People are more skeptical than ever, and it’s no secret why. We’re bombarded by flashy ads, social media influencers, and promotional stunts that often promise more than they deliver. This environment has left audiences wary. They’re questioning what they see and hear, and for good reason. Amid this confusion, one platform has managed to keep its reputation for credibility: news media.
If you’ve been running paid ad campaigns on Facebook and Instagram, you know the drill. You meticulously craft your ad, select the target audience, tweak the budget, and cross your fingers that everything will perform well. The results? Sometimes you hit gold, but often you’re left tweaking and adjusting to find the perfect formula. Enter Meta Advantage – a new automation suite designed to maximize your advertising potential and streamline the process.
There’s a common misconception that Google Ads is on its way out. But Google Ads remains as powerful as ever, capturing over 90% of all search traffic and generating over $283 billion in advertising revenue yearly. If it’s not a part of your marketing strategy yet, here’s why it should be.
Media advertising is undoubtedly one of the most powerful tools at your disposal, whether you’re a small business or a large corporation. Yet, the landscape of media advertising is constantly evolving, and staying ahead of the curve requires not just understanding the fundamentals, but also leveraging the latest trends to maximize results.
As we enter the last phase of 2024, and approach 2025, the advertising landscape is set to undergo an evolution (as marketing tends to do each year). Technologies are advancing at breakneck speeds and consumer behavior is evolving just as quickly, the way brands connect with their audiences will look different from what we see today. Here’s a glimpse into what advertising will look like in 2025 and the trends that will shape the future of marketing.
Let’s talk about reaching the right audience for political campaigns. Whether you’re running for local, state, or federal office, it’s crucial to connect with informed and engaged voters. While social media has its place, news media advertising often provides a higher quality audience.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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