Kevin Berrier

AI Needs Journalism—But Journalism Needs to Be Paid

At MDDC Ad Services, we believe in the power of artificial intelligence. We use it every day to improve the efficiency of our marketing strategies, serve our clients more effectively, and analyze data faster than ever before. AI is not just a passing trend—it’s a vital tool that helps us stay competitive, creative, and forward-thinking.

Still Sleeping On NewsMedia? Here’s Why You Shouldn’t.

Trust has become the ultimate currency for businesses aiming to authentically connect with their audiences. Recent months have seen Americans increasingly turning to print news media amid significant national events, particularly those involving the current administration. While print news media has always held substantial value, this renewed focus highlights its enduring credibility.

Why Installing a Meta Pixel Is Essential for Your Business

If you’re running a business website and haven’t installed the Meta Pixel yet, you’re leaving serious money on the table. In today’s digital landscape, competition is fierce, and the slightest advantage can mean the difference between thriving and merely surviving. Here’s why installing a Meta Pixel is crucial for your business success and why neglecting it is one mistake you can’t afford.

The Future of SEO: How AI is Shaping Search

SEO isn’t dying—it’s evolving. The engine driving that evolution? Artificial Intelligence. AI isn’t just a buzzword or a futuristic idea anymore. It’s here now, transforming search as we know it, reshaping how marketers think about optimizing content, and redefining the rules for ranking on search engines.

Why Local News Media is Your Secret Weapon in Advertising Right Now

If you’re not advertising in local news media right now, you’re leaving money on the table.

Why? Because news media is having a moment.

Thanks to political uncertainty, economic turbulence, and social media mistrust, people are turning to local news more than ever. And that means businesses have a golden opportunity to get in front of an engaged, highly targeted audience—one that actually pays attention.

Why Consistently Monitoring Your Digital Advertising Campaigns Matters

Digital marketing has opened up limitless possibilities for businesses of all sizes. Whether you’re running Facebook ads, experimenting with Google Ads, or promoting your brand on LinkedIn, the capacity to zero in on your target audience and measure the results is more accessible than ever. But this power doesn’t come without responsibility. If you’re not consistently monitoring the performance of your campaigns, you’re throwing away potential gains—and perhaps even losing money in the process.

Stop Defending Your Marketing Budget—Prove Its Value Instead

Marketers, we need to talk.

Every year, every quarter, maybe even every month, you’re asked to justify your marketing budget. You’re put on the defensive—explaining why you need those dollars, proving your team’s worth, and making the case that, yes, marketing is essential.

But here’s the hard truth: defending your budget is a losing game.

If you constantly have to defend your marketing spend, you’ve already lost the battle. Instead, you should be proving that marketing is not a cost center but a profit driver.

Let’s look into why defending your budget is the wrong approach and how you can shift the conversation to proving the undeniable value of your marketing efforts.