
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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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...
Nov 14, 20233 min read
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Grow Your Brand by Expanding Your Audience!
Nothing lasts forever. Industries change. Products mature and consumer tastes change. As you market your business and your products,...
Oct 25, 20223 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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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...
Sep 20, 20222 min read
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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...
Aug 30, 20223 min read
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Playing the TV/CTV/OTT Media Buying Game
After nearly three decades of media planning, I must confess, I’ve always looked at the “data” and “information” provided by all media...
Jul 5, 20223 min read
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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...
Jun 28, 20222 min read
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The 80/20 Mistake
The REAL Advantages of Utilizing the Right Media Buying Agency Your marketing team has spent months developing a compelling ad campaign...
May 10, 20223 min read
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Media is Ever Evolving, but it’s Not Medicine. Maybe It Should Be!
When you need a physical, typically you start by seeing your family practitioner. A set of tests are scheduled and if an issue arises,...
Mar 8, 20223 min read
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Regional Companies Should Eye Media Balance Before Reach & Frequency
Understanding how to achieve the best reach and frequency through micro-market media buying. Normally, companies know who their target...
Jan 4, 20222 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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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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A Real-Life Lesson of Traditional Media’s Effectiveness!
For the past decade it seems all we hear about is the virtues of digital media and the death of traditional media. Just to be clear, I...
Jul 20, 20212 min read
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Data…Can Be a Marketing Departments Worst Enemy!
I recall a Forbes article where Mastercard CMO Raja Rajamannar was interviewed. He makes the connection between the disappearing roles in...
Jun 8, 20213 min read
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Niche Agencies and The Generic Media Plan
Leo Burnett famously once said “There is no such thing as a permanent advertising success.” This statement got me thinking…If this is the...
Mar 16, 20212 min read
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To Cut or Not to Cut? Which Budget Is the Question!
Times have been very tough for many industries this past year, due to the Coronavirus pandemic and many businesses are feeling the need...
Feb 23, 20213 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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