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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


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

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Mar 44 min read


A Quiet Approach, Loud Results: Why Silent Ads Are Winning in 2025
In a world where consumers are bombarded with loud, attention-seeking content, silent ads create an unexpected contrast that captures intere

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Feb 253 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


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


Marketing in a Greener Pittsburgh: Insights for Advertisers
Discover key insights and actionable strategies for advertisers seeking to connect with the city's eco-aware consumers.

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Apr 16, 20244 min read


Performance Marketing, Brand Marketing, and the Blurred Line Between Them
Let's start this post with a little experiment, shall we? Raise your hand if you are a marketer who has been asked to do more with less...

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Mar 26, 20244 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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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
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