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ONLINE REVIEWS ARE BIG FACTOR IN CONSUMER CHOICESMore people are looking for consumer-generated online reviews than ever, according to BrightLocal’s 2020 Local Consumer Review Survey.1 Consumers are becoming more review-savvy, preferring businesses that receive high volumes of high-scoring reviews on a regular basis. Key findings of this survey include: • 93% of consumers used theRead more

ENCOURAGE THE FOUR C’S OF CREATIVITYHow many times have you said, “Why didn’t I think of that?” We’re often surprised by, or envious of, great business ideas we see in person or read about online. We admire those with seemingly innate abilities to create something from nothing but sometimes discount our own potential for creativity.Read more

WE NOW OFFER SPEEDS AS FAST AS 1 GIG! Madison Communications is pleased to announce that we are now offering Internet Speeds as fast as 1 GIG! If your family loves to play interactive data-hungry video games, while simultaneously downloading the newest apps on your smartphone, connecting to multiple home security or smart home devices,Read more

SMART TECHNOLOGY IS GROWING ON FARMSInnovative devices gather data and help maximize operational efficiency Data is the most valuable tool a farmer has when it comes to minimizing costs and maximizing crop yields. That’s why about 80 percent of U.S. farmers now use some sort of smart technology. This is a fortunate development, because theRead more

FEEL GOOD ABOUT CHOOSING USMadison Communications knows your business has options when it comes to choosing a provider for communications services. So, we want you to know how much we appreciate your loyal support of us. It’s truly a win-win situation when a local business like yours chooses a local provider like us for Internet,Read more

TRADITION IS NOT A BUSINESS MODELSticking to traditions from the past may be hurting your business in the present Traditions are beloved parts of family life — the first-day-of-school photo, a recurring Thanksgiving menu, when and where you open holiday gifts. Doing the same thing year after year is comforting. But what works well at home doesn’tRead more

COMPUTER SECURITY: THE HUMAN FACTORHow to help protect your company from social engineering To ensure your company’s computer systems are secure, you back up your data regularly, use robust passwords, promptly address any problems reported by your staff, register your software, install an antivirus application, have a disaster recovery plan in place, and use allRead more

BRAND ADVOCATES ARE YOUR RAVING FANS Customers who buy your products are great, and those who tell a few others about you are even better. But the most valuable type of customers are your raving fans, otherwise known as brand advocates. These customers can have a huge impact on your business since they love itRead more

SMALL BUSINESSES HAVE BIG IMPACTThey create most new jobs and help strengthen local communities. Small businesses employ over half of the U.S. private workforce and outnumber corporations by more than 1,000 to one. This sector is also responsible for creating 60 to 80 percent of new U.S. jobs. The positive impact of small businesses doesn’tRead more

3 WAYS TO HELP SPEED UP YOUR WI-FI We at Madison Communications offer reliable Internet Speeds! We also know that if your Wi-Fi router is out of date or not set up correctly, it could be slowing you down. We want to help by giving a few tips to help you maximize your router performance:Read more