Two million. That’s the number of commercials the average American will have seen and heard by the time they’re 65. So how in the world do you make your ads pop, sizzle and stand out in this mess of a world we call marketing? Here are three simple ways to make sure you’re reaching the right people and generating more traffic for your business!

The purpose of advertising is to generate results. Those results differ depending on the type of campaign scheduled. While an awareness campaign is longer-term and designed to build your brand, an action campaign is a focused short-term investment that motivates people to quick response. Action campaigns are perfect for hitting goals and boosting sales, but what happens when the results fall short? It’s important to examine all factors in figuring out what to adjust so that the next campaign is successful. To do that, here are three important considerations when your action campaign doesn’t meet expectations.

“You may have come to BrandsFormation before, but you may not have seen it like this,” shares Chuck Mefford.

Why Start with Action Campaigns

In a world where the human brain is bombarded by hundreds of ads per day, how is it that you can separate and stand out from your competition? First, you should have a solid marketing plan in place, and you should know exactly how you’re going to measure your return on investment. Once you have that strategy nailed down, then you can begin crafting your marketing campaign. 

Your annual marketing plan serves as your marketing blueprint for the upcoming year. In addition to outlining your marketing strategy and helping to ensure consistency throughout the year, your marketing plan should help guide budgeting decisions, keep your marketing team focused, and help reduce stress. In this post, we’ll take a look at 10 reasons you should always develop an annual marketing plan.

You may know or work with someone who you think has charisma and a pleasant speaking voice. So, naturally, the next time you need a narration for your presentation, advertisement or even just an update for your company’s phone message, you probably already have that person in mind for the job.

For years, football has soundly occupied the throne as America’s favorite sport. There are countless factors responsible for the game’s long-standing popularity, but most worthy of mentioning is the foundation upon which football is built. That’s because Americans can easily identify with the powerful principles that the game of football represents. Not shockingly, these same principles are engrained into the foundations of successful businesses across the country.

Shortly after walking through school doors on a mundane Monday morning, most high school students are already thinking about their team’s next game. This automatic reaction occurs not only in students, but in parents, faculty, and local fans in the community as well. That’s because high school sports have a knack for fully enrapturing the hearts of people everywhere.

There’s something special about summertime — especially if you’re in one of the many popular tourist destinations across America. All over the country, people are dusting off their sports equipment and BBQ grills to take advantage of the great weather and outdoor activities.

But as a marketer, how does this change the way you advertise to people on the radio? Are people’s listening patterns and behaviors different during the summer?