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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


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


Go Big, Then Go Viral: Video's Role in Oversized Marketing
Big ideas shouldn’t be one-time moments. Oversized marketing grabs attention, but video is what keeps that attention alive!

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Mar 173 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


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.

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Oct 21, 20243 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


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


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...

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May 6, 20246 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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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
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