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Why Prime-Time Still Performs in a Cross-Generational World
We’ve said it before; your audience doesn’t think about platforms. They think in screens. But they also think in habits! And for many...

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6 days ago3 min read


Forget the Format, Focus on the Screen
“I don’t watch TV, I watch Netflix.” You’ve heard someone say it. But the truth is, they’re still watching content on a screen. And to...

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Jun 132 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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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
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