Madison Drain

Let Audience Authenticity Inform Image and Messaging Integration
by Madison Drain|23 July 2026|SLS Blog
A little fatherly wisdom about the importance of “protecting your name” has stuck with our strategy director for many years. It speaks to the imperative of maintaining your reputation.
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The Design Ingredients Behind a Successful Brand Launch
by Madison Drain|18 June 2026|SLS Blog
Every year, thousands of products and services are launched into the market with high hopes and smart strategies—yet so many gain limited traction. Scrutinize those shortcomings, and you’ll often find a core culprit: brand design that’s not doing its job....
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Your Website Is Probably Costing You More Than You Realize
by Madison Drain|27 May 2026|SLS Blog
Websites have understood expenses like hosting and security. What you might be missing are hidden costs incurred by slow load times, non-intuitive navigation, and missing trust signals.
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Street Level Studio Earns 2026 Viddy Awards Gold
by Madison Drain|13 May 2026|SLS News
May 13, 2026, Highwood, IL — A video produced by Street Level Studio (SLS), a full-service marketing agency based on Chicago’s North Shore, recently received gold in the 2026 Viddy Awards, which recognizes excellence in video creation, production, and delivery....
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Street Level Studio Picks Up a Trio of Hermes Gold
by Madison Drain|07 May 2026|SLS News
May 7, 2026, Highwood, IL — Three projects by Street Level Studio (SLS), a full-service marketing agency based on Chicago’s North Shore, recently captured gold in the 20th Annual Hermes Creative Awards, which honors outstanding work in categories such as...
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How to Audit Your Brand (Before Your Competitors Do It for You)
by Madison Drain|24 April 2026|SLS Blog
A little fatherly wisdom about the importance of “protecting your name” has stuck with our strategy director for many years. It speaks to the imperative of maintaining your reputation.
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Digital Design Awards Presented to Street Level Studio
by Madison Drain|24 March 2026|SLS News
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 agency based on Chicago’s North Shore. Two SLS projects ranked...
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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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