Jan 2, 20243 min read
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...
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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 28, 20233 min read
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...
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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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Oct 3, 20223 min read
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...
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Apr 11, 20223 min read
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,...
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Mar 1, 20223 min read
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...
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Feb 1, 20223 min read
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...
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Jan 25, 20223 min read
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...
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Jan 18, 20223 min read
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...
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Oct 18, 20213 min read
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,...
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Oct 11, 20212 min read
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...
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Sep 27, 20213 min read
Advertise in Earnest
Of all the advertising categories that are available to advertisers, informative advertising is the category that makes the most sense to...
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Sep 20, 20212 min read
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...
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Aug 30, 20212 min read
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...
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Aug 16, 20212 min read
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...
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Jan 12, 20213 min read
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...
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Dec 30, 20203 min read
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...
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Dec 15, 20203 min read
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...
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Nov 3, 20203 min read
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...
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