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Retail Customer Experience Elizabeth Brooks Talks About Reducing Friction and Driving Higher Conversions in the Current Retail Environment.
May 19, 2026
Our SVP of Client Experience, Elizabeth Brooks, breaks down what is important in today’s complex retail environment.

PR Newswire Brkthru Announces Acquisition of Gigawatt, Strengthening Integrated Media and Marketing Capabilities
April 16, 2026

Digiday Nathan Foster Talks to Digiday About Digital Media Campaigns for the World Cup
April 13, 2026
Our SVP of Sales Development, Nathan Foster, joined Digiday to talk about digital media trends for the upcoming World Cup

Podcast Business Journal Tom Leone Talks About Measuring Performance to Drive Real Results
April 3, 2026
Our VP of Media Services, Tom Leone, recently sat down with Podcast Business Journal to share practical insights on how to better measure performance and drive real results.

MediaBistro The Media Buying Careers That Are Actually Getting Hired Right Now
March 19, 2026
MediaBistro talked to Noah Everist, VP of Sales Development at Brkthru, to understand what these shifts mean for the people actually doing the work. Brkthru, a digital media solutions company that works across 25+ platforms for mid-market agencies and brands, has landed on the Inc. 5000 list for four consecutive years and serves more than 1,000 active brands.

Healthcare Business Today Traci Will Talks About Advertising in a Privacy Sensitive Landscape
March 5, 2026
Care, communication, and partnership are crucial in an increasingly complex advertising environment.

Top Retail Top Retail Magazine and Noah Everist talk about targeting Gen Z
January 30, 2026
During periods of economic uncertainty, Gen Z is the most inflation-sensitive — and the most digitally savvy — generation. While they may be buying less today, when they do spend it’s most likely through social channels, making brand-building now essential. However, reaching Gen Z in 2026 requires more than showing up on social. This audience buys into a brand’s values as much as its products, with 65 percent preferring companies that communicate a clear moral stance. Authenticity isn’t optional; it’s the cost of entry. Winning Gen Z demands a holistic, values-driven approach that spans channels, embraces transparency, and meets them where they already consume media, from mobile to connected TV, with consistently authentic communication.

Yahoo! Finance Brkthru Marks 8th Straight Year of Revenue Growth, Fueled by Outstanding Service & Market Expansion
January 29, 2026
Overcoming Early Headwinds & Industry Retraction that Stymied its Competitors, Brkthru Adds 100+ New Clients to Prime for Aggressive M&A Growth Strategy

University Business Karen Cuce with 9 Tips to Reach Higher Ed Students
November 3, 2025
“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 should lead with proof of outcomes like job placement stats and career data
– In addition to search optimization, optimize for generative AI
Read all nine of Karen’s recommendations for winning enrollment campaigns.

MarTech Cube Zoe Matthews on Earning Our Clients’ Trust
October 29, 2025
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.

The Drum Hastedt Talks Sports Marketing
October 1, 2025
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 ads are costly and viewers’ attention spans are fragmented. Second-screen activations are a great opportunity, meeting viewers where they already are. These can include real-time stats, wagering odds or fan commentary. Another game-changer is streaming platform sponsorships. Services like Amazon and Apple increasingly invest in sports content, opening new ad channels beyond expensive, legacy slots. On the athlete front, name/image/likeness-style influencer partnerships in sports bypass traditional celebrity lanes, enabling brands to reach passionate audiences from the players’ own channels. For audio, programmatic sports-focused audio campaigns, including ad placements within podcasts, can be tailored by behavior or team affinity, boosting relevance. Lastly, there’s untapped potential in digital out-of-home: targeted digital signage around stadiums, sports bars, and retail sports zones is effective for on-the-go fan engagement.”
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