Brand Ads: Brilliant Long Game or Bottom-Line Killer?
Do brand ads actually work, or are they just smoke, mirrors, and Madison Avenue charm?
Radio Ads Cost How Much?!
In many cities, spending a dollar reaches somebody with 60-second ads three times a week for a full 52 weeks.
The Metric Trap Sabotaging Your Marketing
Offline advertising is perhaps 10 times more effective than you think, and digital is about a third.
The Marketing Trap Every Small Business Falls For
A recent report describes the “damage, not deliverance” that results from over-reliance on digital advertising.
Which Marketing Strategy is Most Effective?
Growing a business requires two types of strategies: Overarching Marketing Strategy and Message Strategy.
Digital Advertising: The Magic Money-Burning Machine?
How do you ensure that your digital advertising performs like an investment rather than an expense?
Is ROAS the Crown Jewel of Marketing Metrics?
You’re lucky if you can confidently track more than 50% of conversions. So what's the alternative?
SEO Is A Scam – What You Need to Know in 2025
Our first request is a list of SEO changes made over the past 3 - 6 months. 9 times out of 10, no changes were made.
Targeting is the “Only Way” to Advertise
Is mass media a farce? Maybe. Or is there another way to get the right people to do what we hope them to do?
Why Pay Per Click is (Almost) Always a Waste of Money
Don't waste money fighting to outbid people who aren't looking for you. Do this instead.
Are You Paying for Too Much for the Wrong Keywords?
Cheaper branded keywords not only have higher clicks and conversions, they also have higher average tickets.
Can You Afford to Use Mass Media? Can You Afford Not To?
Here’s how to tell, and where you'll find the tipping point in most markets.
Taming The A.P.E. (Advertising Performance Equation)
Any business can plot four key variables into a series of algebraic formulas to predict their marketing results.
Why you should shield your ads from pesky bots
They're nearly 40% of all internet traffic and giants like Google, Microsoft, FaceBook, and LinkedIn benefit from bots clicking on your ads.
Divide Your Marketing Budget Into Air, Land, and Sea
Air is the airwaves (radio and TV). Land is outdoor, print, etc. Sea is online, where surfing happens.