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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...

Political consultant Lee Atwater once said, “Perception is reality.” Many of today’s brands have realized just how true that statement is. The divide between what your brand is and what consumers believe your brand to be can often be wide. This is...

Print advertising naysayers like to point out certain facts that support their narrative while ignoring facts that don’t. For instance, they might tell you that overall, magazine’s circulation numbers have decreased in the past decade, proof, they...

Whenever we sit down with a new client, we always ask them two questions:

1) What are your overall campaign goals, and…

2) What channels have you been using to reach those goals.

What we hear time and time again is that many, if not most SMBs, want...

Do you recognize the following catchphrases?

“Just Do It.”

“Good to the last drop.”

“Melts in your mouth, not in your hands.”

“15 minutes could save 15% or more on car insurance.”

Can you name the brand that goes with each? If so, it’s probably...

As a CMO, you want your advertising campaigns to pay off in tangible, absolute ways. This means your returns must justify the investment, and your metrics justify the time and effort.

A report by Kantar Millward Brown reveals that integrated...

There is a myth that has been going around for years now that says, ‘print marketing no longer works in the digital age.’ We beg to differ. In fact, numerous surveys have all uncovered the same thing: When it comes to making a purchasing decision, ...

Last week I talked about the benefits of billboard advertising for small business owners. While many advertisers continue to focus their attention and budgets on online channels, out-of-home (OOH) sector continues to see consistent growth around the...

I was driving the other day and saw a billboard that said, “Try and block this ad.” How true. In today’s world of digital advertising, people are so sick of being bombarded with banner ads and popups that they use special software to block them....

Exhibiting at trade shows is an excellent way for your company to meet with current customers face-to-face, attract new prospects, and build a more established and reliable brand. But as beneficial as exhibiting at trade shows can be, it is a...