advertising

Launching Your Start-Up – A Beginner’s Guide to Marketing Your New Business

Starting a new business is an exciting journey. However, the path to building your business empire requires more than just a great idea; it needs a strategic approach to marketing. Whether you’re crafting your first business plan or ready to introduce your product to the world, understanding the basics of marketing is crucial. Here’s a beginner’s guide to effectively market your new business, ensuring your venture makes a spectacular debut in the competitive market main stage.

Revolutionizing Advertising – How The Washington Post’s AI-Generated Audio Transforms Marketing Opportunities

Let’s face it. By and large, we, the fast-paced consumer lives in a series of micro-moments throughout the day, how we consume information and engage with content is evolving rapidly. MDDC Press Association member The Washington Post has taken a bold step into the future by integrating AI-generated audio into three of its newsletters. This innovative move not only exemplifies the cutting-edge application of artificial intelligence but also opens interesting opportunities for businesses to revolutionize their advertising strategies.

Boost Your Team’s Performance – 11 Killer Team-Building Activities for SMBs and Agencies

There’s no “I” in “Team”! Having a cohesive, engaged team isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s a game changer. For businesses, team building is a surefire way to crank up productivity, creativity, and overall job satisfaction. Ready to see your team hit new heights? Dive into these 11 power-packed team-building activities designed to elevate trust, communication, and conflict resolution.

Embracing Local Newsmedia – A Beacon of Trust and Accountability in the Digital Age

On May 3, 2024, The MDDC Press Association held its annual awards conference in Annapolis, Maryland. It’s a day where industry professionals from all walks of media life, including editorial, advertising, technology, and higher and continuing education convened for a day of education, innovation and celebration. It was a day that reiterated that the role of local newsmedia has never been more crucial in a world of social media’s expansive reach. Local news outlets play a unique and irreplaceable role in our communities. They not only keep us informed but also uphold the integrity of information, fostering a well-informed public and ensuring that power remains accountable.

Embracing the Future of Digital Advertising in a Privacy-Centric Era

In a recent episode of MDDC’s Five-Dubs podcast (E54: Online Data Privacy), host and Executive Director Rebecca Snyder delved into the complex world of online user privacy, featuring insights from Cobun Zweifel-Keegan, the Managing Director of the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP). The episode shed light on the current state and future directions of privacy laws, the impact on individuals and businesses, and the nuanced challenges of protecting children online.

Mastering the Political Ad Game – Essential Strategies for News Media

Without question, the advertising landscape evolves every election cycle with the mounds of data available to Political Media Buyers and candidate Campaign Managers. Because of this evolution of landscape in political advertising, traditional news media staying ahead means embracing change and innovation. It’s an opportunity for news media to redefine their role and capitalize on the unique value they offer to political campaigns.

The Big Picture: Why Movie Theatre Advertising is a Blockbuster Hit

Welcome to the largely unexplored world of movie theatre advertising, where your brand can be the star of the show. Forget the small screen ads that viewers can skip faster than a superhero’s leap. We’re talking about an advertising experience that’s larger than life, literally! Let’s dive into why advertising in cinemas is like having a front-row seat at the Oscars of marketing (#NailedIt). 

Meet Mark, And He Wants To Buy From You

In the ever-evolving landscape of consumer behavior, understanding your audience is more crucial than ever. We at MDDC Advertising Services conducted an extensive news media readership survey that garnered thousands of responses that provided us invaluable data points on how news media audiences are, how they consume news media, and how they use news media to influence their buying decisions. We’ve rolled up that data into “Mark”, a composite persona representing a significant segment of news media readership. Mark isn’t just any consumer; he’s an informed, engaged, and affluent individual who could be your next loyal customer. Here’s why understanding Mark is vital for your business.