Madison Drain

Digital Design Awards Presented to Street Level Studio
by Madison Drain|24 March 2026|SLS News
Email Campaign and Online Ads Win Graphic Design USA Recognition March 31, 2026, Highwood, IL — A prestigious annual competition honoring excellence in online, digital, and interactive experiences has singled out work by Street Level Studio (SLS), a full-service marketing...
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2026 Emerging Trends
by Madison Drain|23 March 2026|Advertising—Print and Digital, Content Marketing, SLS Blog, Street Level Studio, Technology, Video Production
As the year marches on, so does marketing’s evolution. We asked our creative director, content team, and website development manager what they’re noticing right now in their respective disciplines. See if you agree with them.
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Meet the Woman in Charge
by Madison Drain|17 March 2026|SLS Blog, Street Level Studio
In honor of Women’s History Month, we sat down with CEO Tanya Fretheim to talk about being a leader and how strong women helped prepare her for her role.
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Street Level Studio wins big in the 30th annual Viddy Awards competition
by Madison Drain|08 December 2025|SLS News
Street Level Studio recognized for outstanding work in digital video marketing. December 8, 2025, Highwood, IL — Street Level Studio (SLS), a full-service marketing agency based on Chicago’s North Shore, has earned three Viddy Awards for excellence in digital video....
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Why the Omnicom merger is a good thing for my agency.
by Madison Drain|05 December 2025|Advertising—Print and Digital, Brand Strategy, Marketing Strategy, SLS Blog, Street Level Studio
This week, the largest ad agency in the world was created. While it’s terrible news for a lot of accounts and people, there’s an upside for agencies like ours.
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National Design Awards Presented to Chicago-Area Agency
by Madison Drain|05 December 2025|SLS News
Street Level Studio recognized by Graphic Design USA for outstanding graphic design work across multiple categories. December 5, 2025, Highwood, IL — Street Level Studio (SLS), a full-service marketing agency based on Chicago’s North Shore, has earned four more 2025...
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How to Get Big Results from Small-Budget Social Ads
by Madison Drain|05 November 2025|Advertising—Print and Digital, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategy, SLS Blog
Small budgets, big results. Learn how targeted social ads help reach the right audience and drive real engagement.
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Graphic Design USA, w3, and MarCom Awards Presented to Chicago-Area Agency
by Madison Drain|15 October 2025|SLS News
Street Level Studio recognized for standout work in recruitment, health and wellness, and integrated marketing October 15, 2025, Highwood, IL — Street Level Studio (SLS), a full-service marketing agency based on Chicago’s North Shore, has earned multiple 2025 awards celebrating...
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Why Websites Matter More Than Ever in the Age of AI
by Madison Drain|16 September 2025|Brand Strategy, Marketing Strategy, SLS Blog
AI is changing how people find you, but your website is still where they decide to trust you. Here’s why websites remain your most valuable digital asset.
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Priority Press blog features Street Level Studio
by Madison Drain|22 August 2025|SLS News
The Convergence: Integrated Marketing with Print and Digital During a campaign Street Level Studio conducted for Canon, Tanya Fretheim and her team created an interactive direct mail piece tying the brand’s inkjet technology to the five senses and real business...
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