Media Buying Industry
What is a Universe and Why is it Important?
A Universe is an area of measurement of who you’re reaching within a media campaign. You want a Universe to cover the same area regardless of the type of media buy you’re utilizing in your overall campaign. It doesn’t matter whether you’re planning a buy for print, digital, or outdoor. “When you’re pulling together a…
Read MoreMedia Buying: Everyone Does It Differently
A HubSpot article distills media buying down to a simple definition: “Media buying is the process of purchasing ad space and time on digital and offline platforms, such as websites, YouTube, radio, and TV.” Different Ways Media Buyers Work That definition sounds simple enough, and yet within the simplicity of this definition is an array…
Read MoreWhat are Specialty Buys in Media Link Software®?
Another key feature which sets Media Link Software® apart from other media planning and buying platforms is the Specialty module. This module is unique, because it’s not tied to metrics such as demographics. Yet, it’s a module to tie in how an agency works. Agencies and media buyers utilize all forms of advertising, specialty items…
Read MoreMake the Most of Outdoor Advertising
Summer is here. People are spending less time in front of screens, and more time outdoors. It’s the perfect time for many agencies to ramp up their outdoor advertising schedule, and Media Link Software® can help. The truth is outdoor advertising is an effective method throughout the year, not just in warmer months. The most…
Read MoreThe Return of Ad-Driven TV
The more things change, the more they stay the same. After a few years of significant growth in advertising-free OTT (Over the Top) streaming services such as Netflix, Paramount+, Max (formerly HBO Max), and Hulu, many streaming services are pushing advertising models again. Just three years ago, Netflix insisted the streaming service would never have…
Read MoreWhat’s New in OTT and Streaming?
It’s no secret that Netflix has had its share of financial woes in recent months. They were the first and biggest streamer to hit the market and were dominant for many years. Yet, as other streamers such as Hulu, HBO Max, and Disney+ have come to market, Netflix has been losing subscribers. So, they’re looking…
Read MoreEmbracing the Political Window
With our home office located in the Quad Cities, Media Link Software® is part of an Illinois/Iowa bi-state market. So, we have political windows more often throughout the year and our political advertising seems to be twice as much as in other parts of the Country. So, needless to say its impact on available ad…
Read MoreWhat to Watch Out for in 2019
2018 has been a transformative year for media buyers and marketers, and 2019 will certainly not be different. Even though we cannot predict the future, we did collect a couple of our favorite articles to help you be prepared for what is likely to happen this year: CMO CMO focuses on the analytical side…
Read MoreWhy have media buying software?
Media buying is not an easy task. At Media Link Software™ we understand Media buys and the needs of the media buyer. In this competitive market place having the ability to access data and make analyses quickly and efficiently can make a huge difference in the success of a marketing campaign. Developed by an agency…
Read MorePost Buy Analysis – to ensure you receive the ratings you deserve
Media Link Software™ ensures you are not leaving any money on the table, by offering media buyers the ability to engage in our Post-Buy analysis, a feature many clients have been enjoying. This function allows you to generate a report, compare the actual ratings of your buys to the original projections. With this feature, you…
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