Technology is a Tool. People Use Tools. | Weekly Report for February 9, 2024
I’ve been fond of the old phrase, “If you own a hammer, it doesn’t make you a carpenter.” If you own a paint brush, it doesn’t make you an artist…
The 2024 Marketing Forecast: Emerging Trends You Can’t Ignore
Written by: Robyn Quarles Stanley cups, mob wife aesthetic, bathtub water, and Halara jumpsuits. Aside from sending a Victorian-era child into a coma, what do these things have in common?…
Persistence vs. Perseverance | Weekly Report for February 2, 2024
As a former English major, I have a love/hate relationship with the English language. On the plus side, I love the many nuances and flexibility. We make up new words…
Madison+Main Street: Navigating the Intersection of Traditional and Modern Marketing
Written by: Lauren McKinney Buckle up — marketing moves FAST. When trends come and go, finding the perfect balance between tradition and modernity is an art. Finding a way to…
Speed Bumps & Newton’s 3rd Law! | Weekly Report for January 26, 2024
In the past month I’ve seen two costly mishaps on Cary Street near VCU. First, I witnessed a Tesla get rear-ended by a Prius at a newly-installed speed bump coming into campus before Harrison Street. The Tesla suddenly…