Generated by All in One SEO v4.8.8, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Media Link Inc. Advertising Quad Cities ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://medialinkinc.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [How to Build a Bold Visual Identity with Branding](https://medialinkinc.com/branding-bold-visual-identity/) - Discover how to build a bold, memorable visual identity for your brand. From choosing the right colors and fonts to creating cohesive graphics, stand out with quality branding! - [Know Your ‘Why’](https://medialinkinc.com/know-your-why/) - Why are you in business? Why are you pursuing this dream? What are your reasons for being in business, and how are you implementing these reasons into your company’s image? If you can’t answer these questions earnestly, then consider taking a step back and reevaluating your business strategy, because you missed a crucial step along - [Advertising In A Recession](https://medialinkinc.com/advertising-in-a-recession/) - If you’ve been in business for a while, you know how tough things can get in a recession. Though we’re still in the early stages of this economic downturn, it’s best to be prepared for the worst. What does preparing for the worst entail? For some, it’s cutting costs wherever you can. For others, it’s - [Media Link Welcomes Maggie!](https://medialinkinc.com/media-link-welcomes-maggie/) - We are thrilled to introduce the newest member of the Media Link team—Maggie Stahl! A proud Quad Cities local, Maggie earned her Bachelor's degree in Art from St. Ambrose University before following her passion for marketing and graphic design. Her creativity and leadership skills quickly propelled her into managing her own team of designers. Now, - [What Our Clients Say Matter](https://medialinkinc.com/what-our-clients-say-matter/) - "Advertising costs change by the minute and Media Link was there to ensure we received not only the highest reach for our money, but also the highest engagement and quality of traffic,” said Suzi Pritchard, Former Marketing Director of Western Illinois University. “Advice and access to insights did not cost anything extra. Natalie and her - [Newsletter Marketing](https://medialinkinc.com/newsletter-marketing/) - In a world of ever-changing social media marketing, SEO, and AI, email newsletters almost seem quaint. They’re of a simpler tech era. Do newsletters still have a place in a modern marketing toolkit? Of course! Why Newsletters Are Still Relevant As Forbes reports, “Newsletters are imperative in taking your brand marketing to the next level.” - [2020 Marketing Predictions](https://medialinkinc.com/2020-marketing-predictions/) - There are plenty of 2020 predictions for the marketing industry, so we took a moment to weed through industry insiders’ comments. Here are our top 3 picks: Digital Marketer Digital Marketer provides 17 predictions from 17 industry experts. Videos will remain crucial for any campaign, and businesses will focus more on LinkedIn and IGTV. “Woke - [Disney-Fox Merger](https://medialinkinc.com/disney-fox-merger/) - In a move that has sent shockwaves through Hollywood, 21st Century Fox and the Walt Disney Co. have announced a powerhouse merger worth over $52 billion in just stock value with a total value of $66 billion. Disney’s acquisition of Fox lands it access to Fox’s large network of TV and streaming assets, as well - [Diversity & Inclusion in Advertising](https://medialinkinc.com/diversity-inclusion-in-advertising/) - Diversity has been a regular topic at the Oscars, especially since there were only Caucasian acting nominees in both 2015 and 2016 – the first time since 1997. The 2018 Oscars additionally focused on the issue of gender equality and inclusion after Hollywood was hit hard by the #MeToo movement. Long story short: diversity and - [Home Offices – The New Normal](https://medialinkinc.com/home-offices/) - There has been a lot of talk about Home Offices as a temporary solution to social distancing, but many businesses, including Media Link, have already successfully employed this strategy for years. Our Sr. Marketing Consultant, Adrian, has been living on the West Coast for over two years now, “Setting up a webinar to have a - [How Marketing Has Changed Since Y2K](https://medialinkinc.com/marketing-since-y2k/) - Media Link celebrated its 23rd anniversary! To put our years of experience in perspective, do you remember what marketing was like in 2001? - [The Future of AI and Marketing](https://medialinkinc.com/243387-2/) - Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the latest tech trend, following crypto and NFTs in recent years. The promise of generative AI in the business world is that tasks previously needed to be done by trained professionals can now be done with a prompt and a click of a button. Need a new logo for your startup - [The Ultimate Guide to Non-Profit Advertising: Benefits and Overcoming Challenges](https://medialinkinc.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-non-profit-advertising-benefits-and-overcoming-challenges/) - What is Non-Profit Advertising? Non-profit advertising, also known as charity advertising, allows non-profits to promote their services and fundraisers. Though it serves as a useful tool for organizations seeking social change, it comes with its own unique set of benefits and challenges. Benefits of Non-Profit Advertising: Non-profit advertising amplifies the mission of the organization by - [Giving Thanks as an Agency](https://medialinkinc.com/giving-thanks-as-an-agency/) - Thanksgiving may be a uniquely American holiday, yet gratitude is a powerful universal emotion. As we prepare for time off to spend time with friends and family on Thanksgiving, we’d also like to give thanks as a company for all our blessings. While it may seem like giving thanks is a selfless act, as Forbes - [Farewell, Hashtags: Bringing a Human Touch to LinkedIn Engagement](https://medialinkinc.com/farewell-hashtags/) - Farewell, Hashtags: Bringing a Human Touch to LinkedIn Engagement LinkedIn is now phasing out Hashtags and the recent updates are beginning to impact businesses and how they approach drafting posts and articles. LinkedIn did away with its “Creator Mode,” in February 2024. This tool was used to find up to five relevant hashtags in the About section of your profile. Then, in LinkedIn’s March - [The Power of Story in Marketing Campaigns](https://medialinkinc.com/the-power-of-story-in-marketing-campaigns/) - Storytelling in marketing may go back to the earliest days of commerce. There was probably a spear maker in the prehistoric era who could move stacks of spears by regaling audiences with tales of how his spears were used to take down the biggest mastodons and fiercest saber-toothed tigers in all the land. The trend - [News Tips in Marketing](https://medialinkinc.com/news-tips-in-marketing/) - When a company has positive news, it’s important to share that news with its customer or client base. There are more options for sharing news than ever, and it’s crucial to know your brand, and to know the most effective way to disseminate news for that brand. The news release is the time-tested method of - [Welcome Grey!](https://medialinkinc.com/welcome-grey/) - Media Link is thrilled to announce our newest Marketing Specialist, Grey Allison. Grey's an internationally published artist and writer with a B.F.A. from SCAD. - [We’re hiring a Part-Time Marketing Specialist!](https://medialinkinc.com/were-hiring-a-part-time-marketing-specialist/) - Apply Today! Media Link Inc. is a strategic marketing solutions firm providing its customers with a creative, yet tactical approach to their individual marketing needs. We’ve been a part of the Quad Cities community for over 20 years, and we’re looking for a smart and talented person to join our team on a part-time basis, - [Welcome, Lila!](https://medialinkinc.com/welcome-lila/) - Media Link is thrilled to announce our newest Marketing Specialist, Lila Siering. Welcome to the team, Lila! Lila is a graduate of Knox College where she majored in creative writing, double minored in studio art and philosophy, and recently received her B.A. in June of 2023. Writing has been Lila’s passion for as long as - [Welcome, Megan!](https://medialinkinc.com/welcome-megan/) - We are so happy to announce a new member of our Media Link Team! Please join us in welcoming Megan Cox! After moving back to the Quad Cities with a Bachelor's in Marketing from the University of Iowa, Megan transitioned to a managerial role from Sephora to Enterprise Rent-A-Car, further enriching her professional experience. Recognizing - [Meet Josh, Media Link Copywriter](https://medialinkinc.com/243381-2/) - Josh Boelter is a Senior Copywriter for Media Link. He writes a combination of blogs, social media copy, as well as narratives and audio scripts for our sister company QC PastPort. Josh has been a professional writer in a variety of roles for many years, from technical writing in Silicon Valley, to marketing and speechwriting - [Extra, Extra, Read All About It: How Can News Releases Benefit Your Business?](https://medialinkinc.com/extra-extra-read-all-about-it-how-can-news-releases-benefit-your-business/) - In today’s fast-paced and constantly-changing business environment, small businesses need to find ways to stay relevant and visible to their target audience. News releases are one of the most effective ways of using local media to accomplish this feat. A news release (also known as a press release) is a written communication used to announce - [The Importance of Online Presence Management'](https://medialinkinc.com/the-importance-of-online-presence-management/) - In today's digital age, having a strong online presence is paramount to your business' survival and success. A strong footprint online adds legitimacy to your business and allows current and potential customers and clients to find you when they need you. It is crucial to connect with customers on their level to stay relevant, gain - [My Path Through Media Link: Peri’s Reflection on her Position with Media Link](https://medialinkinc.com/my-path-through-media-link-peris-reflection-on-her-position-with-media-link/) - When I first started as an Intern at Media Link, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. Coming from an English background, I had no experience in marketing or advertising before joining the Media Link team. Prior to Media Link, I was seeking internships with publishers and literary magazines. I reached out to Natalie upon - [The Importance of SEO (Search Engine Optimization)](https://medialinkinc.com/the-importance-of-seo-search-engine-optimization/) - As Forbes reports, SEO is a small business necessity. Many small businesses see SEO as an optional expense. That’s a costly business mistake, but it’s an understandable mistake. If your business is making the best cupcakes in your neighborhood, you may believe you can rely on the quality of your red velvet sponge, but if - [Super Bowl](https://medialinkinc.com/super-bowl/) - The average cost of a thirty second Super Bowl commercial is around $4.5 million, calculating out to an average of $150,000 per second. According to How Stuff Works, in 2011 that same commercial cost $3 million dollars. That actually breaks down to $37.00 per viewer. This doesn't take into account the internet and news shows - [Searching for Meaning - Corporate Social Responsibility](https://medialinkinc.com/searching-for-meaning-corporate-social-responsibility/) - The times of "being in it for the money" are over. People are now looking for more than high salaries - people are looking for meaning in what they do. The term describing this movement is corporate social responsibility, often referred to as CSR. Many large corporations such as Wal-Mart and Walt Disney have implemented - [The Unreachable Generation](https://medialinkinc.com/the-unreachable-generation/) - You might think segmenting and defining your target audience is the most difficult step necessary to implement a successful marketing campaign, but this has changed tremendously when it comes to marketing to a younger audience. Nowadays, figuring out how to effectively reach younger generations is the new main challenge most of us face. The reason - [Branding and Communications](https://medialinkinc.com/branding-and-communications/) - Marketing defines who you are and how you present yourself to potential customers. One of the most important elements of a successful marketing strategy is branding. Branding is the long-term process of creating an experience tied to your company and consumption of products. This experience differs from person to person. It is therefore essential to - [Why Customer Reviews Matter To Us](https://medialinkinc.com/why-customer-reviews-matter-to-us/) - No matter your business, your work is going to be reviewed. For some jobs, that may mean internal reviews from peers and bosses. For small businesses, it’s from our customers. Before he retired last year, Media Link provided marketing services to Dr. Kevin Smith, DPM, a local podiatrist. We were proud to work with Dr. - [A Look at Running a Small Business in 2023 with Media Link President, Natalie Linville-Mass](https://medialinkinc.com/a-look-at-running-a-small-business-in-2023-with-media-link-president-natalie-linville-mass/) - It’s been a volatile few years, between a global pandemic, inflation, supply chain issues, and cyber-attacks. It would be a huge understatement to say the past few years have been challenging for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized businesses. We look back at the challenges of the last few years and look forward to what lies - [What to Consider in a Marketing Budget in 2023](https://medialinkinc.com/what-to-consider-in-a-marketing-budget-in-2023/) - It’s fair to say most businesses have been through the ringer the past couple of years. We’ve gone through a global pandemic, have supply chain issues, and experienced incredible changes to the workforce. When times are uncertain, it’s natural for businesses to look for areas where they can cut costs, and marketing is often one - [The Next Generation of Media Link!](https://medialinkinc.com/the-next-generation-of-media-link/) - As a company with 20 years under the belt, Media Link has gone through many reincarnations, developments, and updates. President, Natalie Linville-Mass, knows the importance of staying up-to-date and flexible in the competitive world of advertising; the need to make changes are constant and necessary to move forward. Our most recent developments began all the - [What I have learned in my Media Link internship so far, by Peri Berg](https://medialinkinc.com/what-i-have-learned-in-my-media-link-internship-so-far-by-peri-berg/) - When I first started my internship at Media Link, I wasn’t sure what to expect. It has been my first step into the professional world, and I was a little uncertain at first. Now that I have been working with Natalie and the team over the last few months, I feel that I have gained - [Nini's Internship](https://medialinkinc.com/ninis-internship/) - Before becoming a part of the Media Link team, I had no prior experience in media or advertising. After completing my 10-week internship, I can proudly say I gained a lot of knowledge. Not only did I learn a lot of technical skills like analyzing a business’ online presence through Google Analytics, but I also - [What’s New in OTT and Streaming?](https://medialinkinc.com/whats-new-in-ott-and-streaming/) - It’s no secret that Netflix has had its share of financial woes in recent months. They were the first and biggest streamer to hit the market, and were dominant for many years. Yet, as other streamers such as Hulu, HBO Max, and Disney+ have come to market, Netflix has been losing subscribers. One of the - [The Evolution of Media Link - Celebrating 20 Years Part I](https://medialinkinc.com/the-evolution-of-media-link-celebrating-20-years-part-i/) - Twenty years ago, PalmPilot in hand, I was bringing Gendron Advertising to life in the Union Arcade building in downtown Davenport. - [The Evolution of Media Link - Celebrating 20 Years Part II](https://medialinkinc.com/the-evolution-of-media-link-celebrating-20-years-part-ii/) - Twenty years ago on October 24th, 2001, Gendron Advertising was brought to life. What started off as a business tied into the last name, shortly became a business with a concept as the name. In May of 2006, Gendron Advertising became Media Link Inc. - [Intern Spotlight: Joshua Richardson](https://medialinkinc.com/intern-spotlight-joshua-richardson-2/) - Since my first day at Media Link, I only had my background in Sociology to add to the team. I was not familiar with marketing; I knew what it looked like, a few tricks that would work for influencers, but I knew nothing about how to make it as a business. I honestly did not - [Happy 20th Anniversary, Media Link](https://medialinkinc.com/happy-20th-anniversary-media-link/) - Time flies! It is hard to believe it’s been 20 years since Natalie Linville-Mass founded Media Link. She began the agency because she believed there was a need for a different way of serving clients. Linville-Mass wanted to rethink the relationship between agency and client, to give the client more information about how their needs - [Careers in Digital Media for the Leaders of the Future](https://medialinkinc.com/careers-in-digital-media-for-the-leaders-of-the-future/) - As Whitney Houston once sang, “I believe the children are our future, teach them well and let them lead the way.” Whitney released that song 36 years ago, and many of the children she was singing about then now have their own children who are the future. That’s how life goes, always changing, and the - [Welcome Nini!](https://medialinkinc.com/welcome-nini/) - The Media Link Team is excited to announce a new Marketing Assistant! Nini Nguyen, welcome on board! Nini Nguyen is a rising sophomore at the University of Chicago. She plans to major in Global Studies and Public Policy. She plans to go to law school after finishing her undergraduate education. While Nini has worked in - [Mammoths vs Boutiques, Which is Right for You?](https://medialinkinc.com/mammoths-vs-boutiques-which-is-right-for-you/) - We are a boutique agency. It is the business we know and love. Certainly, there are advantages to big agencies for certain clients. If you own, say, Ford Motor Company, you have a lot more marketing and advertising needs than an in-house team and boutique agency can handle. A huge client like Ford needs a - [We're hiring! Part-Time Office Manager](https://medialinkinc.com/jobs/) - Media Link Inc. is a full-service strategic communications and advertising agency located in Rock Island, Illinois. Our 20-year company collaborates with our clients in developing and executing their marketing. We help companies with everything from social media posts to blogs, to websites, to menus/brochures to focus groups to digital and traditional ad campaigns and all - [Your Personal Brand and Your Business Brand](https://medialinkinc.com/your-personal-brand-and-your-business-brand/) - When we think of Branding, we usually thinking of Brands in Business. However, it’s just as important to think about your personal brand and how it may be tied to your business’ brand. The concept of intermingling the personal brand with the business brand goes back years, decades, even centuries. Even in an age of - [To blog or not to blog?](https://medialinkinc.com/to-blog-or-not-to-blog/) - With apologies to Hamlet: To blog, or not to blog, that is the question: Whether ’tis nobler for the business to publish The musings and insights of one’s expertise Or to put one’s marketing efforts into a sea of hashtags On social media, and let the blog slip idly by unwritten. The decision to blog - [Always Adapt and Grow](https://medialinkinc.com/always-adapt-and-grow/) - If you are of a certain age, you may remember the phrase “World Wide Web.” The phrase was ubiquitous in the late 1990s and early 2000s. The World Wide Web still exists and most of us use it nearly every day. However, at some point, it got shortened to “The Web” or “The Internet” in - [Curiosity is Key](https://medialinkinc.com/curiosity-is-key/) - One of the most wonderful things about working in marketing and advertising is the opportunity to continually learn new things as you get to know your clients and their businesses. At Media Link, we find it helps to be genuinely curious, whether it’s a business that’s completely new to you or a type of business - [Welcome Lauren!!](https://medialinkinc.com/welcome-lauren/) - Media Link is thrilled to announce we have a new Marketing Coordinator. Welcome to the team, Lauren! Lauren Alexis Wood is a graduate of the University of Iowa and Southern New Hampshire University. She comes to Media Link with an eclectic background spanning multiple industries. Having worked in healthcare, education and media sales, she brings - [Welcome Josh!](https://medialinkinc.com/welcome-josh/) - The Media Link Team is thrilled to announce we have a new Content Specialist! Josh Boelter, welcome to our team! Josh Boelter is a writer, researcher, and producer with experience in a variety of industries. Josh’s career has taken him from marketing communications at a Silicon Valley startup, to writing a weekly newspaper column, to - [Part-Time Office Manager — Apply Today](https://medialinkinc.com/part-time-office-manager-apply-today/) - Media Link Inc. is a full-service strategic communications and advertising agency located in Rock Island, Illinois. Our 20-year company collaborates with our clients in developing and executing their marketing. We help companies with everything from social media posts to blogs, to websites, to menus/brochures to focus groups to digital and traditional ad campaigns and - [Part-Time Content Specialist - Apply Today](https://medialinkinc.com/apply-today-2/) - The selected candidate will work in the capacity of Marketing Coordinator for Media Link and in the capacity of Marketing Consultant for Media Link Software®. - [Marketing Coordinator/ Marketing Consultant Position - Apply Today](https://medialinkinc.com/apply-today/) - The selected candidate will work in the capacity of Marketing Coordinator for Media Link and in the capacity of Marketing Consultant for Media Link Software®. - [Welcome Grace!!](https://medialinkinc.com/welcome-grace/) - The Media Link Team is thrilled to announce we have officially found our Marketing Coordinator! Grace Bradley-Leon, welcome to our team! - [Grab your PastPort -- It's Time to Travel Back in Time](https://medialinkinc.com/qc-pastport/) - Learn about the Quad Cities history with QC PastPort, an innovative way to take a walk through the past and discover fascinating and forgotten historic sites. - [Job Opportunity: Marketing Coordinator Position (Part-time)](https://medialinkinc.com/marketing-coordinator-opportunity/) - The Marketing Coordinator position coordinates established Media Link clients’ advertising efforts, maintains proper office workflows, and contributes to digital campaign management. - [The Evolution of Media Link – Part I](https://medialinkinc.com/the-evolution-of-media-link-part-i/) - Twenty years ago, PalmPilot in hand, I was bringing Gendron Advertising to life in the Union Arcade building downtown Davenport. It was a month after 9/11. - [Open Marketing Coordinator/ Marketing Consultant Position](https://medialinkinc.com/jobopportunity/) - The selected candidate will work in the capacity of Marketing Coordinator for Media Link, Inc. 60% of the time, and in the capacity of Marketing Consultant for Media Link Software® 40% of the time. - [How Much Should I Spend on Marketing?](https://medialinkinc.com/how-much-should-i-spend-on-marketing/) - A fundamental question asked by every business owner is “How much should I be spending on marketing and advertising?” The answer is of course: It Depends. - [Seeking Part Time Copy Writer](https://medialinkinc.com/seeking-part-time-copy-writer/) - Media Link Inc. is full-service strategic communication and advertising agency located in Rock Island, Illinois. Our 20-year-old company collaborates with our clients in developing and executing their marketing. We help companies with everything from social media posts, to blogs, to websites, to menus/brochures to focus groups to digital and traditional ad campaigns and all - [Intern Spotlight: Joshua Richardson](https://medialinkinc.com/intern-spotlight-joshua-richardson/) - Josh is a student at Augustana College and has been working with us for the past year! His blog talks about his experience working with us throughout the pandemic and gives some advice to other Marketing Interns. - [2021 Digital Marketing Predictions](https://medialinkinc.com/2021-digital-marketing-predictions/) - 2020 has provided a variety of new digital marketing options like the Spotify, Pandora and Hulu self-serve platforms finally making digital radio and OTT accessible for small and middle-sized businesses. Let’s have a look at a couple of 2021 digital marketing predictions. - [What is Reach?](https://medialinkinc.com/what-is-reach/) - Reach represents the group of people who have been, or are projected to be, exposed to an advertising campaign. It may be expressed as a raw number (ex: 176,000 people) or as a percentage (ex: 40% reach). - [Remote is not Regression: Leading in a Remote Environment](https://medialinkinc.com/leading-in-a-remote-environment/) - Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, many are forced to work at home, which is a dramatic change. This concept of Remote Work or Working Remotely may feel like a regression in what you or your organization have accomplished. This is only true if you allow it. - [Media Link Software®, Made in Rock Island, Illinois](https://medialinkinc.com/media-link-software-made-in-rock-island-illinois/) - We market this product nationally to other advertising agencies and corporate media buyers which over time has made us a consultant to other marketing professionals. - [Marketing in Times of COVID-19](https://medialinkinc.com/marketing-in-times-of-covid-19/) - Organizations like the American Marketing Association and the ANA provide a range of useful articles on navigating your marketing efforts around COVID-19. Here are three of our favorites: The New Reality: A Guide to Marketing in a Post-COVID-19 World This guide can be downloaded and shared as a pdf. It focuses on new consumer - [Congratulations Adrian!!](https://medialinkinc.com/congratulations-adrian/) - We are proud to announce our own, Adrian Vander Wille, has received his second master’s degree from the University of Oregon this past month. This second Master’s degree is in Sustainable Business Practices . So, what is an MBA in Sustainable Business Practices you ask?? We are excited to have Adrian help fill us in - [Digital Radio Advertising](https://medialinkinc.com/digital-radio-advertising/) - Demand for digital radio services has been growing for years and many advertisers discovered this medium as a valid alternative to terrestrial radio campaigns. The big players in the market are Apple Music, iHeart Media, Pandora, and Spotify. You can directly negotiate a schedule with respective advertising representatives. However, there are now two self-serve platforms - [Promoting Your Business During COVID-19](https://medialinkinc.com/promoting-your-business-during-covid-19/) - This webinar equips small business owners with the tools to sustain their marketing efforts during COVID-19 and any other disruptive times. - [The Best a Man Can Get](https://medialinkinc.com/the-best-a-man-can-get/) - Generation Z is the most diverse and egalitarian group of Americans we have ever seen. Many established marketing strategies will have to be adjusted accordingly. Companies need to decide whether they take a stand on social and environmental issues, because this generation has lost trust in the political process and is therefore eager to vote - [Internships for GenZ](https://medialinkinc.com/internships-for-genz/) - Millennials have outnumbered the Baby Boomer generation, and GenZ is entering the labor force. It is time to not only read about GenZ’s habits, but to get to know them personally via internships. According to the Washington Post, “[GenZ is] known to value compromise […], a byproduct of their diversity and comfort with working with - [Net(-)working](https://medialinkinc.com/net-working/) - We all know it’s crucial to foster relationships in and out of the office. Reach out and make connections with people in different fields, so you can take advantage of anything that comes up. But don’t forget the digital realm. Dig up old LinkedIn posts and polish them up before reposting them to be more - [Introduction to Photography Marketing](https://medialinkinc.com/introduction-to-photography-marketing/) - There are endless steps you can take to improve your career in photography marketing. The first step you should consider is figuring out what kind of photography you lean towards. What kind of pictures do you enjoy taking and what kind of subjects do you think you are good at capturing? There are people who - [Marketing Consultant Position](https://medialinkinc.com/marketing-consultant-position/) - Mission of this Position: To recruit and manage long term relationships with organizations in need of detailed marketing and communications support either through the services of a full-service advertising agency or through the use of Media Link’s media planning/buying software. As well as manage and maintain social media and public relations for a variety of - [The Art of Sports Marketing](https://medialinkinc.com/sports-marketing/) - Marketing for a sports team is a very different animal than marketing many more conventional products. Sports marketers still use media like radio, TV and social media to reach their target audiences, but their goals and messaging is rarely what would be considered a direct sale or ‘buy it now’ approach. Instead, their focus is - [Happy 4th Anniversary, Adrian!](https://medialinkinc.com/happy-4th-anniversary-adrian/) - Our Senior Marketing Consultant, Adrian Vander Wille, is celebrating his 4th anniversary with Media Link! Much has happened since he started, so we wanted to look back at a couple of moments: As a social person, Adrian enjoyed attending numerous networking, industry and philanthropic events across Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin. Even though he moved to - [6 Tips to Marketing Musicians](https://medialinkinc.com/6-tips-to-marketing-musicians/) - Marketing musicians and their music can be tricky because the consumer decision making process tends to be inverted when looking for new music. Traditional decision making starts with a need and ends with a specific product being chosen. In music, most fans already have a specific band in mind and will be drawn to music - [Digital Consumerism](https://medialinkinc.com/digital-consumerism/) - The Internet has played a vital role in changing the way businesses adapt to changing consumer preferences and how they retain customers. In the age of digital advertising, online shopping, and online reviews, having a strong digital presence is essential to connecting with your audience and stepping beyond creating awareness. The internet is unavoidable now - [Transparency Matters](https://medialinkinc.com/transparency-matters/) - Transparency can mean many things. A business may reveal their products’ supply chain, employees’ salaries, environmental impact reports, or the reasoning behind certain ingredients and charges. These disclosures have become crucial elements for consumer decision-making, especially when it comes to the millennial generation and younger. The following developments are thought to be responsible for this - [The Future is Now](https://medialinkinc.com/the-future-is-now/) - The World is changing quickly and organizations like the Global Environment Facility (GEF) are trying to predict and guide these changes in the most sustainable manner. The same should apply to marketers who need to be able to quickly adapt to new environments to stay competitive. One of these developments might drastically disrupt the world - [Corporate Sustainability: the new competitive advantage?](https://medialinkinc.com/corporate-sustainability-the-new-competitive-advantage/) - Scientists observe effects like natural disasters and decreasing grain yields caused by unsustainable business practices. According to Maslow, mankind’s basic physiological needs are being threatened – needs that must be satisfied before all else. Businesses actively working against these hazards can help consumers satisfy these threatened needs and, by doing so, create a competitive advantage. - [Welcome, Haley!](https://medialinkinc.com/welcome-haley/) - Haley Ruch has joined the Media Link family as a Marketing Assistant. She is currently working towards her bachelor’s degree in International Business, Marketing, Economics and French at Augustana College. Haley has been involved with numerous Augustana campus organizations: • Advertising Development Club • Greek Life • Active Minds • Entrepreneurial Center (EDGE) • Varsity - [Government Contracting – Well Worth the Effort](https://medialinkinc.com/government-contracting-well-worth-the-effort/) - Have you ever wondered why we have gained so many government certifications? There are several reasons: Government Contracting The public sector purchases goods and services, just like every other organization. In addition to making sure they get the best goods/services for the lowest price, the government is committed to supporting small disadvantaged businesses. You can - [An Intern’s Perspective (Blake)](https://medialinkinc.com/an-interns-perspective-blake/) - Before this internship, I had next to nothing in experience in the world of marketing and advertising, so I never realized how much work went into advertising for companies. When I first stepped into this internship role, it all just seemed very overwhelming between all the projects from social media to having to create proposals - [There’s A New Kid on the Block!](https://medialinkinc.com/theres-a-new-kid-on-the-block/) - We first brought Gabriel on as an intern a little over a year ago where he quickly showed a penchant for humor and writing. Starting with just a few social media posts and blogs for clients, Gabriel quickly began writing full scripts for our clients’ radio and TV commercials, managing all of our clients’ social - [The Life of a Marketer](https://medialinkinc.com/the-life-of-a-marketer/) - When people think of marketing firms they think commercials and billboards, but there is so much more beneath the surface that goes unnoticed. To put into perspective what we do as a marketing firm starts at the top with creating our proposals for clients. Our process for constructing the best plan for our customers is - [Internship Experience - Ny Ny Le](https://medialinkinc.com/internship-experience-ny-ny-le/) - Before starting this marketing internship, I did not have any specific expectation, because I did not have much experience in the marketing and advertising industry. I came in the first day with an open mind and eagerness to learn as much as possible. Looking back, I am now surprised by how much I have grown, - [Signature Stories](https://medialinkinc.com/signature-stories/) - Story telling has become an important element of branding a business and promoting products/services. These stories are often aligned with the firm’s mission and vision statements and therefore create the foundation for external, but also internal, communications. The rationale for signature stories’ effectiveness over simply stating facts is simple: it’s part of our cultural DNA. - [Community Involvement](https://medialinkinc.com/community-involvement/) - Whether you provide financial assistance, marketing or other services, your business contributes to strengthening the community where you live. So, we have a solid interest in being part of a thriving social and economic environment. Community involvement can accomplish exactly that, but there are other reasons why individuals, as well as businesses, should be actively - [Welcome to Our New Website](https://medialinkinc.com/welcome-to-our-new-website/) - Websites have become a second store front for most businesses. They provide cheap and easy access to information about your firm and its services/products and can also be an opportunity to contact you immediately either online or by phone. Just as products and services need to adjust to customers’ constantly changing preferences, so do websites. - [Internship Experience – Bri Hanes](https://medialinkinc.com/internship-experience-bri-hanes/) - If you told me I would be helping with market research for national organizations, generating proposals, or attending a network premiere event, I never would have believed you. I did not know what to expect on my first day as a marketing intern for Media Link, Inc., but I knew I wanted to do more - [Keeping Up with Digital Marketing Trends](https://medialinkinc.com/keeping-up-with-digital-marketing-trends/) - Digital media platforms are constantly evolving with the goal of meeting the demands of the consumer and keeping them engaged. A new feature may be popular at the beginning of the year, and become irrelevant a few months later. Companies are in never-ending competition to generate the next big trend in digital media. For example, - [Industry News: Oath](https://medialinkinc.com/industry-news-oath/) - “Billion+ Consumers, 20+ Brands, Unstoppable Team. #TakeTheOath. Summer 2017”, tweeted AOL’s Tim Armstrong in confirming the new umbrella company, Oath, will control Verizon’s acquisition of early internet giants Yahoo and AOL. Business Insider was the first to report the nearly $4.8 billion buy that would give Verizon control over Yahoo’s core internet businesses, namely Yahoo! - [The Media Link Internship Program](https://medialinkinc.com/the-media-link-internship-program/) - We recognize the mutual benefits of a strong and structured internship program. Interns have the opportunity to discover both an industry and a company which enables them to further narrow down their future professional path. They gain valuable insights, and by doing so, provide new perspectives to businesses. Having a diverse base of interns also - [Search Engine Optimization (SEO)](https://medialinkinc.com/search-engine-optimization-seo/) - Search Engine Optimization (SEO) focuses on making sure people who are looking for your goods and services online will find and explore your website. This primarily works though Search Engines such as Google, Bing and Yahoo. This is basically a match-making process. An individual interested in good X types in certain search terms into Google. - [Welcome Jennifer](https://medialinkinc.com/welcome-jennifer/) - We are pleased to welcome Jennifer Carter to our team! She brings over 20 years of combined marketing, sales, customer service, event planning, and management experience to Media Link, Inc. Jennifer graduated from Bellevue University in Omaha with a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management. Prior to joining Media Link, Jennifer had a successful career - [Benefits of Multi-media Campaigns](https://medialinkinc.com/benefits-of-multi-media-campaigns/) - Diversified marketing and advertising campaigns are vital to an organization’s success. The coined phrase “Don’t put all of your eggs in one basket” holds very true when marketing an organization’s business. A business should diversify marketing efforts to multiple “baskets” so that the message is seen and heard by the most desired audience. When - [Marketing ABC's for Small Businesses](https://medialinkinc.com/marketing-abcs-for-small-businesses/) - When selling a product or service, marketing is the center point of success. From well established companies to start-ups, marketing helps you find your brand identity and establish yourself in the marketplace. There are several basic marketing strategies businesses can implement instantaneously without much effort and external support. Establishing direct contact with your target audience - [Brand Architecture](https://medialinkinc.com/brand-architecture/) - An organization's brand architecture matters. It organizes the relationship between main and sub-brands and determines the perception and reputation of each product and service provided. Let's take Audi, Bugatti, Porsche and Lamborghini. There is no doubt these brands stand for high quality and luxury, but how would you feel if the Volkswagen Group, the owner - [We are celebrating our 15th Anniversary!](https://medialinkinc.com/we-are-celebrating-our-15th-anniversary/) - How time flies: Media Link is celebrating its 15th anniversary and we couldn't be happier! We would like to take a moment and reflect on how everything started: In 2001, Natalie Linville-Mass decided that she could better serve her this area by operating her own advertising agency. This was the birth of Gendron Advertising. Gendron - [Google Partner Program](https://medialinkinc.com/google-partner-program/) - Media Link, Inc. is a proud Google Partner, but what exactly does this mean? To join the Google Partners program, companies and their staff must demonstrate specific skills and capacities: - Pass Google AdWords tests and get certified - Meet AdWords minimum spend requirements - Prove agency and client revenue growth - Sustain and grow - [Catching media at the right time -- Our Tri-Layered Approach](https://medialinkinc.com/catching-media-at-the-right-time-our-tri-layered-approach/) - Here at Media Link, Inc. we take pride in the wide range of assets we offer our clients within our agency. These include, but are not limited to; communications, marketing, and public relations. This allows us to expand our services to include media outreach for our clients. Our Senior Marketing Consultant, Ronna Walker-Johnson stated, “As - [An Intern's Perspective](https://medialinkinc.com/an-interns-perspective-2/) - I was referred to Media Link’s internship program by a teammate of mine who went through the same program. Although he gave me an idea of how his experience was at Media Link, I didn't know what to expect. I have been blown away by the amount of learning and growing I have experienced with - [Networking](https://medialinkinc.com/july-2016-blog/) - Networking The internet made it possible to establish a rich net of connections all across the globe. According to the six degrees of separation, we only need a couple of people who know someone who know someone to be linked to any person on this globe. Being linked to someone doesn't mean you truly are - [The Political Window](https://medialinkinc.com/the-political-window/) - I know it feels like the general election is just around the corner, but did you know the Political Window in our area doesn’t officially start until September? With all of these political and issue orientated ads already hitting the airwaves, businesses in our area will continue to see higher than normal pricing in many - [Perspective of an International Intern](https://medialinkinc.com/perspective-of-an-international-intern/) - When I first left Austria for the Quad Cities to intern with Media Link, I did not expect to become a member of the community so quickly. From the first day on, I had the feeling that I was a full member of the Media Link family. Over the past five months, I learned more - [Meet the people behind Media Link Inc.](https://medialinkinc.com/meet-the-people-behind-media-link-inc/) - Media Link is a full-service advertising agency, but we are more than that. Media Link’s team members have their hearts in the right place to ensure client satisfaction, and our passion goes far beyond the field of marketing. Media Link takes pride in the fact that its team members are passionate about giving back to - [Customer Service in a Digital World](https://medialinkinc.com/customer-service-in-a-digital-world/) - We touched on customer service in one of our blogs a while back, and we would like to use this opportunity to share a new emerging form of customer service with you. The number of social media users is continuously increasing and at the same rate, their behavior is changing. In fact, according to Nielson, - [International Marketing](https://medialinkinc.com/international-marketing/) - With globalization, companies need to adjust their marketing strategies as new challenges emerge. One major challenge is adapting to local cultures. This is of special importance when firms operate in countries culturally distant from their home country. This post will discuss global marketing with the example of China. In China, a country with double the - [The Rate of Return](https://medialinkinc.com/the-rate-of-return/) - Marketing agencies are frequently confronted with questions regarding the rate of return (ROI) of our service. People are used to investing a set amount of funds on the stock market and receiving a clear cut ROI statement at the end of a specified period. There is either a positive (profit) or negative (loss) ROI depending - [Focus Groups](https://medialinkinc.com/focus-groups/) - Effective and efficient marketing and advertising is impossible without having detailed information about your target demographic. There are a number of ways to gain insight about people's attitudes and preferences: two of the most common approaches are surveys (a quantitative approach) and focus groups (a qualitative approach). Both have advantages and disadvantages. Surveys come in - [From Intern to Marketing Assistant](https://medialinkinc.com/from-intern-to-marketing-assistant/) - When I started at Media Link in October of 2015 I was a Junior, Marketing and Communications major, at Augustana College grateful for a chance to start my new internship. Before working at Media Link, I had not worked in the marketing field. My knowledge of marketing was based on my schooling and personal research, - [An Intern's Perspective](https://medialinkinc.com/an-interns-perspective/) - In the classic movie Good Will Hunting, Will was a kid with a genius level IQ and nothing could get by him. When discussing art on a park bench with his therapist, Michelangelo was brought up. Will would probably know everything about the artist; his artwork, political aspirations, relationship with the Pope, etc. Then his - [Newest Addition to the Team](https://medialinkinc.com/newest-addition-to-the-team/) - We proudly announce our newest addition to our Media Link team: Marketing Assistant, Adrian Wille. After years of living in Europe, the United States, and the Middle East, Adrian decided to settle her in the Quad Cities in late 2013. He is a MA graduate with an economics, business and marketing background. His strategic and - [Circulation and Readership](https://medialinkinc.com/circulation-and-readership/) - As a (soon to be) college graduate, interning at an advertising agency has been an enlightening experience. One of the bigger takeaways I've had is the different vernacular used by media buyers and those selling media. The two that really stood out to me were "readership" and "circulation". They originally seemed like they could be - [Reaching an Audience via Social Media](https://medialinkinc.com/reaching-an-audience-via-social-media/) - Establishing a connection between your brand and your target audience via social media is becoming more and more challenging due to the growing quantity of platforms and respective flood of posts and information. The goal is to create an exciting post where your target audience will want to engage and share. Determining the platform to - [Native Advertising](https://medialinkinc.com/native-advertising/) - According to Copy Blogger, approximately 50% of consumers do not know what native advertising is although 41% of brands are already using it. It's about time to shed light on this topic. Native advertising is sponsored or branded content embedded into print or online publications. In most cases, it is either a print advertorial or - [Forbes](https://medialinkinc.com/56-2/) - We wanted to see what companies have been considered the top five best marketed companies in the world. In an article in Forbes Magazine they went beyond the traditional top five, and dug deeper into five newer and more innovative players. Forbes listed Dell Computer, Sony, Harley Davidson, Virgin, and Southwest Airlines. So what makes - [Thank You](https://medialinkinc.com/53-2/) - With 2014 coming to a close, and 2015 fast approaching; all of us within our Media Link family would like to say thank you for visiting our blog. We have enjoyed sharing pieces our experience and pieces of advice with you throughout this past year. We would like round out this year with a special - [The Plan](https://medialinkinc.com/the-plan/) - As business owners; it isn't anything new to have a "plan". You plan what you will need to order next for inventory and/or supplies to create your product. You plan out your employee schedule in advance to ensure your productivity is covered. You even plan pricing, as well as sales events. The questions is; how - [Keeping up with Social Media Marketing](https://medialinkinc.com/keeping-up-with-social-media-marketing/) - One of the first things to remember is just as with any form of marketing; timing can play a big role in success. Try to share your social media posts at the best times possible. Recent studies have not confirmed exact times that are optimal for posting, but there is data gathered by the data - [Second Impressions](https://medialinkinc.com/second-impressions/) - Picture this: John has just landed his first introductory meeting with a potential client he has been prospecting for nearly six months now. This client could potentially tip the revenue scales to a significant level, as well as bring to the table a generous amount of future prospective relationships. John hands the prospect his business - [5 Deadliest Sins of Marketing](https://medialinkinc.com/5-deadliest-sins-of-marketing/) - We all want to make our mark in business, and to make sure our business gets noticed. But what makes a successful message, and what is really "too much"? One very notable publication addresses these issues; and here is our highlight of that article. INC. Magazine tells us there are 5 important "sins" that businesses - [A Viewpoint from an Intern](https://medialinkinc.com/a-viewpoint-from-an-intern/) - My experiences from working with the Media Link Software (MLS) have been those of shock and aw. The sheer complexity that coincides with the creation of such an amenity is something to marvel at. This software deserves the description of complexity meets simplicity. What may sound like an oxymoron is at the same time very - [Media Link Inc. Announces Newest Team Member!](https://medialinkinc.com/media-link-inc-announces-newest-team-member/) - As a Marketing Consultant with Media link Inc; Ronna Walker-Johnson brings over 25 years of media marketing experience. Getting hr media starts interning in a small radio market and eventually moving into both on air and sales positions simultaneously, she quickly developed a love for media marketing. Over the years, Ronna has taken on roles - [Eliminating the confusion of advertising options](https://medialinkinc.com/eliminating-the-confusion-of-advertising-options/) - These days there are so many ways to advertise. There are the more traditional routes, TV, radio, newspaper and billboards. Then there are the newer additions such as car/bus vinyl wraps and signs, digital/online and text messages. Account reps for each advertising medium come calling, touting their method as the best based on their statistics. - [Customer Service](https://medialinkinc.com/customer-service/) - One of our staff members saw a post on a friend's timeline that commented on the service of a local business. The status update remarked about how nice it was to be recognized, warmly welcomed, asked about family members who weren't on the shopping trip and then thanked for their business. The same staff member - [Why we developed our own media buying software](https://medialinkinc.com/why-we-developed-our-own-media-buying-software/) - Our ad agency began in 2001 and we have used a few different media planning software systems along the way. We found those systems to be lacking in a number of ways. We found ourselves creating work-arounds to get the results we needed to make accurate media buys. These systems were also upwards of $10,000 - [New Year's News](https://medialinkinc.com/new-years-news/) - The holidays are behind us and 2014 is already out of the gates and running. What will you do with your business to make the change you've always wanted, to hire that additional person you need or to bring your marketing efforts in line with the caliber of the rest of your business? 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[Government Certifications](https://medialinkinc.com/certifications-2/) - We have served government entities with marketing and outreach campaigns for many years. 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[Portfolio](https://medialinkinc.com/portfolio/) - We recognize creatives have their own styles and strengths, so we subcontract from a large talent bank of experienced and talented professionals. - [QC Pastport](https://medialinkinc.com/qc-pastport/) - QC PastPort keeps history alive in the Quad Cities. We offer self-guided, interactive, physical and digital tours of historical sites throughout the area. - [Our Software](https://medialinkinc.com/software/) - Media Link Inc. uses a proprietary software that enables us to provide the best rates for media spot purchasing, including television, radio, print, and online. - [About Us](https://medialinkinc.com/our-team-old/about-us/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Header” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ background_enable_color=”off” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_type=”circular” background_color_gradient_direction_radial=”top left” background_color_gradient_stops=”#a0ce67 10%|rgba(241,217,214,0.26) 29%” background_image=”https://medialinkinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/circle-orange-green.png” background_position=”top_center” background_repeat=”space” custom_padding=”||8vw||false|false” box_shadow_style=”preset3″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row make_equal=”on” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” width=”100%” overflow-x=”visible” overflow-y=”visible” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||||false|true” custom_padding_tablet=”|30px||30px|false|true” custom_padding_phone=”|20px||20px|false|true” border_radii=”off|20px|20px||” box_shadow_style=”preset3″ box_shadow_vertical=”32px” box_shadow_blur=”52px” box_shadow_spread=”0px” box_shadow_color=”rgba(26,48,102,0.1)” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”60px|40px|50px|40px|false|true” custom_padding_tablet=”|0px||0px|false|true” custom_padding_phone=”|0px||0px|false|true” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ text_font=”||||||||” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”2em” header_font=”|||on|||||” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#142265″ header_font_size=”62px” - 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