Media convergence is not just a buzzword—it's a pivotal shift in how content reaches us. It represents the blending of various forms of media technologies, economic strategies, and cultural content across multiple platforms. Originally, media existed in silos—print, broadcast, and digital were separate. Today, these distinct forms have merged into interconnected platforms that enhance how we consume information and entertainment​. Convergence’ impact on modern advertising has been tremendous. Media convergence matters to consumers, marketers and advertising agencies alike. The Evolution and Drivers of Media Convergence Initially, media platforms operated independently, with distinct content forms and delivery methods. Over time, advancements [...]

A business owner who is not sure they want to handle their own advertising should consider hiring an Advertising Agency. Some reasons to hire an agency may include a plateau in business or an increase in competition. The complexity of modern advertising may be too much to keep up with. Perhaps your                          messaging sounds the same as the competition and needs a new approach. But which agency should a business owner hire? Questions Before You Hire Before retaining an agency start with an understanding of your needs. Are [...]

Optimizations, the process of improving advertising efficiency, are usually made based on data from advertising dashboards on Facebook or Google Ads, or from an attribution platform such as Google Analytics. But for many businesses, the phone is a major conversion tool. In some service industries more than 50% of conversions are made via phone. That is a substantial opportunity. By using a quality call tracking solution, you can perform sophisticated conversion optimization thru phone call results. Smartphone Usage The landline is a dying entity in American homes. Homes without a landline in the US outnumber those that do have a [...]