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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...

Hearst Pittsburgh
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


Crispy, Crunchy TOFU: Top of the Funnel Advertising and TV Brand Lift
Last week on the blog, we discussed dark funnel marketing and what we can do to influence the steps along the buyer’s decision journey...

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Oct 31, 20238 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 12, 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


Winning Strategies: Advertisers Score in Pittsburgh with Sports Marketing
Even in these muggy dog days of summer, the sales and marketing team at WTAE have fall sports on our minds. Two highly anticipated games...

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Jul 18, 20233 min read


Launching Locally: How to generate community buzz for your next local product launch
A how-to guide for capturing attention and winning customers ahead of your next local, go-to-market campaign

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Jul 6, 20234 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...

Hearst Pittsburgh
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...

Hearst Pittsburgh
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...

Hearst Pittsburgh
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


9 Ways to Reach Your Audience with Targeted Ads
Your target customer is complex. With Hearst AnyScreen, reaching them with targeted ads doesn't have to be.

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Apr 25, 20231 min read


Streaming Video Series: The Who, What, Where, Why and How
The rise of streaming platforms has created a new opportunity for advertisers to reach television audiences in a more targeted and...

Hearst Pittsburgh
Apr 10, 20231 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
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