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The Rise of Community Banks

Community banks have experienced a remarkable resurgence in recent years, gaining the trust of local communities across the country, especially in the face of the challenges that have arisen since 2020. This resurgence has not only restored faith in the banking system, but has also translated into remarkable success in their marketing campaigns. This article…

The State of Social Media: Navigating the Digital Era with TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram

In the ever-changing landscape of the digital age, social media has seamlessly integrated into our daily lives, reshaping communication, information dissemination, and business strategies. With smartphones becoming ubiquitous, social media engagement has soared, profoundly shaping consumer behavior and societal trends. Traditional platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat paved the way for modern advertising and…

Gen X: Loyal to the Core 

We were up at dawn eating cereal and watching cartoons but soon out the door not to be seen or heard from again until the streetlights came on. We took it very seriously to be outside all day playing cops & robbers or steal the flag. We rode our bikes, played in the nearby creeks,…

Quality Is Trending This Holiday Season

Being the data geek and marketing lover that I am, I sit here with a huge smile on my face looking at the cover of L.L. Bean’s 2023 Christmas catalog. I just watched GWI/PMG’s joint webinar on a study they conducted in September on 2023 holiday season spending, attitudes, and behavior. Kudos to the marketing…

November is Native American Heritage Month

An interview with Pamela Villasenor by Dave Dorado, Brkthru Special Projects Manager November is National Native American Heritage Month and what started at the turn of the century as an effort to gain a day of recognition for the significant contributions the first Americans made to the establishment and growth of the U.S., has resulted…

How to Win as Live Sports Shifts to Streaming

In the past decade, the rise of streaming services has resulted in a groundbreaking shift in the way we consume content and live sports is no exception. Streaming platforms offer fans the flexibility to watch sports on their own terms. This convenience means sports lovers can follow their favorite teams from anywhere and from whatever…

Core Value in Action: Positive Attitude

Members of the Brkthru southeast Michigan, Detroit and Northwest Ohio crew enjoyed crisp Autumn weather by participating in our first monthly Hub Hangout event. Corey, Stephen, Heather, Kathleen, Greg, Ben, Jeff and Mr. Duff spent the afternoon at Three Cedars Farm in Northville, MI, to pick pumpkins, take a hayride, sip apple cider and gobble…

The Value of Partnering with a Digital Advertising Agency: Expertise that Drives Success

In the fast-paced world of digital advertising, brands need to make smart choices to stand out and connect with their audiences effectively. While some brands and agencies opt for a self-serve approach using DIY platforms (such as Centro or Google for example), partnering with a digital advertising agency with white glove managed service brings significant…

Service Defined – The Brkthru Way

At Brkthru, we firmly believe our people are our intellectual property. We don’t hold patents on proprietary technology and our trade secrets can, in theory, be replicated by anyone. In fact, we’ll willingly share the key ingredient. What makes Brkthru, and our people, so remarkable? One singular word – service.  Service can be defined in…

Brkthru @ 40th IGLTA in San Juan

Brkthru was proud to participate in this week’s IGLTA global convention in San Juan, PR. Jason Twigg, Director of Client Success, represented Brkthru at the 40th anniversary event and spent time learning, networking and sharing the Brkthru extensive experience leading LGBTQ+ travel and tourism digital media campaigns. More than 400 IGLTA members attended this year’s…