Death and Taxes | Weekly Report for January 9, 2026
Welcome to 2026! You’ll be getting a W-2 from your employer soon in the mail. It’s an annual reminder of what you made and what the government took in taxes. You might…
New Year, New You: Detox Bad Advertising Habits and Embrace the Fresh Trends of 2026
Written by: Lauren McKinney The confetti’s been swept up, the champagne flutes are washed and back in the cabinet, and suddenly every brand and business is staring down a familiar…
New Year, Old Me | Weekly Report for January 2, 2026
It’s already started. Madison Avenue has been bombarding us with ads this week, promising a “new you in the New Year.” Diets, weight loss drugs, and fitness clubs all try to entice people…
Wrapping Up the Year: 2025 at Madison+Main
Written by: Lauren McKinney As the year draws to a close, we’re taking a moment to reflect on what an extraordinary 2025 it has been here at Madison+Main. From powerful…
Boxing Day! | Weekly Report for December 26, 2025
Hey folks…skipping the BIG email and BIG list of stuff this week. I’ve been goofing off since it’s the holiday season. I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and since today is Boxing…
We Wish You a Merry Christmas | Weekly Report for December 19, 2025
Andy Williams belting out “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” just makes me smile. I gave myself XM Satellite Radio for my birthday and I’ve got FOUR Christmas music channels and I’ve been listening non-stop…
Future Forward: 7 Marketing Predictions for 2026
Written by: Lauren McKinney If the past few years have taught marketers anything, it’s this: the only constant is change…and maybe Google updating its algorithm when you least expect it….
You Know the Work… But Not the Agency | Weekly Report for December 12, 2025
Dancer Fitzgerald Sample (DFS) was an ad agency, founded in Chicago in 1923. You’ve probably never heard of them. And that’s okay. They merged with other agencies and ultimately were absorbed by Saatchi &…
Caution: Speed Humps Ahead | Weekly Report for December 5, 2025
Problem: There’s a rise in pedestrian accidents. Solution: Install speed humps that force drivers to slow down. Sounds like an excellent plan. What could possibly go wrong? If you drive in and…
I Didn’t Know What to Say | Weekly Report for November 21, 2025
First off I’d like to say “thank you.” Thank you for the huge outpouring of love and support our family has received since we received the news my son Jack passed away….