60-Second vs. 30-Second Commercials: Pros & Cons

Sixty-second commercials come with a price tag that’s double that of thirty-second commercials.  This naturally leads to the question at the heart of the 60 second vs 30 second commercials debate: Is the additional time truly worth the extra cost? In a vast majority of advertising scenarios, opting for :60s might not be the best […]

Media Buying Strategies for Small Businesses

You’re a small business owner, and know the importance of gaining visibility in today’s competitive marketplace. You also know that media buying can be a perplexing game, especially when you’re working with a limited budget. So, how can you make the most of your advertising dollars to reach your target audience effectively? This article is […]

Insourcing vs. Outsourcing: Media Buying Pros & Cons

https://player.vimeo.com/video/1001610151 Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes to bring those engaging ads to your screens? The answer lies with media buying agencies. They’re the unseen heroes, negotiating, purchasing, and monitoring advertising space on behalf of businesses. But like any superhero, they come with their own set of strengths and weaknesses. In this article, we’re […]

5 Tips for Local Media Buying

In this article, I’ll discuss five key tips that will help maximize your local media buying efforts.  Our goal is to have better conversations with your buying partner or level-up an in-house buying strategy. The DW Creative Team has 50 years’ combined experience in local media advertising, both on the selling and buying side, and […]

How To Market a Home Services Business

Why did you start a home services business?  It’s a noble pursuit and many entrepreneurs take the plunge with feverish enthusiasm to serve their customer at a level unseen in their marketplace.  But what happens after you’ve exhausted the friends and family pipeline, or your leads and revenue start to plateau?   We know that learning […]

Media Research

2022 National Survey on Consumer Media Habits What did we want to understand? How do homeowners spend their time with various media throughout the day/week? What information sources were used to make purchase decisions? What major home improvement purchases were made in the last three years? Methodology QUALIFYING QUESTION Must be at least 18+ and […]