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Digital Ads Are Lying to You β€” Billboards Are Still Printing Money!

πŸ“… January 5, 2026 ⏱️ 41:46 🎀 Lance Bachmann, Gage Donovan, Larry

Chapters

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  • 0:00
    Billboard Trust
    Gage Donovan introduces the concept of billboards building trust and discusses his agency's extensive work with them.
  • 0:39
    Billboard Tracking
    Donovan explains how to track billboard effectiveness by correlating ad visibility with sales data and online presence.
  • 1:00
    OTT Advertising
    The discussion shifts to Over-The-Top (OTT) streaming TV advertising, detailing its targeting capabilities and bundled ad tiers.
  • 1:51
    Media Agency Model
    Donovan outlines his agency's unique model, acting as a broker for media buys without handling creative, ensuring cost-effectiveness for clients.
  • 3:02
    Why Radio Fails
    Donovan criticizes radio advertising due to its limited reach and high cost compared to other media channels.
  • 4:10
    Social Media Strategy
    The episode explores social media's role as a mid-funnel activity for brand building, contrasting it with the direct impact of non-skippable YouTube ads.
  • 5:03
    Weather Sponsorship
    Donovan highlights the effectiveness of sponsoring weather segments on local news as a strategic brand-building tool for home service companies.
  • 5:39
    Direct Mail Resurgence
    Donovan notes a resurgence in direct mail's effectiveness, particularly for younger and older demographics, with high ROI when precisely targeted.
  • 6:01
    Working with Katie
    Gage shares insights from working with Katie Donovich, emphasizing her demanding yet effective work style.

Speakers

L
Lance Bachmann
Host
G
Gage Donovan
Johnson Partner Group
L
Larry
Host

Key Takeaways

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Prioritize brand building with billboards: They create trust and high impact in local markets, often at a lower CPM than digital ads.

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Strategically track advertising: Use tools like Service Titan and Google Analytics to correlate ad exposure with average ticket size, volume, and organic traffic in specific areas.

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Embrace OTT for targeted reach: Leverage streaming TV ads with address-matching technology to target specific households and measure completed revenue.

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Consider a media agency: Work with an agency that acts as a broker to secure better pricing, premium placements, and comprehensive tracking for your ad campaigns.

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Invest in mobile branding: Ensure your company vehicles are wrapped, as they serve as 'rolling billboards' and are a fundamental step for growing home service businesses.

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Re-evaluate traditional TV for brand lift: Sponsor local weather segments for consistent exposure and brand association, aiming for long-term brand lift and less price-sensitive customers.

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Explore targeted direct mail: Utilize direct mail for its resurgence, especially among younger homeowners and older demographics, focusing on isolating ideal customers for high ROI.

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