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Don’t Partner with a Media Buyer Unless They Offer the Following 7 Things!

By Jenna Bruce on Mon, Jan 27, 2020 @ 10:00 AM in media buying agency, multi-channel marketing, media buyer, media planning

Most of the clients we have worked with over the years have all had one thing in common, and that is a desire to grow from a local business to a regional, or in some cases, national brand.

While to some this growth challenge may seem impossible, we...

Should You Get Help from a Professional Media Buyer?

By Jenna Bruce on Mon, Sep 09, 2019 @ 01:21 PM in media buying, media planning, print media buying, media planning agency, ROI

We’ll admit it – we always get a bit disheartened when we hear how some business owners view media buying services. Namely, that they are an expense that is simply not needed.

The thing is, no one really attempts to cut their own hair, fix their own...

4 Reasons to Try Direct Mail and 4 Ways to Get Started

By Jenna Bruce on Mon, Jul 15, 2019 @ 10:00 AM in direct marketing, media planning, direct mail, data research

Consumers are become entirely overwhelmed with digital information and sales pitches coming at them in their email inbox, on their social media feeds, and just about everyplace else online. That’s why more of our clients have tried and found success...

5 Multi-Channel Marketing Tips for Local Business Success

By Jenna Bruce on Mon, Jun 24, 2019 @ 10:00 AM in traditional advertising channels, multi-channel marketing, media planning, Media Mix

The marketing landscape continues to evolve and become increasingly fragmented. This makes it tricky for business owners to ensure their message gets in front of their target audience.

Gone are the days of relying on just one channel to effectively...

New to Media Buying? Here’s How to Negotiate with Vendors

By Jenna Bruce on Mon, Mar 18, 2019 @ 10:00 AM in media buying, media buyer, media planning, brand recognition

As media buyers, we have learned a trick or two over the years about getting the best media deals possible for our clients. And, while it will always be easier for professional media buyers to get these deals (after all, we’ve spent years nurturing...

How Does Media Buying Work?

By Jenna Bruce on Mon, Nov 26, 2018 @ 10:00 AM in media buying, media planning, print media buying, media planning agency

You’ve got a new product and want to let the world know how amazing it is. What do you do? The short and simple answer is: you rent media real estate (radio slot, billboard, online banner ad) that will allow you to get your message in front of the...

What Hollywood’s Scariest Monsters Can Teach Us About Print Marketing

By Jenna Bruce on Mon, Oct 15, 2018 @ 10:00 AM in media buying, integrated marketing, media planning

Halloween is almost upon us, which means most of my neighbors put up decorations back in August. The only thing scarier than the incredibly early date these decorations were placed, is how crappy most of them are. But I’ve learned that even crappy...

Do You Have the Right Mindset for Marketing Success?

By Jenna Bruce on Mon, Oct 01, 2018 @ 10:00 AM in media planning, marketing, lead nuturing, customer experience

As a business owner, you’ve spent a lot of time and energy thinking about which products or services you could bring to market that would offer real value to consumers. Now it’s time to advertise those products or services to the right audience. But...

Where Should You Invest Your Marketing Dollars in 2018?

By Jenna Bruce on Tue, Jan 02, 2018 @ 10:00 AM in media planning, ROI, budget

Marketing budgets typically vary based on the industry, size of the company, and its specific campaign goals. What tends to be the same across all businesses, no matter the size or vertical, is that having a budget and a healthy ROI is essential to...

4 Ways Small Business Owners Can (Almost) Guarantee Their Success

By Jenna Bruce on Mon, Jul 24, 2017 @ 10:59 AM in advertising, benefits of print, media planning, small business, marketing goals

Starting a small business is akin to ice skating on mud – it’s really, really hard. Actually, to be more accurate, starting a small business is hard, but getting that business to grow and succeed is next to impossible, or so it seems.

According to...