Activated Growth founder and president reflects on 15-years strategically helping clients grow their business.

15 Years of Activated Growth: Founder’s Reflection

Over the years, marketing has transformed dramatically. We’ve seen the rise of digital channels, the evolution of marketing automation, and now the emergence of AI. These innovations have fundamentally changed how we work, but one principle has remained constant: lead with strategy. Great marketing isn’t about quick fixes or flashy…

Activated Growth wins Hermes Creative Award for BCI Centennial Campaign

Activated Growth Wins Hermes Creative Gold Award for Strategic Centennial Campaign

Activated Growth is proud to announce that our recent collaborative work with Battery Council International (BCI) has been honored with a 2025 Hermes Creative Gold Award. This recognition celebrates outstanding strategic marketing, creative execution, and measurable results for one of the most significant milestones in BCI’s history: its 100-year anniversary.…

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How to Get More ChatGPT Traffic: 9 Actionable Tips to Improve AI Referrals

Looking for practical ways to boost your brand visibility and drive more ChatGPT traffic and other AI referrals? You're not alone. ChatGPT and other AI-powered tools are changing how users search for information and discover brands. Unlike traditional search engines that display a list of ranked links, ChatGPT provides direct,…

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International Space Station National Lab Website Redesign Wins AVA Digital Award

We’re excited to share that Activated Growth (AG) has been honored with a Gold AVA Digital Award for our transformative website redesign of the International Space Station (ISS) National Lab website! This prestigious recognition celebrates excellence in digital communication, and we’re proud to be recognized for our work in creating…

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Activated Growth Wins Platinum Viddy Award for Cutting-Edge Video

Activated Growth is proud to announce that a video we created for our client, the Association of Battery Recyclers (ABR), has earned a prestigious Platinum Viddy award. Titled, “Circular Economy Spotlight: The Sustainable Life of Lead Batteries,” the video offers an unprecedented, in-depth look at the complete lifecycle of a lead battery.

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Unveiling a Brand Refresh: Before Birth Imaging’s Customer-Centric Approach to a New Look

Activated Growth recently had the opportunity to work with one of our clients on a revitalized brand identity. Before Birth Imaging, a local woman-owned business, proudly serves expectant mothers and their families in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas with high-quality 3D/4D and HD live images during pregnancy.  With over…

Activated Growth client rebrand

Activated Growth Supports Comprehensive Rebranding Initiative for Battery Council International

A century is a long time for a brand to stay relevant and maintain its market leadership. But venerable Battery Council International (BCI) is accomplishing the feat through a major rebranding initiative with Activated Growth. The Goal: Positioning BCI for Its Second Century Our full-service strategic marketing agency developed all…

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Level Up Your Personal Brand on Social Media

For decades, companies have proven that solid branding can help them beat the competition and sustain success over long periods of time. In more recent years, people have realized that developing their personal brand and bringing a personal brand story to life can be just as important to their success.…

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Activated Growth Creates Award-Winning Strategic Campaign and Company Branding for Systainable

Hermes Creative Awards announced the winners for the 2022 international awards, a competition for creative professionals. Activated Growth received a Gold in the Strategic Campaign and Company Branding category for their work with their client, Systainable. With more than 6,500 entries in this international competition including entries from the United…

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Stop the Scroll! 8 Tips for Using Images on Social

Social media posts with images ALWAYS get more attention, and the right image can make the difference between lackluster performance and a post that really pops. People tend to look at an image first and then decide whether they want to read more. To stop the scroll at your post,…

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