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The Top Super Bowl Ads of 2024 (according to us!)
Super Bowl Sunday is one of the biggest events of the year. Early estimates from Nielsen Media Research show that 120 million people...
Maia Brusseau
Feb 12, 20243 min read


What’s the point? Why old-school buying techniques don’t cut it for digital media.
Have you ever wondered why traditional media buying methods just don't seem to click when it comes to the digital world? For decades, TV...
Lauren Ridgley
Jan 30, 20242 min read


Navigating the Digital Landscape: Ensuring Brand Safety in Advertising
The world of digital advertising is a virtual ocean of media options. And like the ocean, there’s a lot hiding below the surface. That’s...
Lauren Ridgley
Dec 13, 20234 min read


A Bold Ad Campaign for a Bold New Brand
We get to work on a lot of cool projects with our clients. It’s not often, though, that a client’s project includes a move to a newly constructed facility, new graphics, new set, and a whole new brand. WHEW! That was the project our client Danielle Reeves from KMOV-TV was tasked with for most of 2023. She tapped our agency to help build a bold advertising strategy and campaign to support their creative for their new First Alert 4  brand. Reeves tasked us with ensuring the
Maia Brusseau
Dec 12, 20231 min read


What is IVT and Why Should You Care?
Imagine going to McDonalds and ordering a quarter pounder and fries. But, when they hand you your order, there is only half of a burger...
Lauren Ridgley
Dec 5, 20232 min read


What Does "Scalable" Mean When it Comes to Marketing?
Here at Left Hand Agency, we talk with a lot of businesses about making their marketing strategy scalable. But what does that really...
Lauren Ridgley
Nov 28, 20232 min read


How to Determine Your Brand's Target Audience and Why it Matters
One of the first questions we ask potential clients or new clients is "who is your target audience?" Why? Understanding who you want to...
Maia Brusseau
Nov 15, 20232 min read


Happy National Programmatic Advertising Day!
Yes, there is a holiday for everything, and today we are celebrating one that was made for people like us! In 2019, a digital advertising...
Lauren Ridgley
Nov 7, 20232 min read


Why Every Business Needs a Marketing and Advertising Plan
I am going to admit that the title of this post may seem a little self-serving, but I promise it is not! In fact, I'd say that before you...
Maia Brusseau
Oct 24, 20233 min read


It's Not Too Early to Start Marketing to Gen Alpha
In the world of marketing, staying ahead of the curve is essential for long-term success. It's a well-known fact that understanding and...
Maia Brusseau
Oct 17, 20233 min read


Bridging the Generation Gap: Marketing Strategies for Everyone from Boomers to Gen Z
It's no secret that there a A LOT of differences between different generations. From Baby Boomers to Gen Z, understanding the...
Maia Brusseau
Oct 3, 20233 min read


The Great Debate: Do Traditional Advertising Mediums Still Work?
In today's digital age, traditional advertising mediums, such as print, out of home, television, and radio, face fierce competition from...
Maia Brusseau
Sep 26, 20233 min read


What is a PMP?
From time to time, I like to pull back the curtain on the inner workings of our agency to share how we go above and beyond for our...
Lauren Ridgley
Sep 20, 20232 min read


Decoding the Dilemma: What Is Foot-Traffic Attribution?
One of the first things we discuss with new clients is how we will measure the success of a campaign. For direct to consumer (DTC)...
Lauren Ridgley
Sep 12, 20233 min read


Winning the Paid Search Game: Think negative for positive results!
Paid Search, also called PPC (pay-per-click) and SEM (search engine marketing), is a crucial part of the marketing mix for most...
Lauren Ridgley
Aug 29, 20233 min read


AI Tools Every Advertiser Should Have in their Playbook
Ready or not, AI is becoming more prevalent in the advertising world and is only expected to grow. If you’re not sure where to start...
Carissa Polo
Aug 22, 20232 min read


The Curious Saga of the "Elephant Board" in St. Charles, MO
Who said billboard media buying isn't fun? Or challenging ? A few months ago, one of our clients came to us with a very specific billboard she wanted to have as part of her media mix. It had great lead time on a highly-trafficked highway. The board had been sitting vacant with an "Available" sign for months. The sign listed a phone number to call to buy the space. Photo of the board sent to us by our client. Note: The full phone number was visible on the version we received!
Lauren Ridgley
Aug 18, 20232 min read


Follow the Funnel: How Awareness Marketing Helps Drive Lower-Funnel Conversions
Direct-to-consumer (DTC) companies operate in a highly competitive digital landscape where driving conversions is often the key and only...
Lauren Ridgley
Aug 8, 20232 min read


Harness the Power of Yelp to Develop a Game-Changing Marketing Strategy
In today's digital age, online platforms play a pivotal role in influencing consumers' decisions, especially when it comes to dining out....
Lexie Thomas
Aug 1, 20232 min read


Heavy Streaming Consumption Benefits Advertisers
Our relationship with television is always evolving, with the biggest change being the major shift towards streaming in recent years. In...
Carissa Polo
Jul 25, 20232 min read
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