Advertising for banks and credit unions doesn’t have to be complicated. Whether you’re a small community bank or a large financial institution, there are proven strategies to help you stand out, connect with your audience, and increase customer loyalty. The key? Understanding where your audience is and how they interact with digital media. Key Takeaways from this article: Discover the [...]
In the world of digital advertising, there are a lot of buzzwords, acronyms and just plain jargon. Sometimes it can seem challenging or overwhelming to keep up to date and stay on top of all of these terms. The good news? It doesn’t have to be complicated. It doesn’t have to be difficult. We've prepared a list of the terms [...]
Ah, objections. The moment a potential client crosses their arms, raises an eyebrow, and says, "But why should I?" Here’s a little secret: objections aren’t obstacles—they’re golden opportunities. Think of objections like plot twists in a blockbuster movie. Without them, the hero (that’s you) wouldn’t get to showcase their skills, deliver a mic-drop moment, and walk off into the [...]
Gone are the days of needing professionally made videos for 100% of your video marketing needs. User-Generated Video Content is becoming a hot commodity and becoming an absolute game-changer for local businesses looking to make their mark. Unveiling the Magic of User-Generated Video Content Picture this: real people, real experiences, and real stories—all captured on camera and shared with [...]
In the fast-paced world of digital advertising, where attention spans are fleeting and competition is fierce, the importance of ad creative cannot be overlooked. It's not just about being present in the digital realm; it's about standing out, capturing your audience's attention, and compelling them to take action. Let’s take a look into the pivotal role ad creative plays in [...]
My water heater broke and being one of the least handyman-type guys I know, I can't fix it myself. That means I need to call a plumbing company to come to my rescue before my garage turns into a swimming pool (which, in theory, would be nice to have too). The question is, who do I call? Why do I [...]
Cowabunga Dudes! Summer is just around the corner, and for festivals and summer attractions, it’s time to start thinking about how to best use your marketing budget to help increase business this year. Using Digital Advertising will allow you to pinpoint the audience you want to reach and invite them into your business. There are many ways that you can [...]
Digital Display advertising refers to the promotion of products or services through display ads on digital platforms such as websites or mobile apps. Over the past two decades, digital display advertising has revolutionized the way businesses reach their target audiences and has become a cornerstone of modern marketing. The history of digital display advertising dates back to the early days [...]
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve seen a surge in spending for colleges and universities. At first, a lot of campuses started to promote their online classes. Since then, online classes are still a topic for discussion. But now, we also see an increase in the promotion of specific schools or programs at each college. From English as a Second Language [...]
As the holidays come into view on the calendar, so do the budget meetings, review meetings, and strategy planning for the upcoming year. A question that we get asked quite often is “How much should I invest into digital advertising next year?” This is a great question, as we are seeing an increase in digital advertising spend throughout the United [...]
The Starbucks Pumpkin Spice latte debuts today, August 30, 2022. Yes, there’s a feeling in the air with marketers, that October is right around the corner. That means pumpkin-spiced everything. Walks to raise money for Breast Cancer Awareness. A high volume of commercials from the politicians who are running for office. Fall is officially upon us, and advertisers have a [...]
Storytelling, one of society’s greatest tools in sharing the narrative that you want people to understand, has changed a lot since the days of fireside chats and Shakespearean stages. If fact, stories in general have, in my opinion, been lost unless they are written in the pages of books. While the art of storytelling has reemerged over the last 6 [...]
Update: Facebook shuttered Jobs on Facebook (February 2023) and Instant Articles (April 2023) Are you an ad agency considering or perhaps re-evaluating how to manage all your digital advertising for clients? Whether you are a one-person agency, a startup, or a team of seasoned professionals, everyone reaches the point where they can not efficiently do it all on their own. [...]
Before we go full throttle into all the different ways in which auto dealers can utilize digital ads to drive traffic into their dealerships and increase sales, I couldn’t resist throwing in some fun puns to start us off. There is no denying that the automotive vertical is one that is fueling the advertising industry. It seems like no matter [...]
2020 has come to end. How can we possibly know what to expect to happen in 2021?! I’m no psychic and don’t claim to be. But, I did attend a webinar that Borrell Associates hosted last month, and here are some of my key takeaways from their study. Retail sales in 2020 have out performed the last 4 years. [...]
Cookies, line of code used to track users across the internet and target ads to them, are going away. Apple’s Safari browser already uses Intelligent Tracking Prevention (ITP) to limit companies’ abilities to track users by blocking third-party cookies that collect this type of data. Mozilla’s Firefox browser has “Enhanced Tracking Protection” set on as default, blocking all “known third-party [...]
We are thrilled to announce we made the list two years in a row for Fastest Growing Company in North America on Deloitte’s 2020 Technology Fast 500™. Philadelphia PA, November 18, 2020 — Vici, headquartered in Philadelphia PA today announced it ranked 404 on Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500™, a ranking of the 500 fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences [...]
Let’s face it…people love their smart phones. Really! And…they can’t really live without them. What would consumers give up instead of their smartphones? Here’s what the Boston Consulting Group found in their survey. We have our phones attached to us at all times, in some form. Whether it’s in your purse, in your pocket, in your bag, or, in most [...]
Everything you read and hear in the news right now is all about the coronavirus and it is being compared to the 1918-1920 flu pandemic, so I wanted to take a look and see how far we have come in the technology world in the past 100 years: 1920: “Extra! Extra! Read All About It!” is what people would yell [...]
COVID-19 continues to keep people at home. Businesses are closing operations, people are getting laid off or furloughed, and industries are learning to pivot their business models. This is also true for the automotive industry. There is now a lot of focus on their service departments, since this has been deemed essential. We have also seen a widespread shift in [...]