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Navigating Uncertainty: Why Marketers Are Turning to CTV Amid Tariff Tensions

By Matthew Engstrom / April 16, 2025

As new tariffs increase economic uncertainty, advertisers are under intense pressure to stretch their budgets and prove the value of every dollar spent. While headlines may focus on potential spending cuts, savvy marketers see this as a strategic moment-an opportunity to reassess their media mix and lean into high-performance channels that offer measurable, full-funnel impact. […]

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Staying Agile: Growing Your Full-Service Digital Marketing Agency Through Partnership

By Matthew Engstrom / April 2, 2025

Staying ahead as a full-service digital marketing agency is no small feat. Between evolving consumer behaviors, rising client expectations, and the ever-changing tech landscape, agencies must be able to constantly adapt. The key to long-term success? Agility. One of the smartest ways to stay agile is through building and maintaining strategic partnerships that enhance efficiency, […]

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Innovative Media Strategies to Maximize CPG Advertising

By Matthew Engstrom / February 3, 2025

The State of Digital CPG Advertising Digital marketing is transforming how Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) brands bond with their viewers. Leading CPG brands like Cheetos, Coca-Cola, and L’Oreal now apply inventive media tactics, including social media content marketing and innovative QR code campaigns, to boost user engagement. The CPG industry is seeing a significant shift […]

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Surefire Digital Marketing Strategies for Insurance Companies

By Matthew Engstrom / January 21, 2025

In the digital age, the marketing landscape has shifted—presenting both challenges and opportunities for marketers. As the world is increasingly connected, digital channels have become the primary way consumers gather information and make purchasing decisions.

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Consumer Wellness Trends Every Marketer Should Know for Strategic Campaigns in 2025

By Matthew Engstrom / December 11, 2024

As we approach the new year, the health and wellness industry continues to dominate consumer behavior and shape the marketing landscape. In fact, the American Medical Association reports that the average individual wellness spend in the U.S. is now $13.4k with 82% of respondents saying they prioritize wellness in their everyday life.

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Proven Higher Education Marketing Strategies to Drive Maximum Impact

By Matthew Engstrom / December 4, 2024

In the always-evolving landscape of higher education, institutions face the dual challenge of meeting the expectations of tech-savvy students while also differentiating themselves in a crowded market. They must balance academic excellence with market competitiveness and stakeholder expectations while staying in-budget.

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3 Proven Black Friday Marketing Strategies to Maximize Cyber Five Performance in 2024

By Matthew Engstrom / October 21, 2024

As we edge closer to Black Friday 2024, it’s crucial for performance marketers to gear up for Cyber Five. This critical five-day stretch from Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday is only growing in its importance to retailers. Only counting Black Friday, sales rose 7.5% YoY, reaching an astonishing $9.8B (and that’s just one day!)

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