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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…
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…
Read MoreTotal 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…
Read MoreMedia Link Software™ is celebrating its 5th anniversary!
Media Link Software™ was born out of a need – the need for a platform enabling buyers to professionally compare media across the board to develop sophisticated multi-media campaigns. Natalie Linville-Mass, a dedicated advertising professional, took on this challenge after experiencing plenty of frustration with established media buying software systems in the market. “As with…
Read MoreMeet our Programmers: Brad Sapp
We at Media Link Software would like to introduce you to the people making the magic happen: our software developers Brad, Mitch, Dylan, and Chris! This month, we will focus on Brad. Brad graduated from Trevecca Nazarene College, worked as a (Creative) Web Developer and Web Engineer, and has more than 6 years of experience…
Read MoreNew Features
We are proud to announce the new features we’ve added to Media Link Software™ this month. We have added Gross Impressions in as a column for Broadcast avails, as well as in our orders and proposals. The next new feature is a bit of a magic act. You now have the ability to make columns…
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