In sports, success hinges on strategic planning, teamwork, and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances. Coaches meticulously draw up plays, analyze opponents, and make real-time decisions to lead their teams to victory. Sound familiar? Crafting the next great campaign for your brand requires a similar approach filled with thoughtful planning, strategic alignment, and a deep understanding of your target audience.

As sports seasons are in full swing, let’s explore if a sports partnership is right for your brand and how to maximize on these opportunities.

Balancing work and family life is no walk in the park, especially for moms who juggle multiple responsibilities every day. The demands of a career and the needs of a family can often feel overwhelming, making it essential to find strategies to manage both.

Danyelle, VP of Digital and Programmatic Media at Brandience, shares her journey as a parent in the ad industry and her life as a mom to two energetic kids. With nearly 15 years in the digital media space, she offers valuable insights on balancing a demanding career with family responsibilities, emphasizing the important role companies play in making this balance more manageable.

Do you think content is just for the marketing team? Think again. Instead of viewing each piece as a one-time effort, the goal is to repurpose it across various channels and teams, tailoring it for different audiences and extending its lifespan. This holistic approach not only enhances marketing efforts but also supports sales and client relations initiatives, building credibility, trust, and authority. Plus, it saves your entire team from having to start from scratch for each goal.

Covid-19 significantly transformed healthcare, leading to the growth of several key areas including home healthcare, mental health services, digital health technologies, and telehealth. The pandemic accelerated the adoption of these services as healthcare systems adapted to new challenges and patient needs. This shift not only improved access to care but also highlighted the importance of flexible and resilient healthcare delivery models.

In an era dominated by streaming services and podcasts, surprisingly 79% of consumers aged 18 and up tune in to traditional radio and spend an average of 1 hour and 41 minutes a day listening. This enduring love for radio blends nostalgia and adaptability, proving that some classics never fade away. In fact, there are approximately 15,445 radio stations in the U.S.

With nearly three decades in media and advertising, including local radio, I've witnessed the evolution of audio media. From live broadcasts to digital audio, I’ve seen and heard it all. My passion for radio dates back many years. When I'm not jamming with my band, you can bet I'm immersed in music. It was radio that sparked my love for music in the first place.

So, how has radio managed to keep up with the times and engage such a large percentage of consumers?

Have you heard of StrengthsFinder 2.0? Psychologist Don Clifton and his team interviewed 100,000 people to develop a concise list of talents, or strengths, that can help people understand what they’re naturally good at. Instead of focusing on improving on your weaknesses, his focus was on bringing to light your natural-born talents.

Here’s why utilizing strengths benefits the entire team, each individual and, most importantly, the client.

In today's digital landscape, video content dominates, and YouTube is at the forefront. With over 2 billion active users, YouTube isn't just a platform for entertainment; it's a powerful search engine and advertising tool that enables brands to connect with engaged audiences and communities. In a recent study by Adweek, agency respondents predicted they will use YouTube for full-funnel almost as much as they’ll use it for awareness in 2025 (47% vs. 55%).

Do you post on your brand's social platforms, exit the app, and call it done? You may be missing out on a key step to taking your brand to the next level: monitoring and community engagement.

Community management and engagement is essential for building strong relationships with your customers. Simply posting on your brand's social platforms is not enough. Actively engaging with your audience and interacting with other brands is vital to establishing a strong brand presence. Why?: Because engaging with your audience builds trust and loyalty with your customers and enhances your brand authenticity.

In today’s competitive restaurant industry, franchises are always looking for innovative ways to stand out, increase brand awareness, drive traffic to stores and engage customers. A strategy that has gained traction in recent years is collaborating with local brands through cross-promotion. By partnering with complementary local businesses, franchise restaurants can tap into new customer bases, enhance their marketing efforts, and create mutually beneficial partnerships. In this blog, we’ll explore the benefits of collaborations and cross-promotion with local brands, how it enhances marketing efforts, and the best methods for measuring the success of these campaigns.

With more than 800,000 franchise establishments in the U.S. competing for customer attention, standing out in local markets is more crucial than ever. While a national marketing strategy builds brand recognition, it often fails to address the unique needs of individual franchise locations. That’s where geo-targeted advertising comes in. By honing in on specific geographic areas, these ads help franchises deliver tailored messaging to the right audience, in the right place, at the right time.

In this blog, we’ll explore why geo-targeted advertising is a must for franchises and how you can use it to drive success.