One day before the games even begin, NBCUniversal has already set an Olympics record with more than $1.2 billion in national ad sales, which includes broadcast, cable and digital advertising. It’s said to be the most by any network for any media event in U.S....
Inside every good product or service, there’s a story waiting to be told. It takes vision and creativity to uncover that story, to tell that story. Don Draper’s pitch for the Kodak Carousel is a great example. His pitch was compelling and overflowing with...
The short answer… not any time soon. But… 2.5 percent of TV households dropped their cable service in 2015. That number was 2.3 percent in 2005 and 1.5 percent in 2010. But TV is still where the mass market is, especially if you want to reach consumers...
Targetability vs. lower cost per person reached? Frequency? Reach? Geography? These are just some of the factors we analyze when making media decisions for our clients. The planning process is perhaps the most critical step in the ultimate success of an ongoing media...
I’m a radio guy. It’s in my blood. When I was a teenager, I begged for a spot as an intern at WLIR on Long Island. They finally caved in and let me into the studio. ‘LIR was what was called a “progressive rock” station, and it had all the...
If you’ve been wondering why commercials in the Super Bowl command a $4.5 million rate, here’s your answer. A record high audience tuned in yesterday to watch The New England Patriots defeat the Seattle Seahawks. We’re estimating that about 110...
