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Take the Strategic Approach to Marketing Spend
by Madison Drain|12 March 2024|Brand Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Multichannel Marketing, SLS Blog
What do plumbing repairs and maximizing your marketing spend have in common? Street Level Studio’s director of sales explains and shares how not to throw a monkey wrench into your budgeting strategy.
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Dr. Digital Answers Questions About Experiential Website Design
by Madison Drain|06 February 2024|Dr. Digital, SLS Blog, Website Development
Too many websites are boring electronic billboards that fail to leverage today’s technological potential. Adding video, games, data visualizations, and more can transform site visitors into site participants.
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Street Level Studio Picks Up Five GDUSA American Design Awards
by Madison Drain|16 January 2024|SLS News
Direct Mail, Integrated Marketing, Stop Motion Video & Social Media Earn Accolades Social media campaign driving awareness and education for FitRight Fresh Start incontinence products. November 29th, 2023, Highwood, IL – Street Level Studio (SLS), a full-service creative agency headquartered...
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Brand Strategy: Start Small and Finish Strong in 2024
by Madison Drain|11 January 2024|Advertising—Print and Digital, Brand Strategy, Multichannel Marketing, SLS Blog, Website Development
Is now, when resolutions abound, the ideal time to take a genuine look at the health of your branding and outreach efforts or the performance of your web presence? We think it is, but you don’t have to consider them...
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Behind the Scenes: The Magic of Stop Motion
by Madison Drain|17 November 2023|Digital Marketing, SLS Blog, Street Level Studio, Video Production
Recently, the convergence of a cool new fruit product, a serendipitous trip to Target, and an “aha!” moment led us to create some video magic. Join us as we rewind for a look behind the scenes.
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More 2023 Creative Awards for Street Level Studio
by Madison Drain|26 October 2023|SLS News
More 2023 Creative Awards for Street Level Studio October 26th, 2023, Highwood, IL – Continuing its strong 2023 awards performance, Street Level Studio (SLS) recently won nine Platinum and Gold MarCom Awards for outstanding work in marketing creativity and two...
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    GDUSA Magazine Spotlight: Street Level Studio Is…
    by Madison Drain|12 October 2023|SLS News
    A Bastion of Hard Work & Creative Drive On Chicago’s North Shore Photo: Leadership Team (l. to r.) Lexie Markarian, Diane Landman, Tanya Fretheim (CEO), Cathy Lindner, Brian Fuller. Teddy Roosevelt once called Highwood IL “the toughest town in America.”...
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    Beyond the Surface Honored With Award at ASID-IL Celebration of Design
    by Madison Drain|03 October 2023|SLS News
    Chicago design agency wins another first place in the Custom Textile category During the gala Celebration of Design, Lexie Markarian and Tanya Fretheim accept the Custom Textile Award on behalf of Beyond the Surface by Street Level Studio. October 2nd,...
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    Street Level Studio Wins Prestigious Health+Wellness Design Awards
    by Madison Drain|03 October 2023|SLS News
    Creative marketing and design agency recognized by Graphic Design USA for communications focused on health and wellness October 2nd, 2023, Highwood, IL – Street Level Studio (SLS), a full-service agency located on Chicago’s North Shore, recently won three Health+Wellness Design...
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    12 Tips for Marketing Emails with Real Impact
    by Madison Drain|04 August 2023|Analytics, Content Marketing, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Multichannel Marketing, SLS Blog
    Effective email marketing requires a skillful blend of clarity, customization, and (of course) a call to action. It’s also one of the most testable, trackable, and adjustable ways to reach an audience. There’s an ideal way to deliver real influence...
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