Tips & Tactics
Guides and reference materials for media planners - whether or not you use MLS
Transparency 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…
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Embrace 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…
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Equal 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…
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Total Audience Measurement
Nielsen has been the dominant entity measuring TV ratings for decades. These ratings have determined the rise and fall of programs and they have become a trusted guide for media buyers. Recent years raised the question of whether Nielsen ratings are still able to sufficiently measure the entire audience anymore. People cited the rise of…
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Buying By Gut
Media buying software provides numerous advantages over ad buying without software. Buying media with Media Link Software™ helps advertising agencies do the following: – Maximize marketing dollars with strategic media buying software. – Store vital information and enjoy peace of mind utilizing a secure web-based server. – Negotiate smarter buys using industry formulas for reach…
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