About
the digital ring

The Stories Behind
the Ring

Building over 500 websites, managing millions in ad spend, and navigating the chaos of a pandemic—our journey is full of moments that define who we are today. From shaking up Madison’s marketing scene to exploring new ways to innovate with AI, our timeline tells the story of a bold idea turned thriving agency.

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Ideas we live & work by

Treat the client’s organization as if it were your own

Every member of the crew is responsible for the success of our clients. We hold each other accountable, expecting strategic thinking, attention to detail, and inner drive from each other.

Work smarter and harder (grit + sophistication)

We couple the grit of a startup with a strategic and sophisticated approach to marketing, challenging ourselves to continually improve our craft.

Aim for authentic and meaningful connections

We obsess over the best way to drive the customer/product connection . . . but we also focus on creating meaningful connections — and relationships — with our clients.

Make time for a little (or a lot of) fun

We take our work seriously — but we manage to have a little fun along the way. We believe that happiness and fulfillment fuels workplace performance.

Create an inclusive and equitable culture

We celebrate differences in identity, experience, knowledge, capabilities, and self-expression, recognizing their power to drive creativity and innovation.

Mason Kemp

TDR Partner

The Digital Ring just transformed into a food of your choosing, what would it be and why?

Stir Fry. Combination of many food groups and flavors. Just like no day is the same at TDR, neither is making stir fry when making it the second or third time.

Matt Kemp

TDR Partner

Choose a movie title for the story of The Digital Ring...

Field of Dreams. Lame I know…but, it is true. Working with my brother and Nick feels like a dream (most of the time). If we build it, they will come…clients and employees.

Nick Ring

TDR Partner

If you could have dinner with three people (past or present) - all together… who would you choose?

I’d pick Elon Musk, Nikola Tesla, and someone who could give me some insider info into Area 51, UFOs, and aliens. Not sure who that is - but it should make for one interesting dinner!

Nick Perkins

Chief Strategy Officer

If you were a stand-up comedian, what unusual topic would you base your entire routine on, and how would the audience react to your offbeat humor?

An entire schtick on 19th-century philosophy would be hilarious. I’d write/perform my routine in the style of James Acaster or Bo Burnham, pulling at the strings of absurdity, irony, and self-awareness. There’s a niche/Nietzsche pun I could include here, but since I couldn’t come up with any, I don’t see my comedy career taking off any time soon.

Kathryn Wundrow

VP of Accounts

If you had to eat one meal every day for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Vegetarian poke bowls!

Bess Donoghue

Director of Accounts

Which fictional character would you like to shadow for one week?

I’d love to see a blend of Leslie Knope’s determination, Ted Lasso’s enthusiasm, Mindy Lahiri’s passion, and David Rose’s ingenuity.

Jack Morrison

Account Executive

What is your most overused word/phrase?

“100%” - If I agree with you about something, chances are you’re going to hear me say, “100%”

Marlies Hooten

Account Executive

What’s the most random thing in your purse/wallet?

I’m a chronic thief of wet wipe packets. At any given time, I have at least 3 Buffalo Wild Wings wipe packets.

Victoria Fadden

Account Executive

If you could host a talk show, who would be your first guest?

Oprah — why not learn from the best?

Katie Morenz

Senior Graphic Designer

If you could switch lives with any fictional character for a day, who would it be and what's the first thing you'd do in their world?

Hopefully animated fictional characters count, since Rainbow Brite has been my personal hero since around 1984. The first thing I would do in Rainbowland would be to grab Starlite’s mane, flip myself up and gallop onto a rainbow through the stars.

Rose Ross

Senior Graphic Designer

If you could have a never-ending supply of one type of food or drink, what would it be, and how would it impact your life?

Chocolate. Dark Chocolate. In my coffee, on my fruit, as a snack, in my mole sauce–everything everywhere chocolate.

Jimmy Penlesky

Web Developer

Do you believe in aliens?

If aliens believe in us, then yes.

Walther Alvarez

Web Developer

Is a hotdog a sandwich? Why or why not?

As a self-proclaimed “Sandwich Aficionado,” absolutely not. A sandwich requires 2 separate pieces of bread…it’s a taco if anything…

Ben Turner

Sr. Paid Digital Manager

What would be your superpower if it was based on your most useless skill?

I have a pretty good internal clock, so I guess my superpower would be to always know the exact time down to the millisecond. With this superpower, it’s likely I would end up serving as the United States’ primary timekeeper replacing the atomic clock in Colorado.

Brennen Keene

Paid Media Manager

If you could eat only one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?

I would have to say fried chicken. You can honestly eat it at any time of day, and I’m always in the mood for it, especially if it’s from Popeyes!

Katheleen Peckham

Paid Digital Coordinator

What’s your favorite emoji to use and why?

I love the 🫡 emoji because it can be used in so many scenarios, both genuinely and sarcastically. I use it the most in place of the thumbs-up emoji - I feel like it’s the Gen Z way of saying “Okay! *thumbs up emoji*”

Riley Krutza

SEO Manager

If you could eat only one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Assuming no health implications and no loopholes through high recipe variation, I might have to go with bread and butter. Have you ever heard someone say that they don't like bread and butter? "Bread and butter might be, outside of maybe pizza and chocolate, the best food in the invention of man."

Scott Mailheau

SEO Manager

If you were stuck on an island, what three non-essential things would you bring?

A hammock, a good book (probably the full Lord of The Rings trilogy), and a guitar. I don’t know how to play guitar but I’d have all the time in the world to learn.

Caitlin Jagla

Director of Creative Services

If you were a font, which would you be?

Comic Sans . . . just kidding. I'd say Helvetica: I adapt easily to different projects and teams and I'm known for clear communication and practical solutions, reflecting Helvetica’s versatility and popularity.

Liberty Harris

Copywriter

Are you spring, summer, fall, or winter? Why?

Fall! It’s really a time to slow down, embrace change, and spend time with loved ones. I’m a super sentimental person, so that really resonates with me. On a less serious note, I love football, cool weather, comfort food, and wearing earth tones – so it’s kind of a no-brainer.

Jared Staege

Senior Project Manager

Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, or Slytherin?

I would say Hufflepuff, since my top values match the house values: dedication, patience, and loyalty — just like my guy Cedric Diggory (RIP).

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Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We’re on a journey to create, nurture, and sustain an inclusive and equitable culture that celebrates and recognizes diversity as a catalyst for creativity and innovation. We understand that embracing individual differences in identity, experience, knowledge, capabilities, and self-expression directly and positively impact our employees’ work experience, the quality of our work, and our company’s achievements.

In 2020, we formed an internal committee responsible for guiding the TDR crew on our DEI journey. Through education, training, and community engagement, we pledge a continued commitment to establishing a work environment with diversity, equity, and inclusion at its core.

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We’re always on the lookout for strategic, creative, hard working people with a range of backgrounds and experience levels. Check out our open positions — we’re excited to hear from you!

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