Extra! Extra! | Weekly Report for July 15, 2022
Headlines. You just read one. Did it hook you? I started my career as a writer in college and was schooled on headlines by every editor I worked for. I…
Skip Ad Button | Weekly Report for July 8, 2022
How many times have you pressed the “Skip Ad” button? Have you muted the ad playing on the online article you’re reading? I do it. If your brand isn’t funny,…
Four Ways to Revolutionize Your Website
Fireworks, backyard barbecues, weekend pool parties, and picture-perfect picnics. The Fourth of July is right around the corner, and people are pulling out their grilling gear and getting ready to…
The Last Frontier | Weekly Report for July 1, 2022
If you had to pick a place to pack up and visit, where would you go? I’d imagine somewhere sunny rather than snowy for the summer — unless you’re Dave Saunders….
Never Ass-u-me | Weekly Report for June 24, 2022
An old baseball coach of mine once wrote on a blackboard, “Never ASSUME anything because it makes an ‘ASS’ out of ‘U’ and ‘ME’.” I always remembered that line. Partially…
The Two Hardest Words to Say | Weekly Report for June 17, 2022
Mistakes are part of life. We either learn from them or we don’t. We all slip up from time to time. Except me. #JustKidding A mistake. A goof. A screw-up….
Top 5 Things You Should Know About Making A TV Commercial
So, you want to make a TV commercial. Great idea! How exciting! Now what? A lot. That’s what. At Madison+Main, we love making TV spots. Over the years, we’ve helped…
Everything Old is New Again | Weekly Report for June 10, 2022
Remember 2007? I remember most of it, except for the 40th birthday party. (Wooo, that was a wild night). 15 years ago, Internet Explorer was the most popular web browser. Bob Barker hosted The Price…
Common Digital Marketing Mistakes (And How To Avoid Them)
Did you know that by 2023, the global digital marketing spend will reach $146 billion? If your small business is struggling to grow your customer base or not getting the…
Messaging Behind Music in Ads | Weekly Report for June 3, 2022
You’re going to want to tune into this blog! Music is a universal language everyone can understand. In a world where we’re bombarded with data and visual messaging, the art…