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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


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


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


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


The Simple Content Formula Every Brand Can Use
A three-part content marketing formula—Attract, Nurture, Convert—is a powerful tool for any brand looking to streamline its content strategy

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Sep 10, 20243 min read


The Hidden Costs of 'Logo Soup' and the Benefits of Going Solo
We heard it as young kids over and over, "Sharing is caring." But when it comes to advertising, does that apply? I'd argue, "no." Why?...

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Jul 9, 20245 min read


Sunny Skies and Seasonal Shifts: Creative Advertising Strategies
A a rotation of seasonal ads comes with additional costs, from production to placement. Is it worth it?

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Jun 11, 20242 min read


Brand Loyalty Hacks: 7 Strategies to Captivate Your Community
Brand loyalty is the holy grail for local businesses. Customers have more choices than ever, and the cost of acquiring new customers can...

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May 6, 20246 min read


Playing to Win: How Brands Score with Gamified Advertising
Gamified advertising isn't just a buzzword—it's a proven strategy that delivers real results, from increasing engagement to conversions

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Apr 30, 20246 min read


Ear to the Ground: How Brands Can Capitalize on the Podcasting Wave
The Pod-Boom: How Podcasting Became Cool In a world filled with screens, endless scrolling, and short snippets of content, the surge in...

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Mar 12, 20246 min read


Bigger and Better: A Brand Action Plan to Leverage Perception Marketing
There is a complex interplay of emotions, beliefs, and past experiences that go into consumer purchase decisions, and that interplay...

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Feb 7, 20248 min read


Delivering Unified Brand Experiences: Cross-Channel Advertising Best Practices
More than ever, when someone engages with media, they bounce from device to device and platform to platform. For the advertisers who try...

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Jan 26, 20245 min read


In the Zone: Mastering Geofencing Ads for Personalized Experiences
Imagine you're exploring your favorite neighborhood, debating whether to peek into a charming bakery or linger at the nearby park. Your...

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Dec 20, 20235 min read


Trend-Driven Marketing: Prepping Your Brand for Any Social Media Trend 2024 Throws Your Way
When it comes to promoting and growing a brand on social media, staying relevant is not a luxury but a necessity. The sheer volume of...

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Dec 5, 20236 min read


Sunny with a Chance of Engagement: WTAE's Quick Guide to Weather-Triggered Advertising
Weather impacts how we feel, what we need, and, even, what we buy. From our clothing choices to our leisure activities, weather plays a...

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Nov 14, 20236 min read


The Art and Science of Great CTAs for Any Funnel Stage
You advertising is only as good as the action it inspires. A great CTA can be the difference between a potential customer scrolling past...

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Nov 8, 20233 min read


Marketing in the Shadows: How to Leverage the Dark Funnel
To put our roles as advertisers and marketers in the simplest terms, our job is to understand and influence customer behaviors. The...

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Oct 25, 20237 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
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