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The 2024 Election: Redefining Media Strategies in a Hyper-Connected World
By Jason Chambers
The 2024 election shattered traditional media norms, as candidates unleashed a relentless wave of digital ads, embraced podcasting to humanize their campaigns, and inundated voters with direct mail like never before. This cycle wasn’t just about reaching audiences; it was about dominating every touchpoint in an ever-saturated media landscape. For agencies and brands, the message is clear: the stakes have never been higher. To compete and thrive, you must leverage cutting-edge audience insights, diversify media strategies, and bring bold, data-driven approaches to the table. Those who fail to adapt risk being left behind in the relentless race for attention and impact.
When Clients Quietly Break Up with You: ‘Quiet Firing’ The Silent Kill
By Alex Crowther
Quiet firing is a growing trend where clients quietly shift media business away without warning, often under the guise of testing strategies or pausing campaigns. Mid-size agencies are particularly at risk, caught unprepared by evolving client needs.
Recognizing early signs like reduced scope or new partners is critical. At 828.Media, we provide tailored media solutions to help agencies stay ahead, secure stronger partnerships, and thrive in today’s competitive landscape. Don’t go quietly—be proactive.
The New Age Media Planner
A Mastermind in Storytelling and Data Wizardry By Jason Chambers
In a world where your grandma probably gets more ads on social media than she does in the mail, the media planner has become something of a hybrid magician-slash-strategist. But forget the days of just picking out some ad space and calling it a day. The modern media planner is now part data geek, part storytelling genius—and 100% crucial to making brands look good in all the right places.
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The Only 3 Things Small Agencies Need to Land Major Brands
— DesignRush
Small creative agencies are winning major accounts
— Ad Age
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