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Right Message, Right Screen: Why Personalization Is the Strategy That Sticks

Writer: Hearst PittsburghHearst Pittsburgh

We’ve talked about how ads are made to be seen and how to get them noticed, but the best ones make people feel seen.


That’s the power of personalization. Building campaigns that don’t just reach your audience but resonate with them. And in today’s crowded landscape, where attention is earned one moment at a time, relevance isn’t just a bonus, it’s a strategy.


The good news? You don’t have to choose between broad reach and precise targeting. By combining the power of television with the flexibility of digital, your brand can show up in the moments that matter, with messaging that feels like it was made just for them.

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01 | Reach the Right People, on the Right Screen


TV and digital each bring something valuable to the table and when they work together, personalization becomes a true performance driver.


· TV makes the first impression count: With the rise of Connected TV (CTV) and addressable technology, you can now deliver different versions of your message to different households. That means your ad can feel just as relevant in a living room as it does on a smartphone.

· Digital follows up with smart reminders: After your TV spot airs, digital keeps the conversation going—through personalized banners, retargeted social posts, and custom landing pages that pick up where the story left off.

· Together, they create continuity: Instead of one-off messages, your campaign becomes a cohesive experience across multiple touchpoints, reinforcing your message and making it more memorable.


When someone sees your ad in multiple places and it feels like it was built just for them, they’re more likely to remember it, trust it, and act on it.

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02 | Build Content That Feels Personal, Not Pushy


Let’s face it, most people don’t love being marketed to. But they do love content that feels helpful, relevant, or entertaining.


That’s where personalization makes a difference.


· TV allows for audience-specific creative: You can tailor messaging for different segments, like families, young professionals, or retirees without changing your core brand story.

· Digital goes even deeper: Based on interests, browsing behavior, or location, you can deliver ads that feel timely, useful, and even kind of fun, like a product someone was just searching for, or an offer that fits the weather in their area.

· And when it’s done well, it doesn’t feel like marketing: It feels like your brand is showing up at the right time, in the right way with something worth paying attention to.


This is where the line between advertising and storytelling blurs, and that’s where audiences tend to lean in.

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03 | Turn Attention into Action

Personalized advertising doesn’t just feel better, it works better. And with today’s tools, you can see how.


· TV is more measurable than ever: With addressable and CTV campaigns, you get access to viewership data, completion rates, and even how TV exposure drives traffic to your website or foot traffic to your store.

· Digital tracks every step: From impressions to clicks to conversions, digital helps you understand what’s working, who’s engaging, and where to optimize.

· Combined reporting connects the dots: With a unified strategy, you don’t just know what your audience saw, you know what they did next.


That’s the power of combining platforms! You get the emotional punch of TV, the precision of digital, and the clarity of knowing your message hit home.

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Personalization Is a Strategy, NOT a Trend


Personalized advertising isn’t about being flashy or overly complex. It’s about making sure your audience hears the right message, in the right place, at the right time.


With TV and digital working in sync, you can meet people where they are. Whether that’s relaxing on the couch with the evening news or scrolling through their phone between errands. And when your message feels made just for them, they’re more likely to notice, remember, and act.

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Let’s Build Something Personal


Ready to bring your brand into focus with the audiences who matter most? Connect with WTAE Advertising! Whether you’re looking to personalize a big seasonal push or refine your message across platforms, we’re here to help you make it matter.

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