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New Name, Same Trusted Results: a4 Is Becoming Optimum Media
We are thrilled to announce that we are rebranding as Optimum Media.
Building an Advertising Strategy to Connect to Home Improvement Intenders
By leveraging the strengths of television, streaming, and digital advertising, home improvement businesses can reach their customers across various touchpoints and reinforce their message through repetition and consistency.
Your Guide to Political Advertising in 2024
The ins and outs of political advertising can be complex. There’s nothing quite like it. For months, candidates vie to get their message in front of voters — to stand out and show them who they are and why they should vote for them. While every election season can be intense, political ad spending is projected at $15.9 billion in 2024 — up more than 30% from 2019-2020.
Navigating the Fast Lane: Automotive trends for 2024
Key trends shaping automotive marketing strategies in 2024.
March Madness: Advertising Slam Dunk
By strategically aligning your advertising with the enthusiasm of March Madness®, your brand can score a marketing slam dunk that resonates long after the final buzzer sounds.
Ads for Everyone
Optimum Media (formerly a4) provides advertising for everyone. Our dedicated teams specializing in local, national, and political sales and our vast array of media solutions allow us to tailor your advertising plan to reach your audience and accomplish your goals — across any screen.
What Advertisers Can Expect in 2024: An Interview With Bill Chambers
We interviewed Optimum Media (formerly a4)’s head of business development, Bill Chambers, to get the details on everything your business can expect for the year ahead.
Our Top 5 Holiday Films
The holiday season has many traditions, but none quite as hilarious, heartwarming, and fun as watching our favorite holiday movies. And yes, while you can stream and purchase most of these movies, there is still something nostalgic about watching them on the traditional cable TV lineups!
Plans that Flex: Five Reasons Your Ad Partner Should Value Flexibility
A good advertising strategy is not a flex; it's just good business. But what do you do when plans change?
Our Scale Helps You Scale
In this article we will discuss HOW we do what we do. From first-party data to proprietary products, read on to learn how our large-scale capabilities help your business scale.
Cable TV Shines During Summer
Cable television garners more viewership than its broadcast counterparts during the summer months.
Harnessing the Power of ACR: How Political Advertisers and Media Buyers Can Reach Their Target Audiences
Automated content recognition (ACR) is a technology that is increasingly important for political advertisers and media buyers.
Summer Programming: FIFA Women’s World Cup
The biggest sporting event in the world is the FIFA World Cup, where national teams compete every fourth year to see who is the best on the planet in the sport of soccer.
An Independent Retailer’s Guide to Advertising
Running your own business is challenging — especially when marketing your brand and developing a clear advertising strategy.
Why Good Design Matters for All Brands
In today’s competitive market, building a strong brand image is crucial to the success of any business, and building a strong image starts with good design.
Why You Should Make Tennis Part of Your Advertising Plan
As a business owner, why should you consider tennis as a part of your advertising plan?
Using the Marketing Funnel to Grow Your Business
In today’s fast-changing adscape, covering all parts of the marketing funnel is more important than ever.
Three Ways You Can Reach an Audience on Mobile
Whether you’re new to mobile advertising or running mobile ads and looking to elevate your results — we’re here to break it down for you.