspiration, sharing insights from notable creatives, historical figures, thoughtful leaders,
Bonfire Welcomes a New Team With the Acquisition of Response Capture
I have something very exciting to tell you, something that’s been brewing for quite some time; we’ve officially acquired and merged with all-star Portland-based demand generation agency Response Capture. As a digital
Why Saying “No” May Be the Best Way to Set Goals
The start of a new year typically involves a lot of resolutions and goal setting. It’s also the time to start new projects and embrace new opportunities. I find it to be
Be Your Own Superhero: A Case for Self-Promotion at Work
No one likes a bragger, I get it. But if you never talk about your accomplishments you may be doing your career a serious disservice. I encounter many people who do amazing
Ladies’ Night PDX: Empowering Women in the Workplace
“I love to see a young girl go out and grab the world by the lapels. Life’s a bitch. You’ve got to go out and kick ass.” Wise words from Maya Angelou.
A Mission To Make A Difference
I want you to imagine something. Your alarm goes off early. Still dark early. Most of what happens next is habit. Shower, shave, eat, drink, drive, check email, Facebook, Instagram. Then you
Maintaining a Solid Company Culture During a Growth Spurt
When I had the pleasure of joining the Bonfire team over three years ago, I was incredibly excited to help grow the company culture. Bonfire was already a special place, and I
Q-and-A With Katie Beymer
I asked a handful of Bonfire groupies to describe Katie Beymer. In one word, here’s what they said: Si: Exuberant Jenny: Supportive Melinda: Loquacious (in the best way) Matt: !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Erica: *Hugs*
3 Takeaways From Mary Meeker’s Digital Industry Report
When we were in the brainstorming phase of building a monthly discussion series, we decided that the heart of what we wanted to do is open a dialogue with fellow marketers, marketing
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