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The Necessity of Traditional Media

Marketing Mondays with Marci B.

The emergence of social media and smartphones has businesses relying on digital marketing more than ever before.
Traditional media, once an advertising necessity, has become nearly obsolete for marketing strategies. Before you write off good old-fashioned advertising, consider how traditional media can help you build a strong marketing mix.

The best way to leverage traditional media is to create a call-to-action within your ad that directs your audience to a digital space. Converting traditional media prospects to digital software gives you greater analytical power. Here are some of the most popular forms of traditional media and suggestions on how to integrate them into a digital campaign.

1. Magazines and Newspapers
Magazines and newspapers offer opportunities to inform and promote. Articles are informative and ads promote your brand. Consider pitching an opportunity to receive an editorial write-up as part of your advertising package. Background stories and articles that position your product or services as a solution for readers' concerns are popular strategies. Include websites, social media and online promo codes in your ads to integrate digital into your campaign. Share links to the online version of the story on your website and social media.

2. Television
Television ads are versatile because you can have the commercial on main broadcast channels and possibly get a televised interview from the news station. Many cable companies also have the ability to offer local advertising on their network channels as well. Inquire about sponsoring a promotion with a news station, network or particular show that is in alignment with your marketing goals.Consider purchasing web banners on the TV Station's website. You can always repurpose the commercial and use it throughout social media to promote your business or sale. Be sure to share your website in the commercial, and make it a link to a landing page for greater conversion rates.

3. Radio
Radio is still popular, as many people listen to it while in the car. Radio stations still offer promotions to concerts and other events in the city and around the country. They are well connected with many other business owners and have easy access to venues and DJs across the city. Many radio stations also have websites that offer live broadcasting and web banners. Consider packages that include radio ads, event sponsorship, appearances, ticket giveaways and advertising on their website.

4. Outdoor Banners
Outdoor banners are focused heavily on graphics. You have mere seconds to sharing your message with moving motorists. This is a great time to express the power of branding. Make your logo prominent and include social media marketing efforts such as hashtags and handles. Consider offering a special promotion to those who mention the banner on social media.

For more information on traditional media, contact Marci B. Marketing & Management at 248-838-9458 or marci@marcibmarketing.com.

Further reading:
https://beaconmm.com/can-digital-marketing-integrate/
https://www.ibm.com/think/marketing/how-to-integrate-traditional-and-digital-marketing-for-an-amazin...
http://www.gravitygroup.com/blog/tips-integrating-traditional-digital-media-next-campaign/
http://combinedmedia.ie/2017/01/traditional-vs-digital-media-whats-your-strategy/
http://www.business2community.com/integrated-marketing/integrated-digital-marketing-channels-digital...
https://www.larouchemc.com/en/b2b/insights/our-perspective/why-you-should-integrate-traditional-mark...
https://mbbagency.com/blog/role-traditional-marketing-digital-world



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