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Zoe Matthews on Earning Our Clients’ Trust

Client partnerships are built on trust and clarity. In a recent @MarTechCube interview, our EVP of Operations, @ZoeMatthews, highlights her approach to leadership and client-first philosophy shaping Brkthru’s culture of collaboration, innovation, and operational excellence. At Brkthru, we don’t just execute media, we anticipate needs and help clients reach their business goals. Read the full…

9 Tips to Reach Higher Ed Students

“Higher ed marketers need to reach their audience with fluff-free strategies that sell career-readiness, not a school.” In her recent University Business article, Karen Cuce, our VP of Strategy, shares nine tips for how higher ed institutions can rethink their approach to connect with Gen Z and drive enrollment success in 2026: – Prioritize student-created content– Content…

Hastedt Talks Sports Marketing

Sports marketing is having a major moment, and we’re all in. From creator collabs to real-time ads, the game is evolving fast.In this new piece from The Drum, our Co-Founder and Managing Director, Jeff Hastedt, shares his perspective on how brands are tapping into fan culture. Read the article here: https://www.thedrum.com/news/2025/09/30/sport-marketing-s-full-circle-moment-creator-and-licensing-deals-changing-the-game Jeff Hastedt: “Traditional in-game…

CTV – the Future is Here

CTV isn’t the future, it’s already here. As streaming overtakes traditional TV, advertisers are shifting their focus to Connected TV (CTV) for its unmatched reach, precision targeting, and measurable impact. With U.S. CTV ad spend projected to hit $26.6B in 2025, the time to act is now. Vice President of Performance and Measurement at Brkthru, Traci…

Forbes: Hastedt Weighs in on Upselling

Smart growth starts with smart conversations. Upselling or cross-selling just to close a deal? That’s bad business. This Forbes article highlights Jeff Hastedt, our Co- Founder & Managing Director, and his philosophy around the art of upselling: it should always be a solution to an emerging need. And it’s always about understanding what is going…

Andrew Sklerov in Authority Magazine

“One thing that’s been pivotal to Brkthru’s success is our commitment to staying true to who we are, belief in our mission and go-to-market strategy and treating our clients with humanity, empathy and a service-first approach.” In a recent interview with Authority Magazine, our Managing Director and Co-Founder Andrew Sklerov details the lessons he learned while…

Brkthru Makes the Inc. 5000 for 4th Consecutive Year!

Brkthru Makes the Inc. 5000 for 4th Consecutive Year! As the digital media partner of choice for agencies and brands who value a human touch, we’re proud to announce our fourth consecutive ranking on the annual Inc. 5000 of the fastest-growing private companies in America. Coming in at no. 3698, Brkthru is one of only 5.9%…

Celebrating our Summer 2025 Interns

Brkthru observed National Intern Day with a virtual mini-Brkthru U session introducing our two Summer 2025 interns to our core values, mission, and what sets Brkthru apart from the competition. Marketing Intern Owen Barr and IT Intern Nathan Avants joined Senior Learning Development Specialist Eric Mossack and Learning and Development Specialist Emily O’Connor for the…

Fast_brk Ep. 2: Media News and Analysis

Live and ready for your viewing – Fast_brk podcast episode 2 with breaking news and analysis by Brkthru’s Director of Sales Development Heather Morris and Strategy Manager Morgan Stroyeck. Could be the most valuable 10 minutes you spend this week! https://youtu.be/BklLTqH2UHI If you’d like a more thorough conversation about these headlines or any other topics…

VP/Media Tom Leone in the News

Traditional marketing strategies no longer work. So much is changing and opportunities for a smart marketing strategy have never been greater: -Advertising is more accessible than ever for smaller brands and mid-market agencies. -There’s never been a better time to advertise in sports. -The rise of second screen viewing means we can reach more viewers…