Author Archives: Kris

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President and Creative Director

Creating Engaging Technical Videos

  At the heart of graphic design and marketing is the art of communicating messages and ideas in a memorable, visual way. When breaking down a technical process for ease of use and understanding, every detail needs to be considered. …

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Make 2021 a Year to Remember

  If there’s one thing we can all agree on, surviving this year and moving on to 2021 is one of our top priorities. While the uncertainties of the pandemic have upended just about everything, looking at the new year …

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Writing to Relieve Stress and Anxiety

  The Covid-19 pandemic has led to a mental health crisis in America. A recent survey by the Centers for Disease Control found that almost 41% of respondents are struggling with mental health issues stemming from the pandemic, with a …

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Freedom for Wherever Life Takes You: O2 Digital Animated Video

  When Old Second National Bank was looking to launch O2 Digital, their exciting new mobile banking platform, they knew they needed something that makes a splash. Old Second approached MCG looking to create an animated video that quickly explains …

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Sweet 16: Lessons Learned from 16 Years in Business

  In 2004, Facebook was launched, “Friends” aired its final episode, and only about half of all homes in the U.S. had internet access. When I started my company in 2004, I’d just had my second child and made the …

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MCG Partners with Kelco Industries for Rebrand, Website Redesign, MarComm

    When Kelco Industries CEO Kevin Kelly approached MCG for a website redesign, it was a welcome conversation. MCG had worked with Kelly’s companies for a number of years under four different brands: Flex-Weld, Guardian Electric, Advanced Molding Technologies, …

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Client Spotlight: Randal Retail Group

For almost two years now, we have had the pleasure of working with Randal Retail Group, a retail millwork manufacturer based in Batavia, IL. Randal Retail Group works with fast casual restaurant and retail chains throughout the United States to …

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Creativity at 7,000 Feet: The Sundance Film Festival

    “He wasn’t just broke. He was broken.”   “I was born after three attempts to abort me.”   “I’m a champion. Do you know what that means? Now, my children and their children – they will all be …

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Relationships Can’t Be Automated

    It’s not uncommon to hear people go gaga over the latest software or sing the praises of the hottest new app. This is nothing new, of course. When I was working at my first job in downtown Chicago, …

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Polishing Your Traits To Make You Shine

    Many of the personality traits that make great business leaders are what make today’s entrepreneurial women shine. Your positive mindset and out-of-the-box thinking got you to where you are today. You’re likely a risk taker, and you know …

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