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TikTok campaigns are effectively reaching Millennials and Gen Z. Learn how you can, too. When it comes to home improvement projects, do-it-yourselfers span all age ranges, from young adults to seniors. The Home Depot aims to serve them all by offering everything they need to get projects done, including materials, supplies — and a wide
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Pride Month is the perfect time to come together to celebrate our differences and honor the bravery and sacrifices of those who have risked their lives for equality. Read on for a brief history of how Pride Month came to be, an introduction to gender identity, and some tips on how to support the queerJune 16, 2022
In June 2021, President Biden officially signed into law that Juneteenth will be recognized as a federal holiday. Most federal employers recognize this holiday, and their employees have this day off. More and more companies — including Brunner — are adding this day to their list of paid holidays, and for good reason. Read onApril 22, 2022
As a public university with stellar academics, big-time research, and a warm, welcoming culture, Indiana University of Pennsylvania needed unique ways to help future students learn what the school has to offer. The IUP team wanted to reach target audiences in a way that wouldn’t look or feel like any other college’s recruitment campaigns. Brunner,August 10, 2022
Note: This article originally appeared on the Roku website as a partner spotlight feature about Brunner. Republishing with permission. The Pittsburgh-based marketing agency, Brunner (pronounced “Brew-ner”) has partnered with Roku to offer their clients access to Roku’s OneView, the ad platform built for TV streaming, to help performance marketer’s fuel growth through TV streaming ads.June 1, 2022
ATLANTA (June 1, 2022) – Goodwill of North Georgia, one of the largest and oldest non-profits in Georgia, has selected marketing firm Brunner as agency of record (AOR), responsible for overall media planning, creative strategy, as well as digital strategy including paid social, digital display and digital video. With nearly 100 years of experience, theMay 12, 2022
When Brunner welcomes a new client for search engine marketing, a first step is analyzing what’s already under the hood. That means the agency’s SEM team uses its deep expertise to swiftly evaluate how the client’s accounts are set up — and most importantly — how they are performing. The goal is ensuring every clientMay 11, 2022
Each company or organization that partners with Brunner has unique challenges to overcome, business goals to meet, and key audiences to reach. We’re honored to work with clients across a wide range of industries and serve as an extension of their teams to create strategic marketing that drives results — and earns recognition. Brunner campaignsFebruary 24, 2022
Meet Cecelia Bender—Brunner’s new PR Director, new homeowner, and coffeeholic (you’ll fit in great, here!). We can’t wait to hear about your travels abroad. Read on to learn more! Q: Why did you choose Brunner? A: Brunner is a highly reputable agency in Pittsburgh – and the name recognition blows me away. Q: Where wereFebruary 11, 2022
Agency takes home four awards for three clients in the home category On Jan. 27, the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Pittsburgh chapter hosted its annual Renaissance Awards, held at the Carnegie Science Center. The event honors local organizations, agencies and businesses as well as communicators for their innovative work across all aspects of publicJanuary 24, 2022
PITTSBURGH, PA, and LOS ANGELES, CA – (January 25, 2022) – Brunner, the award-winning marketing services agency, and Black//Brown, an advisory and impact studio specializing in diversity storytelling and strategy, are teaming up to launch “Outset,” a new industry initiative designed to change the way brands leverage diversity in their marketing efforts to create moreJanuary 20, 2022
Meet Abbie Hediger—Brunner’s new Senior Lead, Marketing Communications Planner. She’s got a creative background and a dream of writing and illustrating a children’s book. Read on to learn more about what keeps Abbie busy! Q: Why did you choose Brunner? A: I’ve been interested in Brunner since I first learned about the agency while studyingNovember 30, 2021
Meet Nicole Clay—motivated, compassionate, and easygoing new member of our Digital Performance Marketing team with a serious passion for helping others. Read on to learn more about what keeps our new Senior Specialist, SEO busy! Q: Why did you choose Brunner? A: I’ve always wanted to work at an agency. After coming in to interviewOctober 19, 2021
As agencies continue to adapt to the remote work reality brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, a common industry issue is starting to creep up once again: burnout. Work and personal life are blending more than ever, and employees are feeling the demand to continue to perform at the highest level without natural breaks inOctober 12, 2021
At Brunner, our heart is in delivering excellence and results for our clients. That passion for progress is part of our core values – heart, attitude, and collaboration, and recently eight Brunner employees across our Account Management and Channel Marketing teams have been recognized for their commitment to just that. Of the Account Management team,September 24, 2021
Meet Matt Penoyar—Sports fan and family man. He’s joined our Digital Design Experience Team as a UX Specialist, where he puts his research and design skills to good use. Get to know Matt below! Q: Why did you choose Brunner? A: I really liked everyone that I met throughout the interview process. I was excitedSeptember 20, 2021
If an agency is not truly entrepreneurial, inventive, and nimble, it’s difficult to thrive in an industry that is often considered one of the most volatile. More than 30 years after its inception, Brunner remains one of the top 100 independent advertising agencies in the country and a key reason for that success is MichaelAugust 26, 2021
Meet Brianna Bowman—amateur wedding planner and Tik Tok’s biggest fan! We’re happy to have her on our Account Management team as an Account Coordinator. Get to know Brianna below! Q: Why did you choose Brunner? A: I interned at an agency when I was in college and loved it! I have always wanted to getAugust 24, 2021
Meet Laura Sharp—mom, macramé artist, and Sr. User Experience Designer on our Digital Experience and Design team. Her background includes serving in the Army, some culinary training, art, and many discipline areas of graphic design. Get to know Laura below! Q: Why did you choose Brunner? A: I started working with George [Kalantzis]’s team asAugust 11, 2021
Meet Ivan Tafur—Group Media Director on our Channel Marketing team. When he’s not developing and implementing media strategies for our clients, you’ll catch him smoking meats, watching soccer, or at the beach. Get to know Ivan below! Q: What are some fun facts about you? A: Over the years, I’ve been lucky enough to go toAugust 11, 2021
Meet Ivy Ferko— supporter of the local music scene, outdoors enthusiast, and boomerang employee. She’s rejoined our team as a Paid Search Specialist on our growing Digital Performance Marketing team. Get to know Ivy below! Q: Why did you choose Brunner? A: I was lucky enough to get a head start on my digital marketing careerJuly 21, 2021
Meet Jen Lang—Pittsburgh-born and raised Account Manager who’s filled with surprises from her time living in the Sin City. Get to know Jen below! Q: Why did you choose Brunner? A: Brunner has a fantastic reputation and the people I met with made me feel like part of the team from the first conversation. Q: WhereJuly 20, 2021
Meet Troy Rolle—newest addition to our Digital Development and Design Team. As our Front End Developer, he gets to put his passion for software engineering to use every day. Get to know Troy below! Q: Why did you choose Brunner? A: I wanted to work in a less corporate environment, and the position felt right. Q:July 20, 2021
Meet Alex Berdis—content circus ringmaster…well, maybe someday. As Senior Art Director, his visual expertise allows him to accomplish big things for our clients. Get to know Alex below! Q: Why did you choose Brunner? A: I chose Brunner because I believe coming together is the best way to accomplish big things. I love being an artJuly 13, 2021
Meet Roni Marsh— Senior Lead, Content Strategist on our Channel Marketing Team. While she’s not delivering results for her clients, she’s spending time at home with her pup, Deuce. On the weekends you’ll find her binging on good shows, cooking, or trying new wine. Get to know Roni below! Q: Why did you choose Brunner?June 29, 2021
Meet Brian Barna—social butterfly, proud Pittsburgher, and Brunner’s new SEO Account Manager. We’re excited for you to join our growing Channel Marketing team. Get to know Brian below! Q: Why did you choose Brunner? A: I was initially drawn to Brunner for the strong reputation, excellent track record and strong leadership in the industry. A fewJune 15, 2021
Meet Emily Kurek—self-proclaimed typography and lettering nerd. While she’s not on the clock as an Art Director on our creative team, she’s traveling, running, reading, cooking, and play video games… not at the same time, though. Get to know Emily below! Q: Why did you choose Brunner? A: I loved the work I was seeing, andJune 14, 2021
At this point, it is difficult to avoid the conversation around privacy and what Apple is doing to protect their customers’ information. From TV ads and numerous articles online, everyone is hearing about how Apple is putting the control in the users’ hand to enable which apps are allowed to track users. As an individual in everyday life, the iOS 14 update is probably welcomed with open arms.June 10, 2021
Meet our 2021 summer interns—we’re so excited to have them on board and look forward to helping them gain hands-on experience during their time here. Get to know them below! Maddie Spadafore, Digital Performance Marketing Q: Where are you going to college? A: University of Pittsburgh Q: What is your intended major/ any minors? A: Marketing/Business Information Systems Q: Where are you working remote fromJune 2, 2021
Meet Katherine Cho—she’s just joined our Channel Marketing team in Atlanta as a Senior Lead, Marketing Communications Planner. Get to know Katherine below! Q: Why did you choose Brunner? A: I chose Brunner because of the culture and the people. Everyone I interviewed with had such positive energy, I knew I wanted to call Brunner my next home. Q: WhereMay 26, 2021
With the soon to be extinct third-party cookie, advertisers, and agencies are going to have to look to new ways to track digital customer engagement as well as target key audiences. What began as a way to track online behavior and ensure better targeting has shifted to a growing concern over the misuse of thisMay 25, 2021
Edgar Snyder & Associates (ESA) is one of the most well-known brands in the Pittsburgh region. With approximately 40 years of experience as a leading personal injury law firm, the company sought a new agency partner to help continue the evolution of its brand and marketing strategy. Effective immediately, Brunner has been selected as agency of record (AOR), responsible forMay 18, 2021
Meet Kayla Artale—Channel Marketing Sr. Specialist that’s just joined Brunner’s Brand Engagement team. Get to know Kayla… and how many times she’s binged her favorite show below. Q: Why did you choose Brunner? A: I chose Brunner because I really loved the values they have. Q: Describe yourself in 3 words? A: Compassionate. Encouraging. Enthusiastic. Q:May 14, 2021
Brunner’s own Meredith Klein, PR + Brand Engagement Director, has been selected as a Rising Star honoree in Ragan’s and PR Daily’s Communicators of the Year & Rising Star Awards, Class of 2021. Ragan and PR Daily’s Rising Star Awards recognize the industry’s best individual communications practitioners and teams, and it is no surprise toMay 7, 2021
At the 2021 award ceremony held Friday, April 30, Brunner’s creative campaign for client City of Asylum entitled “Dictator Book Reviews” won ten sliver Pittsburgh American Advertising (AFF) Awards and seven silver District 2 ADDY Awards in categories Elements of Advertising and Public Service. The seven district wins will automatically move on to the NationalMay 4, 2021
Meet Luke Thimons—Brunner’s new Channel Marketing Specialist. While his passions lie in fitness and cooking, he spends his free time playing with his pups and connecting with friends. Get to know Luke below! Q: Why did you choose Brunner? A: Brunner is a great company that can offer plenty of opportunity to grow and learn. Q:April 29, 2021
Jordan Mitrik joined Brunner on Monday, January 10, 2017. How do we remember the exact date, you ask? Well, it was a fortuitous time. A monumental morning. The day we announced we were partnering with 84 Lumber on their Super Bowl commercial, “The Journey”. More than four years later, he continues to impress our agencyApril 20, 2021
Meet Luca Pugliano—resident nutrition and running enthusiast. When he’s not on the clock as Brunner’s new Display/Social Specialist, you’ll catch him outside golfing, kayaking, or hiking. Q: Why did you choose Brunner? A: Brunner is a great place for me to learn and grow from knowledgeable people who will help me grow in my career. IApril 6, 2021
Meet Donna Brown—avid traveler, huge taco fan, and marvelous singer (even if it’s just in her own head!) She’s just joined Brunner’s Brand Engagement/Media team as a Broadcast Buyer. Q: Describe yourself in 3 words. A: Encouraging. Considerate. Adventurous. Q: Where were you born? A: Los Angeles Q: Do you have any siblings? A: 4 –March 30, 2021
WHAT ARE COOKIES? Most websites use small text files called “cookies” to enable certain features. When you visit a site or re-visit a site, the sites read cookies to remember your login credentials, which articles you have already read, your language preferences, etc. These are stored on your hard drive and are called first-party cookiesMarch 18, 2021
Let’s start with, what is a challenger brand? It is a brand with big dreams, wanting to do bold things to overcome disadvantages such as restrictive budgets, low awareness, or declining brand energy. Being a challenger brand has benefits. It creates a brand strength that minimizes wasted time. You look for messaging that delivers emotional intensity and makes media budgets achieve more. DisruptionMarch 10, 2021
Meet Brittany Miller—intern-turned-full time employee and 4-year Brunner veteran. While she’s not performing her duties on Brunner’s New Business team, she’s sharing her passion for traveling with her husband and daughter. Get to know her more below! Q: What advice would you give to your younger self? A: To slow down and enjoy the moment! Q:February 26, 2021
AdWeek‘s annual Challenger Brand Summit took place this week and during the event, more than 40 brands shared successes and key takeaways for challenger brands. If you were not able to attend, five of the most meaningful points are summarized below. 1. Being a challenger brand is a mindset, not a market position. Kiran Smith, CMO of iRobot, explained that although they are No. 1 in their category, they view their category asFebruary 1, 2021
Brunner Wins Best in Show at PRSA Pittsburgh 2021 Renaissance Awards Agency receives highest score of all award submissions as well as four additional accolades During a year in which employees worked from home and were challenged to push creativity and strategic thinking to new heights amid insurmountable uncertainty, Brunner rose to the occasion.January 12, 2021
Meet Lindsay Motta—resident amateur chef, spinning enthusiast, and plant mom. While she’s not on the clock as Brunner’s Brand Engagement Strategist, you’ll catch her outside exploring with her dog, Nessa. Q: Describe yourself in 3 words. A: Loud. Resilient. Softhearted. Q: What were some of your high school hobbies? A: I was in the orchestra where I playedJanuary 7, 2021
Pittsburgh (January 11, 2020) – Aiming to launch their new brand by early 2021, PepperFlare Car Repair Club has named Brunner their agency of record (AOR). “We were drawn to Brunner’s creativity and expertise in building a brand,” said Pete Demko, The Car Repair Club Founder and CEO. “Together with Brunner, we can position TheJanuary 7, 2021
Pittsburgh (January 11, 2021) – As the largest hosting company in Europe, IONOS tapped Brunner as their U.S. creative agency to help expand their business in the U.S. market. “We are looking for a partner who can outthink, not outspend the more established U.S. hosting brands with deep pockets,” said Tim Körner, Head of Commercial Management & Country OperationsDecember 4, 2020
When Nielsen announced Pittsburgh would drop rank from #24 to #26 in 2021, there was concern about how that would affect the market. What would that mean for the local TV market? Would the market lose national advertisers? Nielsen’s market rank is determined by the number of TV households in the DMA. Even though Pittsburgh dropped in rank, I have good news. The Pittsburgh market has actually increased in the number ofDecember 3, 2020
And for women in the current job landscape, many of whose careers are disproportionally affected by COVID19, a personal brand is critical to gaining professional currency for their next career opportunity. That’s why Brunner’s Director, PR + Brand Engagement, Meredith Klein recently co-led a workshop on creating, refining and extending your personal brand with Pennsylvania Women Work.December 1, 2020
If we took a 1000-piece puzzle and walked around any B2B company, scattering the puzzle pieces as we wondered, this would be a good illustration of their data maturity. Most B2B companies have all the puzzle pieces scattered about but, they have no idea how to get them organized in one place, let alone howNovember 30, 2020
In the not-so-distant past, CMO’s were able to take a formulaic approach to support their sales teams. Product brochures that highlighted features and benefits, a press release or trade show effort to support product launches, and likely some product-focused web site pages with static data sheet specifications were all that was expected. Some may haveNovember 30, 2020
As you know the Millennial cohort (born between 1981-1996) is a focal point for almost all B2C marketers. They have developed new buying behaviors and influence other generations to follow suite, forced change on go-to-market strategies, and essentially determine the fate of most brands. However, they shouldn’t just be a priority for B2C. They shouldNovember 20, 2020
Pittsburgh (November 20, 2020) – Michael Brunner, Brunner’s Chairman and CEO, has been named an honoree in Pittsburgh’s 2020 Smart 50 Awards, recognizing the top 50 executives of the 50 smartest companies for their ability to effectively build and lead successful organizations. “It is an amazing honor to be considered for the Smart 50 Awards,” Michael said. “I appreciate being listed amongst the 50 other smart, savvy executives and their companies.” It was over thirty yearsNovember 20, 2020
The Mirren Executive Leadership Summit on Inclusion and Diversity was a great platform to share and learn about topics we are all dealing with in business and in society as a whole. The great irony with the ad industry is that we are focused as a business on a diverse world of consumers from all walks of life, and yetNovember 13, 2020
Meet Derrik Whiten! As Brunner’s in-house emcee, master of changing out the kegs, and Fantasy Football extraordinaire, he has a lot on his plate. But his real passion project is his content network, Thoughts From The Bench. If you’re looking for a laugh or for someone to juggle EXACTLY three things, Derrik is your guy.November 3, 2020
Meet Julia Devine! When Julia’s not on the job as a Media Planner/Buyer, she’s writing and playing music. She even recorded a pop album a few years back. Go look up “Jaye Devine” on your favorite music streaming service—you won’t be disappointed! Q: What were some of your high school hobbies? A: I took voiceOctober 20, 2020
There’s no doubt digital experiences have been groundbreaking this year—even amidst a global pandemic. Instead of the usual COVID-19 statement, let’s take a look at what we’ve learned and where we are now. So, when it comes to an effective email strategy you’ll be able to make practical moves to improve results. Three key influentialOctober 16, 2020
Agency accelerates new business growth in the Atlanta market Pittsburgh (October 16, 2020) – This fourth quarter, Brunner has more to celebrate than just the successful close to its 31st year. In search of deep B2B cross-channel expertise, global tankless water heater leader, Rinnai America Corporation, has entrusted Brunner to serve as its trade advertisingOctober 15, 2020
Speed versus depth of insight is a fundamental trade-off marketing strategists often face when working with analyst teammates. Both sides contribute to this reality. Strategists often ask nuanced or difficult questions (what is the ROI of a sports sponsorship?), and analysts or data scientists, reacting to a wide variety of these questions, tend to approachOctober 12, 2020
Meet Ken Johns! Ken is an agency veteran, with 25 years of service under his belt at Brunner. When he’s not on the job as our SVP, Client Experience & Planning, he’s spending time with his family, playing his regular weekly game of basketball, or golfing with his son. Q: What were some of yourOctober 8, 2020
Meet Jonathan Banks! JB has always had a passion for consuming and creating inspirational art; in fact, he originally moved to Atlanta to break into the music industry! We’re glad he found his way to Brunner, where he’s worked as a copywriter/content creator for three years. Q: What were some of your high school hobbies?October 6, 2020
Digital marketing transformation continues to be a hot topic, and its acceleration has continued to increase exponentially. Businesses are implementing systems to better market to their customers; enable sales to understand, prioritize and react to leads that fuel opportunity; to manage the lifecycle of customer engagement; and at the end of the day, to hopefullyOctober 5, 2020
For over 12 years, I helped sales teams from the strongest challenger brands to the world’s most recognizable brand names sell their products to retailers of all sizes. After sitting through hundreds of B2B sales presentations, the number one piece of advice that I can offer is that it is never about your brand. FarOctober 1, 2020
Our Diversity Recruitment and Adopt a Station campaigns for Atlanta Fire Rescue foundation have now been recognized at all levels of creative excellence – from local to national to global. We’re thrilled to announce gold and silver winners in this year’s Graphis Advertising Annual. This competition originated in Switzerland 50 years ago and showcases workSeptember 30, 2020
Meet D’Metrius Agurs! Pittsburgh native, big brother to four siblings, former movie theater usher and six-year Journeys veteran, Agurs is Brunner’s Junior Application Developer and Fantasy Football expert. Q: What were some of your high school hobbies? A: I was president of my art club, member of adventure club, I was a stage crew member &September 29, 2020
Brunner’s drive is to make a positive impact on the communities in which we live and work. One way to make this happen is to work with special organizations that do special things for people most in need. Goodwill of North Georgia is just this type of organization. Their mission is to put people toSeptember 28, 2020
We all have a COVID-19 story about toilet paper, paper towels, sanitizing wipes gone missing from retailers’ shelves. Charmin – out of stock. Bounty – out of stock. Clorox – you guessed it. Out of stock. But when we couldn’t find the Clorox wipes we were used to, the reality of the pandemic we’d just been dropped into put the dilemma swiftlySeptember 21, 2020
It’s no surprise that in today’s world, how we buy products is drastically changing. What once was normal walking up and down your local grocery store aisle to select your favorite products now seems like a strange concept. The new norm is sitting patiently in your car, parked in the curbside pickup spot, as a retail worker loads your trunk with your new groceries that someone else hand-picked for you. If how weSeptember 10, 2020
Brands navigating social media controversy is nothing new. However, the groundswell of cultural and social change in 2020 has underlined the debate for any brand manager – “should I respond?” “How can my brand’s marketing remain creative without igniting a social media crisis?” While a complex topic, there are three simple points to think aboutSeptember 10, 2020
As brands continue to face several challenges this year, including the unknowns surrounding the pandemic and the election, many marketers and categories also face the added challenge of operating under tighter budgets. For those struggling, the initial reaction may be to reduce or cut advertising for the remainder of 2020, but doing so could drastically impact a brand’s success in the long term. An article from ClickZ reports slowing advertising effortsSeptember 10, 2020
From studying engineering to consulting with Fortune 500 companies, Eric Perz revealed some interesting things about his career path and his personal life, as Brunner recently promoted him to VP, Data Science. Q: How did you enter the ‘data science world’? A: After completing a master’s in engineering, I was drawn to the world ofAugust 19, 2020
Sit perfectly still for sixty-five seconds with your eyes open. You blinked. Let’s try it again. And keep those eyes open, please. Named after the inventor, Louis-Jacque-Mandé Daguerre introduced the first commercial photographic process to the world in 1839. With exposures initially ranging from three to fifteen minutes, the technique created highly detailed images onAugust 13, 2020
Born in Chicago, Illinois, Candace Keudel-Schaffer lived in many places before residing in Atlanta, Georgia. She is a sports guru, cake-decorating wizard, mom, and now with almost four years at the agency, Senior Account Manager. Q: What were some of your high school hobbies? A: I took drama as a subject, as well as design. I wasAugust 13, 2020
Meet Ryan Bopp! Pittsburgh native, Bopp attended University of Pittsburgh working as a cook, barge repairer, deck builder, landscaper and inventory auditor before his almost five years at Brunner. His talents include: being the middle child, never purchasing a college textbook, living in water (including the pool of our People & Culture Manager, Brian), performingAugust 12, 2020
Meet Shelley Hershberger! With five years of service at Brunner, Hershberger is the Finance Operations Manager. She has diverse work experiences ranging from teenage McDonald’s years to WTAE. From Greensburg, Pennsylvania, Hershberger attended college at Seton Hill University and Saint Vincent College. Q: What were some of your high school hobbies? A: Home economics club,August 12, 2020
Social listening is widely accepted in the world of business as a way for companies to connect with their target audience and find out what that audience thinks about a given product, campaign or initiative. It’s a process of watching hashtags, keywords and digital engagement to identify trending topics and monitor brand sentiment, and roughlyJuly 29, 2020
Originally published in MediaPost. By Dan Magdich, Jeff Shill Tell us if this ol’ COVID kick in the teeth sounds familiar? Add about seven video chats to your daily onslaught of emails, panicked texts and skull-drubbing conference calls. Welcome to the abnormally new normal. COVID’s impact has affected almost everything — with one exception. SinceJuly 20, 2020
When marketers analyze free-form text for insight, such as reviews or social media posts, they often see the same sequence of approaches, which become increasingly sophisticated along the way: Descriptive statistics like word count, sometimes represented in word clouds, or frequency of keywords over time Sentiment analysis: tracking the mix of positive, negative, and neutralJuly 20, 2020
Earlier this summer Brunner welcomed Dave Stoken as Director, IT, to augment our internal infrastructure team. Driving Helpdesk/IT strategies and implementations, developing team/discipline specific technology needs, security implementation, employee related computers, software and systems, Dave will play a key role in our continued investments in cutting-edge technology and digital experiences. Dave is a Pennsylvania native,July 2, 2020
A scene from “The Lumberyard,” part of the Woodland’s Most Wanted campaign for client YellaWood® pressure treated pine Clients Get the Recognition They Deserve: Five National ADDYs at 2020 Virtual Ceremony Secret agent beavers conquered yet another expedition, snatching more than YellaWood® brand pressure treated pine at the national ADDYs. Through teamwork and collaboration,June 24, 2020
Brunner and the recently retired President of GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), Colin Mackenzie, have created a special partnership to help brands in the Consumer Packaged Goods and OTC worlds solve digital acceleration issues related to marketing and brand engagement. The partnership with our former client combines Brunner’s expertise in digital performance marketing and digital transformation with Mackenzie’sJune 19, 2020
Originally published in MediaPost. Forget digital transformation…right now it’s all about digital acceleration! We’ve all learned tough lessons over the past two months – most oriented towards our health and well-being – and the health of our businesses, too. At the core of those learnings is the impact a firm’s digital competency has on virtuallyJune 17, 2020
As the US begins to re-open state by state, restaurants will look, feel, and operate differently than they did prior to the COVID-19 outbreak, with many of the changes and trends we’ve seen likely becoming permanent. Restaurants will now have the added responsibility of making their guests feel safe, beyond more visible cleaning procedures, personalJune 3, 2020
Originally published in MediaPost. Throughout history, there have always been big dogs and underdogs, champions and challengers. For every Goliath, there has been a David (or a Dana). For every established mega-brand, there has been a startup. With a global pandemic like none the world has seen since 1918, traditional designations for brands and businessesJune 3, 2020
Originally published in MediaPost. When marketers talk about artificial intelligence (AI), they’re talking about art — the art of crafting insight-driven content. That’s what AI is, right? A perfect algorithm that builds meaningful connections with audiences, improves brand equity, and curates a wealth of potential leads. But to truly take advantage of AI, we mustMay 29, 2020
Virtual award shows are as exciting as in-person galas when celebrating the hard work of fellow creative professionals. That’s exactly the attitude Brunner embraced during this year’s online AAF Pittsburgh ADDYs during which the agency was recognized with 15 awards—besting all of the competition. For work completed with clients City of Asylum and Lehigh ValleyMay 29, 2020
A one-stop-shop for new music and interesting dance trends, TikTok has thrived during the coronavirus pandemic. Available in over 150 markets worldwide, TikTok was downloaded over 2 million times, between March 16th and 22nd according to Music Business WorldWide, an increase over the previous week’s 1.7 million. According to eMarketer, there has been a 55%May 18, 2020
The influencer marketing industry has been severely impacted by the global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Business closures, travel restrictions, event cancellations, and even social distancing have created challenges for influencers as brands tighten budgets or cancel collaborations for the foreseeable future. Though their feeds may not look all that different, without consistent brand partnershipsMay 14, 2020
In-person entertainment is largely at a halt right now, opening the door even wider for online entertainment. Streaming, once a niche market, has boomed over the past few years as a way for viewers to watch people play popular video games, quickly becoming one of the most popular forms of entertainment. These days, live streamingMay 11, 2020
Where we are: Well into quarantines across the country, there’s been a great many articles, webinars and conversations covering everything from what Coronavirus (COVID-19) is, to the impacts it may have on our health, companies, communities and industries. It’s clear we’re in the midst of a crisis. And while this may be uncharted territory forMay 9, 2020
On March 25th, 2020 Brunner co-hosted a webinar with Forrester’s Jay Pattisall, a Forrester analyst, discussing the “Blended Agency Model” which is designed to help agencies effectively adopt collaboration trends that can break silos. In this informational session, Jay Pattisall talked about the importance of collaboration and how it can be effective at building lastingMay 8, 2020
The past few weeks have not left anyone or any business unscathed. While spending within the building supplies category is one of the few to increase, the trade industry is undergoing a shift as contractors figure out how to navigate a contactless world. We looked at several key trades (roofing, HVAC and plumbing) to understandMay 8, 2020
According to GlobalWebIndex, nearly half of consumers have been stocking up on food/drink (45%) and household supplies (43%). Whether it’s toilet paper, disinfecting wipes or yeast (everyone is apparently baking up a storm), it’s clear that people are trying to control what they can while living within the confines of the COVID-19 quarantine. While hoardingMay 7, 2020
If you’ve never visited our Pittsburgh office, you’ve missed a lovely view of Mt. Washington rising over the confluence of our three rivers. Over the last couple months, we’ve missed that view, too. (And we’ve really missed each other…even though we’re much more punctual at virtual meetings every day.) As we look forward to returningMay 7, 2020
With people around the world trying to navigate their new normal, Pinterest has emerged as a main resource. According to Pinterest, searches are up 55% vs. the same time last year. So how is Pinterest being leveraged during these times, given how time spent on the platform and active users are increasing daily? What areMay 5, 2020
Nurses are caretakers. Nurturers. Lifesavers. Essential. Seems to us, if ever there was a time to recognize nurses for their selflessness and courage, it’s now. As the country continues to grapple with Coronavirus, medical professionals – including nurses and other essential workers – have stepped in and stepped up. And this National Nurses Day, today,May 1, 2020
While the event may have looked a little different this year, the excitement was still every bit as strong at The Drum Marketing Awards USA virtual awards. Brunner was nominated for three awards. Best Long-Term Strategy: The Home Depot Rental 2019 Regional Campaign Strategy Best Brand Content Strategy: The Home Depot Rental 2019 Content MarketingApril 24, 2020
In Chinese, the word “crisis” is created by the combination of two words, “dangerous” and “opportunity”. This perfectly sums up the two sides companies, brands and individuals are facing today when coping with the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. Getting the right balance between these two things is important. During any crisis scenario it’s easy to focusApril 24, 2020
Many articles have commented on the acquisition of creative talent by consultancies to compete with ad agencies. In hindsight, this was a predictable progression as advertisers shifted more budget into data-intensive digital media and at the same time increased expectations for financial accountability. Reading between the lines, it’s easy to extrapolate the trend to the