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...
May 24, 20223 min read
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
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...
Apr 19, 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,...
Apr 12, 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...
Apr 5, 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,...
Mar 8, 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...
Mar 1, 20223 min read
Where is Everybody and What Are They So Busy Doing?
I’m a straight head on guy, by most accounts. I see a problem, or a goal and I try to rationalize the fastest and most accurate way to go...
Feb 8, 20223 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...
Jan 4, 20222 min read
The Art of Traditional Regional Media Isn't A DSP!
Recently my agency was interviewed to handle the traditional portion of a media campaign for a regional client. Our interviewer was the...
Dec 21, 20213 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...
Nov 2, 20212 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...
Oct 26, 20214 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...
Oct 12, 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...
Sep 21, 20212 min read
By Educating Consumers, Regional Companies Can Grow Their Business
Content marketing helps mid-market companies influence positive actions from their targeted audience, increasing sales while not pushing...
Sep 7, 20212 min read
“Listen Up!” Podcasts Are a Medium Worth Tuning Into!
Over the past few years, more and more news about podcasts continues to come out. Sony Music Entertainment acquired British audio and TV...
Jul 13, 20212 min read
Some Companies Have a Fool for a Client!
In law when someone wants to represent themselves, they often say, “he who represents himself has a fool for a client”! It’s often true...
Jun 29, 20213 min read
Advertising to the Post-Pandemic Consumer: Things “Are A” Changing!
Whenever consumer behaviors shift, advertising spends must adjust in response. It doesn’t make much sense to spend advertising budgets on...
Jun 15, 20213 min read
What Happens Locally, Needs to Expand Carefully!
What is brand culture? Brand culture is the unique development of expression that affects the way people feel about your company and its...
Jun 1, 20213 min read
Trust Us…Proprietary BS!
I honestly have no idea how many presentations and interviews vetting companies and discussing media choices I have sat in on and at...
May 18, 20213 min read
