Multi-platform Reports
Earlier this year, we talked about how transparency and documentation reduce mistakes and create trust necessary for productive business relationships between agencies and clients, and agencies and vendors. Being able to create (multi-platform) reports becomes essential in this regard, which is why Media Link Software™ allows you to download and print a variety of reports. …
Read MoreMedia Link Software – An Intern’s Perspective (Gabe)
As quickly as the marketing landscape and consumer preferences are changing, efficient and effective media buying is vital to ensure your message is heard. Keeping advertising campaigns up-to-date, organized and consistent can prove to be a challenge when you are balancing print, radio, TV and social media, especially if you don’t have intuitive media buying…
Read MoreMedia Buying in the Digital Realm – Challenges Ahead
CPC, CPM, CPV, CPA, etc. Most media buyers know what to look for when it comes to buying digital; however, bidding models have been becoming more and more versatile over the years. About time for a brief update on the digital ad landscape and its bidding models. Facebook Facebook video ads can now be…
Read MoreIndustry News: Online Video Ads
We all know online ads are becoming more and more dominant year by year. This especially applies to online video ads! Industry experts expect the viewing of videos on fixed devices (desktop, TV, etc.) to rise by 2% in 2017 (averaging 18.6 minutes per day). Annually, the spend is expected to reach the $15 billion…
Read MoreTransparency and Documentation
Transparency and documentation in the advertising and communications industry has never been as important as today. Many campaigns start with an organization and its advertising agency defining a budget and media mix. The agency then contacts vendors, negotiates pricing and other terms, and presents proposals to the client. The outcomes of this process are the…
Read MoreEmbrace the Unforeseeable
There is no doubt a vast majority of media buyers must like the rush and volatility of the media world. It is a constant challenge reminding us to always stay up to date with recent developments and to critically observe them. This doesn’t only apply to the digital realm as so many claim; there is…
Read MoreImporting Affidavits
Being able to verify ordered spots ran correctly is a vital element for media buyers. About 30-40% of what is ordered runs wrong in this field. Media buys are prone to human error, technical errors and programming changes. Spots may run a few minutes too late and be placed in another program, the negotiated pricing…
Read MoreWelcome!
We are pleased to welcome Jennifer Carter to our team! She brings over 20 years of combined marketing, sales, customer service, event planning, and management experience to Media Link Software™. Jennifer graduated from Bellevue University in Omaha with a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management. Prior to joining Media Link Software™ , Jennifer had a successful…
Read MoreEqual Treatment for Media
There are several media buying software options out there, but what sets Media Link Software™ apart from the rest of the pack? Coming from a print and digital only background, I was used to seeing agencies track broadcast buys as well as radio and digital ads, but not print. There really didn’t seem to be…
Read MoreA Year of Updates in Review
We at Media Link Software™ are proud about our commitment to listening to the needs of our clients. This feedback allows us to make Media Link Software™ more customer-friendly and make sure it is up to the highest standards. We believe every little improvement makes a difference, so we wanted to look back at a…
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