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Advertiser’s Survival Guide for the Final Weeks of Political Ads

By now, you’ve already heard that 2024 election spending is on track to be a record-breaker. The question is how much more can competing advertisers expect? And more importantly, what they can do to stand out.   Three key facts about the remaining political ad spend.  $569 million worth of ad time booked is already booked from October 1 through the election.*   86% of that remaining ad spend will focus on the 7 battleground states of Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.*   Pennsylvania has a chance at seeing the largest ad spend, including Senate GOP candidates.   *Source: CNN   What advertisers can do to survive the final rush of political clutter. While making a drastic decision to wait out the rest of the election season is an option, there are plenty of better ways to make intelligent use of your marketing resources. Consider these top 5 options:   Look beyond overcrowded channels: While traditional...

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2024 Solar Eclipse Spotlights the Value of Event Marketing

On April 8th, this writer will be taking part in a momentous astronomical event that’s proving to be an equally massive marketing event. According to Forbes, the Total Solar Eclipse could generate $1 billion boost in consumer spending on hotels, flights and rental cars to food, gas, special events and souvenirs.   Along a 115-mile-wide path stretching from Maine to Texas, cities and travel companies are luring millions of potential visitors with special packages and watch parties. Major brands are cashing in on the rare event, too. Sun chips, for example, is promoting a chance to win a limited-edition eclipse-themed flavor ­(pineapple habanero and black bean spicy gouda) and solar eclipse swag bag only during the eclipse. What’s so hot about event-driven marketing? First and foremost, the majority of consumers love a good party. Business insider recently reported that American consumers have mostly moved on from the pandemic and are spending more on experiences than...

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