• The Power of Knowing Your Market
    Dec 12 2024

    Join host Chuck Fetterly in this insightful episode of Media in the Moment as he delves into the critical importance of understanding your market when investing in paid media.

    Chuck emphasizes that successful advertising campaigns don't just begin with tactics; they start with a deep comprehension of who your audience is. By knowing your target audience beyond simple demographics, you can craft messages that truly resonate, choose the right media mix, focus your ad spend strategically, and optimize the timing of your campaigns.

    Discover how these elements work together to drive higher engagement and achieve measurable results in today's complex media landscape.

    Highlights:

    00:52 Where to Start

    01:27 Knowing Your Market

    02:47 Tailored Messaging

    03:03 Choosing the Right Media Mix

    03:52 Ad Spend

    04:36 Timing is Everything


    Host: Chuck Fetterly


    Media In The Moment is a podcast from TEC Direct Media, a premier media buying agency in Chicago, Illinois, dedicated to helping agencies, brands, and artists generate awareness, acquire new customers, and drive sales.


    TARGET. EXCITE. CONNECT with your fans and prospects.

    Learn more at: https://tec-direct.com/the-power-of-knowing-your-market/

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    6 mins
  • Preparing for the Post-Cookie Landscape: What's Next for Digital Advertising?
    Jul 15 2024

    Navigating a Future Without Third-Party Cookies

    In this solo episode of Media in the Moment, Chuck Fetterly discusses the significant shift in digital marketing following Google's third postponement of third-party cookies' deprecation in Chrome. He emphasizes the importance for marketers to adapt by enhancing their data collection methods, exploring new tech solutions, and preparing for a future of advertising that respects user privacy and complies with global regulations.

    00:00 Welcome to Media in the Moment: Solo-cast Edition

    00:11 Understanding Third-Party Cookies and Google's Delay

    01:29 The Impact on Marketers and the Shift Towards Privacy

    02:16 Exploring Alternatives to Third-Party Cookies

    04:06 Leveraging First-Party Data and CRM Tools

    05:30 The Rise of Contextual Advertising

    06:34 Conclusion: Adapting to a Cookie-less Future

    Host: Chuck Fetterly

    Media In The Moment is a podcast from TEC Direct Media, a premier media buying agency in Chicago, Illinois, dedicated to helping agencies, brands, and artists generate awareness, acquire new customers, and drive sales.

    TARGET. EXCITE. CONNECT with your fans and prospects.

    Learn more at https://tec-direct.com/advertising-in-a-cookie-less-world/.

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    8 mins
  • Ad Optimization: What Can I Expect?
    Jun 3 2024

    Dive into the art and science of ad optimization with Chuck Fetterly on this quick "Q&A Tuesday" episode of Media In The Moment.

    Chuck unravels the complex yet critical process of refining ad performance to achieve the best possible results. From the early days of Direct Response TV and Radio ads to the sophisticated digital strategies of today, learn how ad optimization has evolved. Discover how a blend of strategy and technical know-how can lead to highly targeted, engaging, and effective campaigns that not only boost click-through and conversion rates but also enhance brand visibility and media efficiency. Whether you're a marketer aiming for maximum reach and frequency, or you're focused on data-driven insights for precise targeting, this episode is your guide to ensuring your campaigns deliver the outcomes you desire.

    Host: Chuck Fetterly

    Media In The Moment is a podcast from TEC Direct Media, a premier media buying agency in Chicago, Illinois, dedicated to helping agencies, brands, and artists generate awareness, acquire new customers, and drive sales.

    TARGET. EXCITE. CONNECT with your fans and prospects.

    Learn more about ad optimization at https://tec-direct.com/testing-strategies-for-online-ad-optimization/.

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    4 mins
  • How Do I Set A Media Budget for My Paid Media Campaign?
    May 21 2024

    Determining Your Media Budget: A Comprehensive Guide

    In this episode of Media in the Moment, host Chuck Fetterly dives into the complexities of setting a media budget for an advertising campaign.

    Covering a wide array of considerations including desired outcomes, creative formats, target audience demographics, geographic focus, device usage, optimal timing, and campaign duration, Chuck emphasizes the strategic nature of budget planning. He introduces key concepts such as reach and frequency, effective frequency, and how they influence budget decisions, alongside tools and software used in the industry. For direct marketers, he touches on calculating media cost per lead or acquisition.

    00:00 Welcome to Q&A Tuesday: Setting Your Media Budget

    00:53 Understanding Media Budget Considerations

    00:59 Key Factors Influencing Your Media Budget

    02:25 Strategic Planning and Media Budgeting

    02:51 Reach, Frequency, and Effective Frequency Explained

    04:39 Practical Tips for Direct Marketers

    05:35 Concluding Thoughts and Resources

    Host: Chuck Fetterly

    Media In The Moment is a podcast from ⁠TEC Direct Media⁠, a premier media buying agency in Chicago, Illinois, dedicated to helping agencies, brands, and artists generate awareness, acquire new customers, and drive sales.

    TARGET. EXCITE. CONNECT with your fans and prospects.

    Show notes are available at https://tec-direct.com/setting-a-media-budget/

    Visit https://tec-direct.com/media-buying-tips/ for more media buying tips.

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    6 mins
  • First-Party Data And Email Marketing Success
    Apr 3 2023

    A 40-year veteran of the direct-to-consumer marketing industry and president of PulseTV.com, Jaffer Ali, shares what his experience has taught him about first-party data and email marketing. Jaffer explains the most important thing all marketers need to know about first-party data and how leveraging this data in your email marketing can build trust with your customers and increase conversions.

    Show notes at https://tec-direct.com/first-party-data-email/

    Host: Charles Fetterly

    Guest: Jaffer Ali

    Media In The Moment is a podcast from TEC Direct Media, a premier media buying agency in Chicago, Illinois, dedicated to helping agencies, brands, and artists generate awareness, acquire new customers, and drive sales.

    TARGET. EXCITE. CONNECT with your fans and prospects.

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    30 mins
  • How to Drive E-Commerce with Amazon Data
    Apr 15 2021

    Want to harness Amazon purchase data and drive e-commerce for your product? There are so many options when it comes to driving e-commerce. Once you sort through all the offerings and settle on the right vehicles, digital media buying is not a “set-it-and-forget-it” tactic. It still requires eyes-on optimization by experienced buyers to improve performance. There’s one solution that stands out as a true sales performer – the Amazon DSP.

    Show notes at https://tec-direct.com/drive-ecommerce-amazon/.


    Host:  Heidi Mader

    Guests:  Charles Fetterly, Nate Marshall


    Media In The Moment is a podcast from ⁠⁠⁠⁠TEC Direct Media⁠⁠⁠, a top media buying agency based in Chicago, Illinois.

    We plan and buy media for ⁠⁠agencies⁠⁠, ⁠⁠brands⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠artists⁠⁠ so they can generate awareness, acquire new customers, and drive sales.

    TARGET. EXCITE. CONNECT.

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    18 mins
  • Is Podcast Advertising Worth It?
    Nov 19 2020

    Host:  Charles Fetterly

    Guest:  Dave Boretti

    Is podcast advertising effective? Is it worth investing your media budgets in? We believe for many advertisers it is.  Pre-pandemic research showed that over one-third of Americans listen to podcasts every month.  The number of available podcasts has doubled in recent years from 500,000 to more than 1 million.  There's something for everyone, and listeners of all ages are tuning in regularly.

    Show notes at https://tec-direct.com/is-podcast-advertising-worth-it/


    Media In The Moment is a podcast from ⁠⁠⁠⁠TEC Direct Media⁠⁠⁠, a top media buying agency based in Chicago, Illinois.

    We plan and buy media for ⁠⁠agencies⁠⁠, ⁠⁠brands⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠artists⁠⁠ so they can generate awareness, acquire new customers, and drive sales.

    TARGET. EXCITE. CONNECT.

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    29 mins
  • How Connected TV Fits Into The Media Mix
    Aug 26 2020

    As of March 2020, Nielsen data showed that 76% of U.S. homes had at least one connected device. Lockdowns associated with the COVID-19 pandemic have accelerated CTV's adoption and high levels of usage persist today. As viewers increasingly access video content in this way, it’s important for advertisers to understand what CTV is, how it works, and how it fits into a media strategy.

    Show notes at https://tec-direct.com/connected-tv-podcast-2/


    Host:  Charles Fetterly

    Guests:  Kim Warren, Nate Marshall


    Media In The Moment is a podcast from ⁠⁠⁠TEC Direct Media⁠⁠, a top media buying agency based in Chicago, Illinois.

    We plan and buy media for ⁠agencies⁠, ⁠brands⁠, and ⁠artists⁠ so they can generate awareness, acquire new customers, and drive sales.

    TARGET. EXCITE. CONNECT.

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    38 mins