Deepfake Ads, When Technology Outpaces Intelligence
It appears we may be about to endure another calamity but this one may be truly epic. As AI has worked its way to the forefront so has...
Jan 2, 20243 min read
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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...
Dec 12, 20233 min read
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Retail Media Networks: The Next Revenue Generator for Grocers!
Retail media networks, or RMNs, are a major trend that grocery store owners cannot afford to ignore. They offer a great opportunity for...
Nov 28, 20233 min read
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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...
Oct 11, 20222 min read
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The Swing Back to Traditional Advertising
The pendulum of advertising is swinging back from the digital and social media hype to the “old school” traditional mediums, at least...
Oct 4, 20223 min read
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The Real Goals of a Client-Agency Relationship!
Why is it that when the discussion of goals comes up between clients and agencies, things become vague? Specifics on advertising budgets,...
Apr 12, 20223 min read
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Everyone Thinks It’s Easy. It’s Not!
I shake my head in amazement nearly every day. Because on a regular basis, I speak to clients and potential clients who truly don’t...
Mar 1, 20223 min read
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OMG…My Kingdom for Good Salespeople!
Far be it from me to criticize anyone else. I definitely have my flaws, but I do try to work on them and make improvements every day. And...
Feb 1, 20223 min read
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At Times, Transparency Can Be More Meaningful Than Data!
I’ll be the first to admit, hell I might be the only one willing to admit that there is no perfect media outlet in our industry! Did he...
Jan 25, 20223 min read
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30 Years in Search of the Best Ad Tool! By Jove, I Think We Did It!
I am entering my 30th year in the advertising and media industry, heading A3 Media. That’s a pretty good run and I have been extremely...
Jan 18, 20223 min read
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Maybe It’s Mirror Time!
Do you remember the Discover Card commercial with the burly bearded Slavic customer service man, picking up the phone and saying, “hello,...
Oct 19, 20213 min read
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To Sell or Not to Sell?
Often potential clients that have never used an agency before will call to discuss their advertising and media needs. It takes a lot of...
Oct 12, 20212 min read
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Advertise in Earnest
Of all the advertising categories that are available to advertisers, informative advertising is the category that makes the most sense to...
Sep 28, 20213 min read
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It Takes Much More Than a Sales Deck to Make a Good Salesperson!
It’s become quite apparent to me that many salespeople have lost their hunger and appetite for hard work! Except for possibly the “lead...
Sep 21, 20212 min read
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Regional Companies Must Monitor Traffic Delivery
It’s just as important to monitor traditional ad delivery as it is to monitor digital delivery. When the topic of ad trafficking and...
Aug 31, 20212 min read
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Misleading Ads Vs. Persuasive Ads. There is a Big Difference!
No one likes misleading advertisements. Misleading is the best word I can think of to describe this tactic, because it suggests that...
Aug 17, 20212 min read
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The Nuptials of Client-Agency Relationships : It Takes A lot of Work, Trust and Open Communication
Truth be known, I am neither an optimist nor a pessimist. I’m a pure realist. I have a very simple strategy in life. I plan for the worst...
Jan 12, 20213 min read
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We All make Mistakes. How You handle Them is the Key Factor!
You do it, I do it, my family does it, my employees do it, we all make mistakes. However, it’s the part that follows that is more crucial...
Dec 30, 20203 min read
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It’s Hard Work That Keeps Things Simple. Six Steps That Work for Us!
If you’re the boss of a company, be the boss. If you’re in charge of reconciliations, make sure the reconciliations get done. If you’re...
Dec 15, 20203 min read
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An Obligation to Employees and Management: A Pandemic Note to One’s Self!
Instead of discussing the ins and outs of micro market media, I would like to take a small detour, and discuss something that became very...
Nov 3, 20203 min read
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