Making the Most out of your Production Budget

By: Kris Schiller Video is a tried-and-true way to advertise. It engages audiences, performs well and gets your message across like no other. The proof is in the numbers! But that ability to connect comes with a price, and every video producer’s least favorite...

Getting Unstuck When Your Job Depends on It

By: Brad Hamilton I have a problem with being creative. If you’ve ever attempted creativity on a deadline, you do too. For me it likes to show up when I’m, I don’t know, trying to solve complex marketing problems with creative ideas that don’t suck. I’m talking about...

Strong Bonds, Strong Brands: The Power of Client Relationships

By: Libby Musser In the competitive world of marketing and advertising, building strong, lasting relationships with clients is crucial. Along with delivering projects and campaigns, fostering trust and understanding builds a strong relationship and leads to more...

Tug-O-War

By: Ross Wuetherich Let’s take ourselves back … It’s the year 1999, the clock strikes 12, and at that time there were fears that the world’s computer systems could completely melt down. Power grids, banking, transportation, you name it, could all malfunction at the...

The Power of NextDoor Advertising for Local Businesses

By: Taylor Smith Nextdoor isn’t just another social platform — it’s a digital gathering place where neighbors connect, share and support the businesses around them. According to Nextdoor, with over 78 million weekly active users, nearly 1 in 3 U.S. households is...

How Community Engagement Drives Brand Affinity

By: Abi Pandolfo People want to support brands that stand for something bigger than business. They’re drawn to companies that genuinely care — those that invest in their communities, show up for local events and give back in other meaningful ways. Community engagement...

Unhinged Content and the Battle Against Shrinking Attention Spans

By: Graham Shafer By now, we’ve all heard that humans now have attention spans that are (roughly) on par with that of the humble goldfish. Couple that with how our phones are designed to be addicting and it’s no wonder that the advertising industry has had to adapt to...

First Quarter Insights: 5 Crucial Topics Being Discussed in the C-Suite

By: Josh Brewster An intriguing benefit I’ve enjoyed throughout my career at Trozzolo is being exposed to and working alongside such a wide variety of clients, on a wide range of challenges, with a wide spectrum of marketing solutions in play. It’s refreshing and...

Beyond Quick Wins: Why Brand Awareness Is the Key to Long-Term Growth

By: Tami Jennings With increased market pressure, it’s tempting to allocate the majority of your media budget toward lower-funnel tactics like paid search to generate quick wins. While this approach might seem logical, it overlooks a fundamental aspect of consumer...