Believe in the work you do. Believe in the people you do it alongside. And you’ll make the world a little better. That’s what makes us MABU. It makes us stand out in our industry, too.

Humble brag: our talented team of authentic storytellers brought home three Platinum, three Gold and two Honorable Mention awards this year from the 17th Annual Hermes Creative Awards.

The worldwide competition, presented by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals (AMCP), recognizes pioneers of new-age marketing artistry, from individual creators to Fortune 500 companies. We’re honored to see our work highlighted next to some of the most renowned and innovative companies in our industry.

But we can’t say we’re all that surprised. We work with the best here. The ‘good works’ of our clients deserve it. They are on a mission to make a meaningful impact in the world, from wetlands conservation, to the responsible service of alcohol, to cultural awareness and tolerance.

We have the privilege of elevating those efforts through creative thinking, thoughtful copywriting, and innovative design. It doesn’t get any better than that. Check out some of our award-winning work below!

Platinum Winners

Ducks Unlimited – Wetlands PSA

NDSC – RBS Training Videos

Yondar – Promo Video

Gold Winners

Indigenous Pact – Brand Video

NIEA – Boys with Braids Video

MABU – Website Copy

(Explore our website, written in a consistent tone-of-voice that is uniquely us.)

Honorable Mentions

Capital Electric Co-op – Logo Design

Fit for Victory – Logo Design

We recently welcomed Kari Haegele to our team as a Web Developer. In this role, she will build, design and maintain web platforms for our clients, creating optimal user experiences and elevating their online presence.

Kari has had a strong interest in digital design and programming from an early age and in a recent leap of faith, she pursued her passion of the craft following an 8-year career in nursing. Kari recently graduated with an associate degree in web design and development from Bismarck State College and has been an invaluable addition to our web services team since first joining MABU as an intern in December of 2022. She is eager to help share the stories of our clients through creative strategies and innovative web solutions.

Kari resides in Bismarck with her husband, Mark, and their two children. She is based in MABU’S Bismarck office and will support our clients across North Dakota and the United States.

Google Analytics is one of the most popular web analytics tools used by website owners and digital marketers. It provides valuable information on website traffic and user behavior. In 2020, Google released a new version of Google Analytics, called Google Analytics 4. Now, two and a half years later, it will officially become the new standard. On July 1, the current and long lived version of Google Analytics, known as Universal Analytics, will no longer process data. From that point on, all data will be available in GA4.

So, what is GA4? How is it different from Universal Analytics?

1. GA4 is the latest version of Google Analytics and it’s designed to provide a more complete view of user behavior across multiple devices and platforms.
2. It has a simplified user interface that’s easier to navigate and use. It offers more intuitive reporting options and makes it easier to find the insights you need.
3. It focuses on events and parameters rather than page views, sessions, and other metrics.
4. GA4 offers improved tracking options that make it easier to track user behavior across your website. You can track specific user actions and events, such as clicks, downloads, or form submissions.

If MABU built your site and it is currently hosted on Pantheon, we made the swap for you! But if not, here are tips to help you prepare for the switch:

1. Get acquainted with GA4. Learn about the new features and changes compared to Universal Analytics. Google even offers online courses and tutorials.
2. Review your current setup. Take note of your current tracking settings, goals, and reports.
3. Plan and test your implementation. Once you have GA4 set up, test it to make sure it’s tracking data accurately.
4. Plan how you will use the various tracking features, such as event tracking, to get better insights into user behavior.
5. Create custom reports in GA4 to track your key performance indicators (KPIs) and analyze your data. You can also use the pre-built reports and templates provided by Google Analytics.

By following these steps, you can prepare for the GA4 switch on July 1 and ensure a smooth transition to GA4.

We recently welcomed two new interns to our team, Emma Schroeder and Tate Houle. Emma and Tate join us from the University of Mary as they complete their degrees in the summer of 2023.

Emma is entering her internship with the Creative Services team at MABU. In her role, she will gain experience in photography, video production, design, and much more. She finds a passion in all things artistic and wants to pursue a career of creativity. Emma’s goal at MABU is to try as many new projects as she can and refine her new skills. She will be graduating from the University of Mary with a major in communication and a focus in media production.

The Strategic Operations team welcomes Tate as their new intern. She is excited to broaden her experience and explore the different aspects of marketing and client relations while at MABU. Tate enjoys work environments that allow her to incorporate complex thinking and interpersonal skills. She will be completing her degree at the University of Mary with a major in communication and a focus on public relations. (She also wrote this blog post as her first assignment!)

Emma and Tate are based in MABU’s Bismarck office and will assist in supporting our clients across North Dakota and the United States.