ADWEEK: $1.2 Billion and Counting: How NBCUniversal Secured Its Biggest Olympics Advertising Windfall Ever
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....
How Consumers Rely on Mobile to Meet Their Needs
Every day, people rely on mobile devices to manage their lives. Is your brand with them during those micro-moments, when they are making purchasing decisions?
Facebook to Show Ads to Non Users
The social network is expanding its Audience Network to allow marketers to reach all internet users who visit websites or mobile apps that are in its entire ad network. Previously it allowed them to reach only Facebook users. People who are not Facebook users can opt...
17 Reasons Why People Listen to AM/FM Radio.
(NOTE: this content has proved to be very popular since we posted in back in 2016 that we have now published an updated version of it here.) Almost 1 in 5 AM/FM radio listeners report spending more time listening to the radio this year than last, close to twice the...
How Do “Overlooked” Gen Xers Feel About Advertising?
Gen X is the most influential generation, says Yahoo in a new study, but it’s also somewhat forgotten about, as America’s “middle child”. Citing data showing that Gen X has the highest median income and controls close to one-third of total income dollars, Yahoo delves...So What’s YOUR Story?
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...
Billboard HITS and MISSES
I have the honor to serve on the Marketing Committee of the Bridgeport Regional Business Council. During a recent committee meeting, one of my colleagues suggested that we should consider running a billboard campaign to encourage Bridgeport area businesses to join the...Do You Hear that Train a’Comin?
Blockbuster Video had 9,000 stores and 60,000 employees and $5.9 billion in revenues at their peak in 2004. Then the installation of cable modems made streaming video possible. Blockbuster filed for bankruptcy protection on September 23, 2010.* Technology is a freight...