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6 Video Marketing Ideas from VLBS to Inspire Your Next Campaign
Storytelling through video can have big impacts on audiences. A well-executed video marketing strategy is not just about showcasing...

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Feb 21, 20246 min read


Reaching Beyond: A Quick Guide to Incremental Reach Ad Strategies
As advertisers, we wake up each morning to a media landscape that has become incrementally more complex in the time since we went to...

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Oct 3, 20235 min read


Ad Psychology 101: The Science of Unforgettable Commercials
Allow me to start with a simple hypothesis: commercials that fail to engage their audiences don't drive results. More than mere...

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Sep 13, 20234 min read


Hiring 2.0: Innovative Ways to Advertise Your Job Openings
Sometimes, when I start writing these posts, I throw a few simple questions into a Google search to get the creative juices flowing....

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Aug 22, 20234 min read


Making the Grade: 15 Back to School Promotions to Consider this Fall
As families in Pittsburgh prepare for the academic year ahead, the city is buzzing. Check out 15 creative promo ideas for brands to shine

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Aug 17, 20233 min read


WTAE AdLab Webinar: Activating Market Research
Looking for real-life examples of how businesses translate WTAE's market research into successful ad campaigns? Then this first session...

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Jun 27, 20231 min read


Made In Pittsburgh: 13 Hometown Brand Collaborations We Love
From the Steel City's rich sports culture to its vibrant culinary scene, Pittsburgh is a city that rallies behind our local brands and...

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May 24, 20236 min read


Why Your Brand Needs an Anthem Video: The Power of Emotional Storytelling
When it comes to capturing the essence of your brand in a compelling way, nothing beats an anthem video. A brand anthem video is a...

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May 8, 20234 min read


Beyond Features and Benefits: Tips and Tricks for Evolving Your Ad Copy Style
Marketing copywriting style evolves continuously, simultaneously reflecting and reinforcing cultural trends. In mass advertising's early...

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May 4, 20232 min read


Pittsburgh's Consumer Quirks: What Sets Us Apart from the Rest of America?
Marketing strategies that are adapted for specific locations can make lasting connections between brands and local consumers. For...

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Mar 28, 20233 min read


The Ecommerce Playbook: Lessons for Advertisers from Digital Disruptors
The growth of ecommerce disruptors in today's crowded marketplaces has been nothing short of phenomenal. These disruptors have captured...

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Feb 13, 20234 min read


Philanthropic Marketing: Brands Do Well by Doing Good
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) - if that phrase isn’t already a part of your vocabulary, we expect it will be sooner rather than...

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Jan 17, 20231 min read


Have You Asked Your Customers What They Want Lately?
How Brands Benefit from Local Market Surveys If you run marketing and advertising for a growth-minded business, you’ve likely heard the...

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Jan 5, 20233 min read


Infographic: 2022 Holiday Shopping Trends
The 2022 holiday season is in full swing, consumer trends are in flux, and speculations are running wild. After two years of Covid-19...

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Oct 26, 20221 min read


Does California's ban on gas-powered vehicles impact the auto industry in Southwestern PA?
California made a dramatic legislative move recently, announcing a ban on the sale of new gasoline-powered vehicles starting in 2035....

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Sep 12, 20224 min read


Using Consumer Research to Navigate a Volatile Market
A rapidly changing market demands adaptive strategies If you find yourself reevaluating elements of your business strategy these days,...

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Aug 5, 20223 min read


A Quick Guide to Advertising During a Political Window
It’s hard to ignore the dramatic uptick in political advertising flooding our region’s airwaves these days. Hotly contested senate and...

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Jul 12, 20222 min read
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