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Ad Waste: What it is, Why it Happens, and How to Stop It
The right person with the right message at the right time on the right screen. Nail those four "rights" and you've got yourself a strong...

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Mar 17, 20233 min read


18 Steps to Launch a Connected TV Campaign
The "streaming wars" are on. In today's content-rich world, platforms are duking it out for viewership and market share. For advertisers,...

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Feb 24, 20231 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


Crumbling Cookies and the Future of Digital Advertising
Cookies, in this context anyways, are the small files stored on a user's device that track their browsing behavior, and they have been a...

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Feb 2, 20233 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


Very Local Pittsburgh Audience Insights
Very Local Pittsburgh is the free streaming channel dedicated entirely to our city, and local audiences are tuning in: View and download...

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Dec 7, 20221 min read


Very Local Launch Party
Last week, WTAE Hearst Pittsburgh invited area advertisers to join us as we kicked off the newest seasons of original shows on Very Local...

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Nov 14, 20221 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


Quick Guide to Brand Integration
What is brand integration? Brand integration is the strategic incorporation of a brand or product into entertainment media. It's meant to...

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Oct 6, 20224 min read


Quick Guide to Beating Banner Blindness
Advertisers looking to beat banner blindness need to create display advertising that's relevant, engaging, and tested.

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Sep 29, 20224 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


7 Ways to Tell Your Brand's Story with Video
It's no secret that video marketing captures authentic moments and builds emotional connections between brands and their audiences. The...

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Aug 31, 20223 min read


Quick Guide to Modern Dental Marketing
Marketing a dental practice is an on-going process that demands adaptability and creativity. More than ever, patients today adopt a more...

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Aug 24, 20225 min read


Quick Guide: WTAE Research 101
WTAE Hearst Pittsburgh’s award-winning news, sports, weather, and entertainment programming delivers the information that Pittsburghers...

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Aug 18, 20223 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


How Sponsorship Marketing Benefits Brands
With the big changes going on (and the big ketchup bottles coming down) at Heinz Fiel- oops, we meant, Acrisure Stadium, sponsorship is...

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Jul 27, 20224 min read


Boost Brand Awareness with Plate It Pittsburgh Product Placement Spots
Very Local Pittsburgh audiences are in for a wild and delicious ride as things heat up in the kitchen on Plate It Pittsburgh. This new...

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Jul 13, 20221 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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