The most inspirational things are often right in front of us. It might be the typography on a book cover, the colors of your favorite music album, or the opening […]
The first step with any marketing plan or strategy is determining who your target audience is. If marketing is a house, think of your target audience as the foundation. Knowing […]
Video marketing is a concept that is only growing as consumption of news and educational information in video format is in higher demand. It’s a great tool to integrate into your […]
Today people can – and do – prepare for every aspect of any experience, big or small. Whether they’re taking a vacation across the globe or dining at a neighborhood […]
Within the next month, Google Chrome will release its 68th version/update. For the first time, Chrome will clearly mark sites that do not have SSL certificates as “Not Secure” in […]
Despite an onslaught of new media platforms and devices, established forms of media – such as radio and TV – remain resilient, according to new study from Kantar Media. Nearly […]
While it may seem to be a recent phenomenon, animated GIFs have actually been around for almost 30 years. GIFs are attracting attention because they are easy to consume and […]
Central States Media (CSM) recently received 2 awards from the Public Relations Association of Central Illinois for their work with the Peoria Park District, Peoria Zoo, and Bremer Jewelry. CSM […]
You may have heard about a new Google feature called Local Services Ads. This new feature has rolled out in a limited number of large metropolitan areas, with plans to […]
Peoria, IL, May 10, 2018 – Central States Media (CSM) recently received a total of 7 national awards for its work with a number of partners, through the Healthcare Advertising […]
There’s a lot you can learn from online reviews, and they can be a valuable tool for improving your customer service. Handle them incorrectly, however, and you could be left […]
1880 Ottmar Mergenthaler invents the first typesetting machine: the Linotype 1922 The term “Graphic Designer” is used for the first time by W.A Swiggins in an article for the Boston […]
