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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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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Oct 24, 20223 min read
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,...
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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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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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Aug 8, 20224 min read
Maybe it’s Time for a John Wanamaker State of Mind!
As John Wanamaker once said, “I know 50% of my advertising is working, I just don’t know which half!”. However, today the advertising...
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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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Jul 4, 20223 min read
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...
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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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May 23, 20223 min read
Length Matters! Radio Spots: Designed for Success
Until approximately 15 years ago, most radio ads were priced essentially the same, regardless of their length. It was an inventory-based...
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Apr 18, 20223 min read
There Is More to Advertising Than Great Creative!
Whether small or large, new, or established, nearly every business wants or needs to advertise. Unfortunately, not everyone understands...
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Apr 4, 20223 min read
Creative vs. Location: For a Successful OOH Campaign, which is More Important?
When it comes to billboard advertising, most people would say that it is the creative that matters most. While it is true that this form...
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Mar 8, 20223 min read
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,...
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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 4, 20222 min read
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...
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Dec 28, 20213 min read
Lazy and Stupid is No Way to Go Through Life, Kid!
I am seriously tired of lazy agencies and media outlets. You know, the ones that think their clients are too dumb to know better! So, let...
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Nov 1, 20212 min read
Establishing a Target Audience, It’s Easier Than It Sounds!
Defining a target audience is the foundation of a brand’s marketing strategy. Solidifying a brand’s target consumer profile will aid in...
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Oct 25, 20214 min read
Marketing and Media: Doing it Right Means in the Proper Order!
Most marketing teams organize their advertising campaigns in the following order. 1. They start internally with market research to find...
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