Category: 'Media'

Looking Ahead: Our Predictions for 2011

By Austin & Williams

2011Keeping with tradition, Austin & Williams is pleased to present this year's predictions for what the New Year will hold in the world of advertising. Social Media and Mobile are hot topics, as well as the ever-evolving topic of SEO, but our staff is also forecasting a return to some of the classics, such as print and direct mail. If you thought 2010 was an exciting time for advertisers, hang on for 2011!

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You're Being Followed!

By Maureen Quinn

Retargeting is being called the single most effective method of online marketing today. It allows a brand to follow previous website visitors throughout their browsing on the internet, keeping your brand top of mind.

Here's how it works.

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Beyond the Billboard

By Rita OConnor

Looking for a way to reach a specific audience with your message - and only your message? Take a look outside.

Outdoor advertising is not just billboards anymore. It's everywhere: in airports and stadiums, on buses and trains, even on benches and food court tables. It's a great and surprisingly cost-effective way to reach people as they go about their everyday lives with a message that's simple and direct.Vaughn College Bus Sides

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Midterm Elections Bring Big Spending

By Maureen Quinn

Doesn't it seem that every other TV commercial these days is for a political candidate? Based on what they are spending this year in the midterm elections, that just might be the case.

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A Thing of the Past? Not So Fast!

By Rita OConnor

Magazines thrivingAs technology continues to advance, the lifespan of "traditional" forms of media seem to hang in the balance. However, at Austin & Williams, we strive to give our clients the best possible plan for their media budget and do so by utilizing all channels of media, including print. While some may doubt the strength of magazines as a form of media today, the Publishers Information Bureau recently reported consumer magazines experienced growth in both ad pages and rate card ad revenues in the second quarter of 2010 for the first time in nearly two and a half years.

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