Why TV Still Works as an Advertising Channel

It is debatable if there is any reason to keep using older, more expensive marketing strategies such as television. TV commercials are timely and costly with no guarantee that that investment will pay off. TV advertising is still a very effective way to advertise, if done right. If you’re not sure about the benefits of TV advertising, read on to learn why TV still works as an advertising channel.

1. TV Is Still Effective
Investing in local, regional or national TV advertising still works. Numerous studies over the past couple of years have shown that companies who add television to their overall marketing strategy do see a significant increase in the overall effectiveness of their campaigns. As audiences become more digital-savvy, you would think TV advertising would diminish, yet long-term students show that TV has become more effective in the last decade.
Millennials (and younger) are spending an increasing amount of time online, buried in their phones and tablets. For this reason, many marketers have opted to abandon the old methods in favor of newer, digital-based strategies.
Many millions of older consumers still exist and have money that can also go towards your company. Generation X and Baby Boomers still make up a large part of the population and they readily respond to television advertisements.
Anyone who has been around for a while can identify those iconic television commercials that people still talk about. Whether it’s “1984” – famously aired only once during the 1984 Super Bowl or “The Most Interesting Man in the World,” a successful TV ad promotes conversations that a social media post or a blog entry just haven’t been able to do as of yet. This is clearly why companies still invest large amounts of money for a 30-second spot during the Super Bowl and why they build entire marketing campaigns around a TV commercial.

4. TV Is Increasingly Modern
When compared to digital methods, TV continues to have a place in the conversation.
Researchers have found that more and more people are dual-screen users. Almost 70% of television viewers fall into this category. While watching television, they are also sitting with a second screen whether it is a laptop, phone or tablet. This says a lot about short attention spans, but also confirms the need of the internet and ease with which a product can be researched.
Often when seeing a television commercial for the first time, these dual-screen users are far more likely to conduct an immediate search on that product or brand. This action ultimately leads to an increase in online sales. Consumers are much more likely to make a purchase when the excitement of the initial advertisement is still fresh in their minds.
You need the services of an advertising company that knows how to use television successfully. PTPA Media is such a company with experience in all forms of marketing both traditionally and digitally. We are ready to meet with you to discuss your goals and how you’d like to achieve them. If you’d like to learn more about what sorts of strategies we use, contact us today. You can also download this free E-book on video marketing today!