Blog Posts - Traditional Media

A place where we discuss the communication industry and give our insights on advertising, website development, graphic design and strategic planning.

TXC MediaTalks

TXC MediaTalks: What are you looking forward to in 2025?

By Krystal Vela

Let's be real, marketing is about to get wild in 2025. Technology's changing faster than we can scroll, consumer attention spans are shorter than ever, and everyone's looking for that next big breakthrough. As we wrap up our media planning for the upcoming year, we asked our TXC media team: What are you actually excited about this year? From seasoned pros to fresh faces, here's what they're thinking about on the road ahead. “This year, our media team has grown and transformed into a solid grou
Non-Political Advertising Tips for Election Season

Staying Visible: Non-Political Advertising Tips for Election Season

By Krystal Vela

Ok we’re about to break the cardinal rule of dinner parties – we’re about to talk politics. Executing a successful advertising campaign during an election takes more careful navigation than family dinners during an election. But it can be done. It requires strategic planning and consideration of the unique challenges and opportunities that come along with this most special time of year. While political candidates battle it out with each other, your non-political ads will be competing for e
Advertising During the Olympics

Capturing the Gold: Advertising During the Olympics

By Krystal Vela

The Paris 2024 Olympics promise to be a celebration of sport, culture, and innovation, bringing together athletes and spectators from around the world in the heart of one of Europe's most iconic cities. On that note, it is poised to be the biggest media event of 2024 with 3 in 4 Americans intending to watch! 🤯 We now live in a time where live sports events remain the biggest draw on traditional TV. Major events like the Super Bowl, World Cup, Olympics, NBA Finals, and other premier sports lea
Media Consumption During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Media Consumption During the COVID-19 Pandemic and How it is Shaping the Advertising Landscape

By Ana Fidencio-Ramos

As more people have been ordered to stay home due to the growing concerns surrounding COVID-19, our daily media consumption is rapidly changing. The pandemic is influencing consumer attitudes, behavior, and expectations, while shaping the foreseeable future of the advertising world. Media Consumption and Consumer Behavior: With “Shelter in Place” mandates in several states and school closures across the country, the amount of time spent on platforms of choice has increased.  Younge
Traditional Media Is Fundamental

Traditional Media Is Fundamental

By Debbie Hamilton

As a media professional, there has been so much growth during my career in the world of media advertising.  Traditional media vehicles; Television, Spot Radio, Newspaper, Magazines and Billboards, are no longer our only options in the new age of digital marketing, but they are still fundamental and important for brand awareness. As media strategists, it is our expertise to develop the best strategy for the advertiser and understand the role that traditional media tactics play in an overall
Challenging the Misconception of Traditional Media in 2019

Challenging the Misconception of Traditional Media in 2019

By Debbie Hamilton

For the past 2-3 years, almost all of the media articles have stressed the massive exodus from the traditional to digital. The “other media” have made claims that the audience from the traditional forms were eroding, moving into the digital and social realm. According to a report from Gfk TVB Media Comparisons Study from 2018, these claims have not been realized. Broadcast and Cable Television is still the highest reach of all ad-supported platforms at 81%. For the advertiser, the successful