Last week I discussed the need for every company to have a post-pandemic media strategy that can anticipate the uncertainty...
Planning
Until approximately 15 years ago, most radio ads were priced essentially the same, regardless of their length. It was an...
It goes without saying, but I’ll say it anyway, brands must create an advertising plan that best appeals to their...
It sounds very strange to begin by saying that the Coronavirus actually solidifies media placement and seasonality strength but actually...
Most marketing teams organize their advertising campaigns in the following order. 1. They start internally with market research to find...
The REAL Advantages of Utilizing the Right Media Buying Agency Your marketing team has spent months developing a compelling ad...
In-house agencies handle so many duties that having expertise in all of them may not be possible, productive or cost...
Lay it on the line, challenge the agency. Make them earn your business. So, years ago you started your business...
A regional company should ask tough questions before partnering with a media buying agency. With the vast number of media...
A regional company’s ad campaign only delivers if the bait matches the catch and cast into the right water You...
When it comes to strategically placing media buys, the media portion is just as important as the creative. TV, cable,...
Regional Companies must recognize the importance of creating, maintaining and rewarding excellent customer relationships to increase their customer base. Marketing...
Regional and Mid-Market companies should hire a media agency based on their buying habits, not size. If you are a...
For regional companies utilizing digital advertising, the options seem nearly endless. Especially when it comes to mobile marketing. Over the...
A mid-market company’s social media strategy should be an outline and summary of everything necessary to win in the social...
Before implementing in-house media plans, Mid-Market companies need to consider the time and expense it takes to deploy these steps....
Mid-market companies need to stay ahead of the digital curve if they want to continue to increase their return on...
Important points mid-market companies should discuss when interviewing new media buying agencies. Smart media buying can help you get more...
Mid Market and Regional companies that operate in many individual markets never benefit from a one size fits all RFP....
Skillful negotiations ensure a mid-market company can hang with the big boys! (more…)
Understanding how to achieve the best reach and frequency through micro-market media buying. Normally, companies know who their target audiences...
Mid-Market companies should look to their own employees as parts of their marketing and branding plans. When most company leadership...
A quick look at things mid-market companies can do to increase the impact of advertising budgets and keep up with...
Know the political potholes to keep your media campaign effective and on budget. Did you know that media outlets are...
Mid-market and regional companies need to have a well- rounded perspective of their media campaign before going all in on...
Why ensuring a media buy includes the right added value in a mid-market media campaign will produce greater metrics and...
Understanding the correlation between your sales seasons and the strengths of your media seasons to gain an advantage. If you’re...
An agency silo between the planning and buying teams is costing mid-market companies money, exposure or both. There is an...
Faster, Stronger, Better…The Bionic Effect of Hyper-local Media Plans on ROI Today, many consumers receive thousands of mobile ads every...
How mid-market companies can steal attention away in an overcrowded world from the national brands. There are now more than...
There is critical audience data regional companies must focus on when making a media buy. According to Statista and Statistic...
Having it all under one roof may prove to be a house of cards. Most people have a general practitioner...
The best way for a mid-market company to grow their business, is to receive a custom media plan. There are...
A mid-market company that saves a buck using a “Made for TV” commercial online loses more than they gain. When...
Mid-market businesses should observe national brands but take the lead for themselves. Due to their immense marketing budgets and large...
There are just as many differences as similarities and you need to get it right. When a regional company plans...
Walk before you run or you may just trip. Typically, most companies, whether regional or national focus on sales volume,...
Mid-Market companies should consider cross-channel advertising in their media mix. Mid-market companies have a plethora of online advertising options, including...
For better negotiations, a mid-market company and their media team need to consider “time” when planning a strategic cost-effective media...
Radio advertising is still a robust source of advertising for mid-market companies, if they understand the peaks and valleys. Despite...
The best way to maximize an advertising budget with effective media choices. When CEO’s and CFO’s begin working on their...
Mid-market companies need to be patient and strategic to compete with their national rivals. National companies make billions and often...
Mid-Market companies need to stop selling and pushing their products. They need to create actual content to survive in the...
Tying together social and traditional media will limit expenses and show positive growth. Coordination between social media and marketing is...
When it comes to developing a strategic mid-market ad campaign, there are several things to keep in mind when looking...
Mid-Market companies need to fully understand the importance of this position. It can either boost or cripple their company. Most...
When it comes to agency selection, regional mid-market companies can be at a real disadvantage if they select the wrong...
Content marketing helps mid-market companies influence positive actions from their targeted audience, increasing sales while not pushing their brand. Today’s...
Smaller specific groups of consumers prove to be more effective for regional and mid-market size companies than large noisy social....
A client brief with missing or vague information will only result in sub-par return for any mid-market company. By providing...
