Breaking the Spell on PPC’s Dirty Little Secret
Whatever you’re paying per click, it’s extortionately, shockingly too much. No use arguing about it; let’s just do the math together.
The Deception of Earholes and Eyeballs
Getting your ad in front of the most people is the top priority of businesses. But it should be the third thing on your list. If you have to choose between talking to 100 people once or 50 people four times, pick the latter. Every time.
Why Making the Ads Is the Last Thing We Do
This substantive style of advertising (started by Ally & Gargano and continued by Scali, McCabe, Sloves) tripled US sales of Volvos.
The Marriage of Teamwork and Character Diamonds
Myrtle Beach One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning grew 42.4% in 2019, from $10.5M to $15.2 million.
Four Advertising Message Options for Local Businesses
Bonding Ads don't sound like ads, which means your well-meaning family and friends will tell you not to run them.
Creating Powerful Persuasive Video on the Cheap
So many local TV ads end up being “talking head radio,” showing the business owner usually doing a “yell and sell” approach.
Wizard’s Roundtable: Episode 2
The four things that need to be in every commercial, no matter what's going on in the world. And whether or not this is the time to renegotiate your media buy.
The 7 Most Common Media Buying Mistakes
Buyers are traditionally incentivized by media reps through overseas trips, cruises, event tickets, “golfcations,” etc. Even if YOU haven’t been bribed by these things, that doesn’t mean your buyer hasn’t.
Combining Long & Short Ads to Stretch Your Ad Budget
5s are associating you w/ moment of need -- heavy on recall cues & repetition required for classical conditioning. 60s create bonding & emotion.
How to Pick a Great Media Buyer — Even When You Don’t Know “Jack” About Media Buying
It is very difficult to become the guardian of the business.