WITH VIDEO: Super Bowl teaser ads
January 30, 2013 in The Daily Republic
Advertisers perfect the art of teasing pre-game viewers.
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Wednesday’s West Central Tribune will be biggest issue of the year
November 18, 2012 in West Central Tribune
WILLMAR This Thanksgiving, your turkey won’t be the only thing that’s stuffed. Wednesday’s edition of the West Central Tribune will be filled with all of the Black Friday advertisements, inserts and coupons that shoppers need for the big day.
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Media split on taking Election Day ads in wake of ruling
November 2, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
After a federal judge effectively struck down North Dakota’s ban on Election Day campaigning, the door is open for political advertisements to continue down to last moments of the campaign. But local media outlets vary in how they plan to handle the ruling. Continue Reading
Political ad blitz dominates airwaves
September 13, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
Kim Simonsen’s advice for his advertising clients in the run-up to a contested election: Don’t bother trying to get a word in edgewise.
“They know it’s not going to do any good,” the media director of Fargo’s H2M advertising agency said. “They know they’re going to get knocked off.” Continue Reading
Advertising’s looking more like us; companies hope older models lure older customers
July 14, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
Hey, baby boomers and retirees. If you think you’re seeing yourself reflected in more ads lately, you don’t have to check your vision. In a shift from what has been predominantly a youth-driven culture, advertising is looking more like us with gray hair, curves and crow’s feet as companies are increasingly booking older models to court older consumers. Continue Reading
Advertising’s looking more like us; companies hope older models lure older customers
July 14, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
Hey, baby boomers and retirees. If you think you’re seeing yourself reflected in more ads lately, you don’t have to check your vision. In a shift from what has been predominantly a youth-driven culture, advertising is looking more like us with gray hair, curves and crow’s feet as companies are increasingly booking older models to court older consumers. Continue Reading
Rapid City billboard restrictions to take effect
June 19, 2012 in The Daily Republic
RAPID CITY (AP) New rules for billboards and business signs go into effect next month in Rapid City, capping more than a year of debate.
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North Dakota’s federal races attract $1.2 million in advertising so far
June 9, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
More than $1.2 million has already been spent this year on TV and radio advertising to influence North Dakota’s hotly contested U.S. House and Senate races. Continue Reading
SD contractor group wins award for road-funding ad
April 11, 2012 in The Daily Republic
The campaign featured entertainers Williams and Ree explaining there is no pothole fairy that will magically repair roads. Continue Reading
Minnesota Lottery, with help from popular retired Twins, begins ad pitch touting homegrown taxpayer contributions
March 28, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
Created by the Minneapolis ad agency Olson, the lottery spots emphasize, in song and banter, the organization’s $2 billion contribution to the state treasury since the first lottery ticket was sold in 1990. Continue Reading
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