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Some Things are Too Important to DIY

February 20, 2026

There are certain projects that are ideal for do-it-yourselfers.  If you’re thinking about painting a room in your home, this is very likely something that just about anyone could do pretty well with the right tools.  The same goes for gardening.  If you research your topic and your desired end result, there’s a good chance…

MadCap Recap

December 22, 2025

It is almost the end of another year! 2025 went by in a flash, and as we look back to close out the year, we are looking ahead at the same time. Quantitatively, we could certainly list out the number of websites we worked on, or events we helped to host, or press releases we…

Lions, and Tigers, and SOPs oh my!

October 30, 2025

It’s spooky season, y’all.  It’s the time of the year where little goblins and ghouls might grace your doorstep looking for treats.  The little neighborhood kids are more cute than scary, but do you know what really frightens us?  We’ve heard there are companies and organizations out there operating without a marketing plan!  What?!  Say…

Can Offline Tactics Succeed in a Digital World?

September 30, 2025

It is easy to write off offline marketing tactics as digital tools and techniques like social media marketing and email marketing campaigns become the standard across most industries. However, don’t let it fool you. Offline marketing tactics are still a crucial component to reaching audiences in our digital-first world. Even the most successful digital marketing…

So You Want to Work for Yourself?

May 1, 2025

We’ve all been there.   Maybe it took a particularly bad week, or month, or a performance review you didn’t agree with.  Or maybe it was a dream from the beginning.  But the words “I’m going to start my own business” have probably floated through your mind at some point in your professional career.  Is it…

Is Ethical Leadership (finally) Taking the Lead?

September 6, 2024

It’s no secret that the pandemic had an impact on businesses.  We might not even be ready to fully talk about it, since some of the impact was overwhelmingly not good.  But, on the flipside, what have you noticed that has been a positive take away from those 2020 days?  We’re noticing a shift in…

Labels are Out!

June 10, 2024

Whether we’ve used the labels ourselves, or shared a side-eye glance when someone else has, we’re likely all familiar with the generational labels that exist in the world. You know the ones. The “Millennial self centeredness” or the “Gen Z independence” or “Gen X adaptability”, and the ever-so-cringy “OK Boomer”. Regarding marketing trends that we’re…

Top Social Media Trends in 2024

April 29, 2024

Don’t worry.  When we say “social media trends for 2024” we don’t mean the latest dance you have to practice in your kitchen (seriously, why are they always in the kitchen?!).  We’re looking at trends that are coming to life in 2024 from a marketing perspective.  We stay on top of that stuff because, well,…

Why Marketing Trends Matter

April 1, 2024

As a marketing and branding company, MadCap Marketing and Creative understands the tiers and trends of the marketing world.  We should.  After all, it’s our job.  But, as a consumer or a business owner, how aware are you of the key trends in marketing that will lend success to your business or cause?  Read on…

Get Creative!

February 20, 2024

Marketing and branding has evolved over the years, and nowadays not everyone has an in-house department within their company or organization. That’s OK! In fact, working with an independent firm might help you, because it allows an outside perspective and experience, similar to the customers you might be trying to reach. Marketing plays in a…