MADISON TECHNICIANS BRING HOME FIRST PLACE! Madison Communications would like to take a moment to recognize our technicians that participated in their first SCTE Gateway Chapter Cable-Tec games since 2019. The SCTE (Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers) is an international organization that is split up between 68 chapters. The team that won first place overallRead more
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WHAT DO THE G’S MEAN IN COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY?Are you confused about the G’s used when talking about communications technology? Let’s clear things up. The G in 5G, as it relates to mobile technology, means “generation.” GB, with a capital B, means Gigabytes – a measurement of data storage capacity. Gbps, with a lowercase b, meansRead more
2022 TEACHER OF THE YEAR AWARDS This year marks the 17th year that Madison Communications has sponsored the Teacher of the Year Awards contest! Any teacher that is employed at a school district within our Madison coverage is eligible to be nominated for this award. The contest takes place from March 1st- May 2nd andRead more
DOES YOUR BUSINESS HAVE A TECHNOLOGY PLAN?Think strategically about hardware, software, and technical support A technical plan is similar to a business plan, financial plan, or human resources plan, in that it helps you tie a specific area of your business to overall business goals. A technology plan can help you think about the future,Read more
SCTE CHAPTER LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE Dennis Russell, Madison’s Plant Superintendent, represented the SCTE Gateway Chapter at the annual Chapter Leadership Conference in Indianapolis on March 23rd and March 24th along with Hunter, and Todd Lancaster from Charter. The SCTE (Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers) is an international organization that is split up between 68 chapters. DennisRead more
HAVE MORE FUN, GET MORE DONE In recent years, more and more companies have begun to recognize the need for a little levity around the office. So much so that many consultants now make a living offering advice on how to infuse humor and fun into the workplace. Why? The answer is simple. Studies haveRead more
REEVALUATING AND REINVENTINGHow rural communities are changing inside and out to overcome their challenges Rural communities all over the country are facing steady depopulation, economic decline, and deteriorating main streets. This typically stems from the loss of a community’s original or main industries that provided the foundation for the local economy in the past. DespiteRead more
DON’T LET TECH BE A PAIN IN THE NECK The term “Tech neck”, meaning the act of stressing muscles while using phones, tablets, and computers, resulting in neck and shoulder pain, stiffness, and soreness. Have you experienced the pain of Tech Neck due to the many hours you spend using your mobile devices? If so,Read more
STRONG TEAMS MAKE STRONG BUSINESSES Successful businesses recognize the importance of strong teamwork. When people work together cohesively to achieve common goals, both the company and its employees will thrive. The hard part can be building that team mentality. Here are five tips to help you: Define the team. You may have several internal teams,Read more
HONORING OUR MADISON VETERANS We hope that everyone had a great Veterans Day! The Madison Family honored their veterans with a personalized military Christmas ornament to show their appreciation for their service and sacrifice. In honor of all the men and women who served and continue to serve this country, we thank you! Randy Roach–Read more
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