There are a lot of myths and misconceptions surrounding the advertising industry, particularly with how ad agencies work and some of the perceived disadvantages they have. Luckily for us, we are not a traditional advertising agency – and this is by design!

Early on in the inception of Mid-Atlantic Media Hub, we recognized the common challenges in client-agency work relationships and we wanted to create a new type of model that was easy to work with, down to earth, responsive and cost-effective. These are the foundations upon which we built Mid-Atlantic Media Hub, and even as we grow and shift with the industry, we are extremely careful about staying true to these principles.

So what makes Mid-Atlantic Media Hub different from a traditional ad agency? And why should this matter to a business looking to work with a media buyer? Let’s start with the basics!

Why Mid-Atlantic Media Hub is not your traditional advertising agency

The biggest difference the Mid-Atlantic Media Hub’s model and a traditional advertising agency is that we are careful and intentional about building relationships with our media reps that are built upon trust and respect. We know that “two heads are better than one” so we enjoy cultivating open and collaborative relationships with all of our media reps so that if we have a question or need a second opinion, we have a full network of experienced professionals we can turn to on behalf of our clients.

Because we treat our media reps with respect, they are willing and excited to help us come up with the very best plan for our clients. It’s extremely beneficial having great relationships with all facets of the media and to have them as part of our extended network.

Additionally, with our model we are compensated by the media outlets, so our costs are never a line item billed to our clients. Furthermore, we are able to negotiate the best deals through our media reps which almost always allows us to save clients money while getting them even more placement compared to what they were currently buying. Again, it all comes back to relationships!

How our differences allow us to better serve our clients

Because we include our media reps and make them feel like they’re a part of the process of developing a great media plan, they in return feel valued and work that much harder to deliver the best possible results at the best possible price. Instead of viewing us as their client, the media reps really get to know our clients so they are just as connected to them as we are. It makes a huge difference! A lot of traditional ad agencies will keep the media away from clients meetings or email communication, sometimes resulting in the media feeling disconnected and undervalued.

A focus on trust and accountability

As we mentioned before, the most critical component that keeps our unique model working as well as it does it trust between us and our media reps. In other situations, where media reps do not feel valued by the media buying agency, they may be tempted to cut out the agency and work directly with the client. We are fortunate that this has never been the case, and again it comes back to the quality of relationships we cultivate.

Additionally, we take great care to build  this same level of trust and accountability with our clients by frequently reviewing campaign results with and always keeping them in the loop of  what’s being placed, where and when. We remain transparent throughout the entire process to build trust with our clients that they are in good hands – and that we are diligently monitoring their campaigns and constantly tweaking them to be the most effective they can be.

If you share these values you’ll love working with Mid-Atlantic Media Hub!

If you’re curious about whether or not our particular media buying model is the right fit for you or your business, we’ll end with this thought. We work best with businesses who truly value a highly-responsive and experienced team of people who really just want what’s best for the clients they serve. It’s pretty simple, but critically important.

When you work with Mid-Atlantic Media Hub, you have essentially one dedicated contact who will get to know your business inside and out, and work as an extension of your team. That means we’ll be in constant communication with you, always brainstorming the best strategies and watching the emerging trends, and we’ll go above and beyond what’s expected – simply because we can and we want to! Our team cares about all of our media efforts as if it was our very own money being spent.

If you’ve only ever worked with traditional advertising agencies, you might be surprised by how our model is very different from theirs. Do you want to learn more or have another question we can help you answer? Reach out to us today!