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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!
Hearst Pittsburgh
Mar 173 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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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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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?
Hearst Pittsburgh
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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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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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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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...
Hearst Pittsburgh
Dec 20, 20235 min read
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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...
Hearst Pittsburgh
Nov 14, 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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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...
Hearst Pittsburgh
Oct 25, 20237 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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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...
Hearst Pittsburgh
May 4, 20232 min read
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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...
Hearst Pittsburgh
Mar 17, 20233 min read
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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...
Hearst Pittsburgh
Feb 13, 20234 min read
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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...
Hearst Pittsburgh
Feb 2, 20233 min read
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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...
Hearst Pittsburgh
Jan 5, 20233 min read
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Quick Guide to Beating Banner Blindness
Advertisers looking to beat banner blindness need to create display advertising that's relevant, engaging, and tested.
Hearst Pittsburgh
Sep 29, 20224 min read
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