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Game On: How Local Sports Drive Engagement and Advertising Opportunity
In Pittsburgh, sports aren’t just entertainment, they’re part of the culture. Whether it's black and gold pride on Sundays or the...

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Aug 213 min read


Back-to-School 2025: The Window Is Open, Is Your Brand Showing Up?
Back-to-school season is more than a shopping rush, it’s a reset. For families across Pittsburgh, it marks a return to routine, a time to...

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Aug 132 min read


Data Meets Design: Finding the Balance in High-Impact Ad Campaigns
A high-performing campaign starts with a strong message but getting that message to land across platforms requires more than just good...

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Jul 253 min read


Trust Is the Message: Rethinking Ethical Advertising
In today’s crowded media environment, people are paying attention, not just to what your ad says, but how it aligns with your brand’s...

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Jul 173 min read


Why Prime-Time Still Performs in a Cross-Generational World
We’ve said it before; your audience doesn’t think about platforms. They think in screens. But they also think in habits! And for many...

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Jul 103 min read


Red, White & Brand: July 4th with Purpose
Independence Day isn’t just fireworks and cookouts. It’s one of the few moments on the calendar when audiences are already in a...

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Jun 263 min read


The Creative Elements Every Local Campaign Needs
Good creative earns attention. Great creative earns results. From the first line of copy to the final logo lockup, every part of your ad...

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Jun 183 min read


Forget the Format, Focus on the Screen
“I don’t watch TV, I watch Netflix.” You’ve heard someone say it. But the truth is, they’re still watching content on a screen. And to...

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Jun 132 min read


Personalization in a Privacy-First World
Personalized ads aren’t going away, but how we deliver them is changing. Today’s consumers still expect content that feels relevant to...

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Jun 52 min read


Civic Snapshot: How Pittsburgh’s Planning for Summer 2025
Summer is just around the corner and Pittsburghers are already making plans. With the season officially starting June 20, many are...

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May 303 min read


Why Local News Is Still Top of the Hour and Top of Mind
In today’s fast-moving media environment, trust can be hard to come by. That’s what makes local news such a powerful platform. It hasn’t...

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May 144 min read


Tapping Into the Power of Seasonal Timing
As the days get longer and neighborhoods grow livelier, spring becomes more than just a shift in the weather. It’s a shift in behavior....

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May 83 min read


Reaching Pittsburgh, One Neighborhood at a Time
Ask anyone who knows Pittsburgh and they'll tell you our city is built on neighborhoods, and not just geographically. Each community has...

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Apr 284 min read


Make It Matter, Not Just Market
The most effective brand stories don’t just inform, they connect.
In this post, we’re sharing creative best practices for crafting content that feels local, relatable, and real. From using authentic voices to building emotion into your message, see how storytelling rooted in your community can create lasting impact.

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Apr 173 min read


TV Is Still Here, Just on a New Screen
Viewers haven’t stopped watching—they’ve just changed how they watch.

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Apr 93 min read


Why Shoppable TV is The Next Big Thing
Turning curiosity into clicks without ever leaving the screen. From QR codes to clickable content on streaming platforms, these interactive

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Apr 23 min read


Right Message, Right Screen: Why Personalization Is the Strategy That Sticks
Personalized advertising delivers stronger results by aligning the right message with the right screen at the right time.

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Mar 243 min read


Go Big, Then Go Viral: Video's Role in Oversized Marketing
Big ideas shouldn’t be one-time moments. Oversized marketing grabs attention, but video is what keeps that attention alive!

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Mar 173 min read


A Fresh Start: Why Spring Is the Perfect Time to Reset Your Advertising
Spring is here! Refresh your advertising with small updates that keep your brand relevant and engaging all season long.

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Mar 104 min read


More Than Meets the Eye: How Sensory Marketing Makes Ads Unforgettable
Sensory marketing taps into sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell to create lasting brand connections. From the familiar chime of WTAE’s new

Hearst Pittsburgh
Mar 44 min read
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