Jan 142 min read
Why Media Pre-Planning is the Missing Piece in Your Campaign Strategy
Across the advertising industry, the rush to launch campaigns and exceed goals often overshadows the importance of pre-planning. As an...
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Jan 9, 20243 min read
Where’s The Common Sense?
Over the last ten years, we have seen some impressive advances made not only in data science, engineering, and analytics but also in the...
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Dec 19, 20233 min read
It’s What You Learn After You Know It All That Really Counts - Part 2
Last week I spoke a bit about the communication breakdown between marketing departments and media agencies when creating a campaign...
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Dec 12, 20233 min read
It’s What You Learn After You Know It All That Really Counts - Part 1
I’m clearly not the smartest guy in the room. Heading an advertising agency for the past 30 years and buying just a little north or south...
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Nov 14, 20233 min read
The Perfect Pitch. Is There One?
The sales pitch has evolved over the years. It’s not just a pitch anymore, it’s a 100mph fastball. You have only a few minutes to get...
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Oct 24, 20232 min read
Is Brand Consistency Really That Important?
What is brand consistency? Brand consistency means making sure that the way you present your company and what it stands for remains the...
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Sep 26, 20232 min read
The Pros and Cons of Trade Show Investments
Exhibiting your products or services at trade shows can add value to your business. You can meet directly with potential customers and...
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Jul 31, 20232 min read
What’s More Important? Reach or Frequency?
In advertising terms, reach refers to the approximate number of people who will be exposed to a certain ad campaign. This is an important...
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Apr 3, 20233 min read
5 Good Reasons Why a Regional Company Needs a Customized Media Plan
The best way for a mid-market company to grow their business, is to receive a custom media plan. There are agencies of all sizes....
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Mar 27, 20233 min read
Planning an Outreach Marketing Strategy for Regional Brands is Key
Regional Companies must recognize the importance of creating, maintaining, and rewarding excellent customer relationships to increase...
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Mar 13, 20233 min read
Marketing Focus Has to Shift with the New Consumer Trends!
Marketing has faced countless challenges over the past few years, and consumers now expect brands to provide them with a more...
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Feb 28, 20234 min read
Dead or Alive? Media Today
I find numbers quite interesting. I’m a self-proclaimed numbers geek for sure. I love tracking curves, paths, projections, charts,...
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Dec 21, 20222 min read
A Big Mistake: Regional Companies That Repurpose TV Ads
A mid-market company that saves a buck using a “Made for TV” commercial online loses more than they gain. When online video channels like...
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Oct 31, 20223 min read
No Preconceived Notions!
I recently listened to a podcast that described the business rivalry between Häagen-Dazs and Ben & Jerry’s ice cream. The two...
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Oct 10, 20222 min read
Some Quick Tips on How to Respond to an RFP Without Fear
Receiving a request for proposal (RFP) can be a great opportunity to grow your business. But for a lot of business owners, RFPs are...
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Sep 19, 20222 min read
Why Regional Companies Need Cross-Channel Advertising
Mid-Market companies should consider cross-channel advertising in their media mix. Mid-market companies have a plethora of online...
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Aug 29, 20223 min read
The Bait Needs to Match the Catch
A regional company’s ad campaign only delivers if the bait matches the catch and cast into the right water You don’t catch many trout in...
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Aug 15, 20222 min read
Regional Companies Need A Unified Planning & Buying Team
An agency silo between the planning and buying teams is costing mid-market companies money, exposure or both. There is an art that has...
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Jul 18, 20222 min read
That’s The Way The Cookie Crumbles!
Marketing trends come and go, constantly evolving as brands attempt to leverage the newest technologies and respond to shifts in the...
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Jun 27, 20222 min read
Does the Advertising Industry Need to Pivot Again?
Just over two years ago, my agency went through what we referred to as “the pivot phase” for our clients. March of 2020 feels like it was...
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