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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
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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
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A Fresh Start: Why Spring Is the Perfect Time to Reset Your Advertising
Spring is here! Refresh your advertising with small updates that keep your brand relevant and engaging all season long.

Hearst Pittsburgh
Mar 104 min read
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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

Hearst Pittsburgh
Feb 253 min read
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Leveraging AI Without Losing Your Voice: How Marketers Can Stay Authentic in the Age of AI
The modern marketers' balancing act between AI innovation and authenticity Imagine this: The owner of a small local bakery, well-known...

Hearst Pittsburgh
Jan 145 min read
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No More 'Click Here': Why Your Next CTA Should Be a Call-to-Outcome (And How to Write One)
Ads fall flat with an uninspired “Click Here” or a boring “Read More.” Your ad deserves better, and so does your audience.

Hearst Pittsburgh
Oct 21, 20243 min read
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Geography Meets Behavior: Psychographics in Pittsburgh
When it comes to advertising that drives lasting impressions and meaningful action, one-size-fits-all just doesn’t cut it. Audiences want...

Hearst Pittsburgh
Oct 15, 20244 min read
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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

Hearst Pittsburgh
Sep 10, 20243 min read
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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
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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...

Hearst Pittsburgh
May 6, 20246 min read
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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

Hearst Pittsburgh
Apr 30, 20246 min read
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Research QuickBite: Price Points in Pittsburgh
To borrow a phrase coined by our research partners at CivicScience, attitudes change before behaviors do. That’s why WTAE's research...

Hearst Pittsburgh
Apr 3, 20243 min read
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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...

Hearst Pittsburgh
Mar 26, 20244 min read
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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...

Hearst Pittsburgh
Mar 12, 20246 min read
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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...

Hearst Pittsburgh
Feb 21, 20246 min read
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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...

Hearst Pittsburgh
Feb 7, 20248 min read
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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...

Hearst Pittsburgh
Jan 26, 20245 min read
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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...

Hearst Pittsburgh
Dec 5, 20236 min read
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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...

Hearst Pittsburgh
Nov 8, 20233 min read
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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....

Hearst Pittsburgh
Aug 22, 20234 min read
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