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What are some great radio ads?

Posted by Mark Zimmer on January 8, 2020 at 8:00 AM

Radio ads have been a staple of our society for decades. They've been used to tell stories, sell products, and inform the public. With so many great radio ads produced over the years, we get asked for examples a lot. Here is a list of some classics and new ads we love.

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Topics: Radio Advertising

The Importance of Brand Awareness (and How to Build It)

Posted by Mark Zimmer on December 12, 2019 at 8:00 AM

Have you ever noticed that some brand campaign efforts focus less on selling a product or service, and more on building a positive awareness and perception of the brand? This is known as brand awareness, and it is a powerful marketing tool. Why? Because people who are ready to make a purchase will turn to the brand that readily comes to mind first.

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Topics: Marketing Strategy

How to Understand the Difference Between Branding and Marketing

Posted by Mark Zimmer on December 4, 2019 at 8:00 AM

One of the world’s favorite beer commercials doesn’t have much to do with beer but a lot to do with good branding.

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Topics: Integrated Marketing, Branding

How to Dominate Mental Real Estate with These 7 Tips

Posted by Mark Zimmer on November 8, 2019 at 8:00 AM

What is the most valuable property your company can hope to possess or control? Your physical assets may already be quite substantial. But what is crucial to your growth and development is your ability to dominate mental real estate.

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Topics: Marketing Strategy

5 Unique Advantages of Radio Advertising

Posted by Mark Zimmer on September 24, 2019 at 8:00 AM

Radio is alive and well, and it's an effective advertising medium that offers advantages that others fail to provide. When you choose radio advertising, you can directly engage with your target audience when they are most receptive. And, you can run your ads and achieve excellent results in far less time. The following benefits of radio advertising will help you achieve exceptional results.

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Topics: Radio Advertising

The Perfect Media Mix to Find the Right Candidate

Posted by Mark Zimmer on September 19, 2019 at 8:00 AM

When it comes to running a successful business, talent is everything. The people you select to run your operations greatly influences how well you can reach your goals. Finding and attracting the top talent in your industry can prove quite challenging, however. But you can make the hiring process much easier by using the digital and traditional marketing landscape to your advantage. With the right media mix, you can drive talented job candidates to your business with far less effort than ever before. Here’s how to get started.

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Topics: Recruitment

How to Use Radio to Improve Your Audio Branding

Posted by Mark Zimmer on September 4, 2019 at 8:00 AM

Businesses define themselves in a number of ways. Their logo, specific colors, and spokespeople or persons that represent their brand all play a significant role in how they interact with their audiences. One of the most often overlooked parts of a brand is their audio. Consumers are bombarded with visual messages, so using the radio to improve the company’s audio branding could be the perfect way to cut through the noise and get your audiences to remember you.

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Topics: Radio Advertising

Using Radio Jingles to Boost Your Advertising Results

Posted by Mark Zimmer on August 8, 2019 at 8:00 AM

Have you ever been driving or sitting in a car and you start singing along with the commercial? How about talking to your friends or colleagues and everyone starts singing the words to the latest catchy jingle? That’s the power of jingles that have a lasting impact.

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Topics: Jingles

How Joplin Radio Can Drive Your Company's Bottom-Line Growth

Posted by Mark Zimmer on May 24, 2019 at 8:00 AM

When designing a marketing strategy, your target is to drive more sales and increase your net revenue. This requires careful planning and balancing, as businesses do not necessarily want to increase their investment in marketing, they want to invest smarter. They want to maximize their marketing dollars and see bottom-line movement.

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Topics: Radio Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Marketing ROI

How Radio Can Drive New Patients to Your Private Practice

Posted by Mark Zimmer on April 11, 2019 at 8:00 AM

In the face of various challenges, like increased competition, declining reimbursement and insurance changes, private practices need new and effective marketing techniques to maintain a steady flow of patients.

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Topics: Marketing Strategy, Health/Medical