What we've been thinking about.

What Marketers Want Out of Digital Media and Linear TV

When it comes to the debate between which is a better advertising vehicle—digital media or linear TV—there’s little agreement about what works and what doesn’t. And a recent survey of... Read More

As Pay TV Sheds Subscribers, “Skinny Bundles” Are There to Pick Up the Slack

In this new age of digital video on demand, traditional pay television continues to lose subscribers, according to data from the Leichtman Research Group. In 2018, pay TV providers lost... Read More

Traditional Non-Advertisers Turn to TV to Reach New Customers

In a testament that television advertising is still highly relevant, a wave of new advertisers have recently started buying airtime for their ads. But these aren’t just new companies that are... Read More

Is the Future of TV in Your Car?

If that sounds like something right out of the Jetson’s, you’re right. But it’s also a coming reality, at least according to one executive at research firm Magid. According to a recent... Read More

With OTT Growth, Services Innovate Ad Inventory

It’s no secret that usage of over the top (OTT) television services are one of the fastest growing media channels. With the pending launches of Disney+, WarnerMedia’s streaming service, and... Read More

As Streaming Audio Grows, So Too Does Ad Inventory

We’ve talked in the past about emerging opportunities for advertisers in streaming digital audio. Now, a few recently released studies show that digital audio is a great way for marketers to... Read More

Linear Television Isn’t Dead, It’s Evolving.

We’ve talked a lot recently about the virtues of over-the-top (OTT) television and how the shift to on-demand content viewing is really shaking up media viewing, advertising, and buying. Some... Read More

With digital ad spend growth comes more fraud

There’s little doubt that 2019 is going to be another blockbuster year for digital advertising. Research firm eMarketer is forecasting a 17 percent lift to digital ad revenues for 2019, with... Read More

Does Measurement Matter to the Media Mix?

In the digital age, marketers are racing to measure everything. That makes sense, given that digital platforms are increasing their capabilities to capture consumer data. In fact, a few months... Read More

It’s time to consider podcasts

As we’ve discussed before, digital audio advertising is an important and growing channel, one that continues to mature both from a content, inventory, reach, and technological standpoint.... Read More

Testimonials

What they're saying

I had the pleasure of working with Capital Media in a previous job, so when I was ready to run a brand campaign in my new company, I only wanted to work with Alan Reisberg and his stellar team. Not only does...Read more

Rebecca Chanin, Marketing Director, JK Moving Services

It is so refreshing to work with an advertising agency that sees the value in breakthrough visibility, out of the box originality, and fully integrated marketing solutions. At a time when our industry is...Read more

Dahn Burke, Digital Sales Manager, W*USA-TV | Gannett | CBS |

The Jiffy Lube Washington Area Co-op has worked with Capital Media for over 20 years and for good reason. Their media buying strategies, negotiation skills, and exacting attention to detail on follow-up to...Read more

Dale Smith, President, Jiffy Lube Washington Area Co-op

Capital Media played an important role in the effectiveness of our Gulf Coast Spay/Neuter Project, a marketing campaign to reduce pet homelessness in Mississippi and Louisiana. Their expertise coupled with...Read more

Cory Smith, Senior Director of Pets for Life, The Humane Society of the US

For over six years, Alan Reisberg and the team at Capital Media have played an integral role in the success of our B2B and B2G advertising initiatives. As a small business in a very competitive marketplace, we...Read more

Juli Zeffert, Director of Marketing and Communications, Iron Bow Technologies

Over the past 20+ years in my dealings with Capital Media I have found them to define professionalism. Our group members are from a diverse professional background, with large variations in advertising...Read more

Carl Merewitz, Steering Committee Member, Washington DC Area AAMCO Dealers

Capital Media has been doing business with Comcast Spotlight in Baltimore for quite a few years and we value them as friends as well as business partners. I have always appreciated and respected the ability of...Read more

Jim Dolan, Regional Sales Manager, Comcast Spotlight, Baltimore

Cap Media, best f**ken g-d damn media buyers in the most important city in the world! If you’d prefer, I can slap together a more boring testimonial from the brain – rather than from the heart.

Dana Siller, Director of Corporate Marketing, Jerry’s Subs & Pizza

I have used Capital Media for the entire 22 years I have been at the helm of Maryland International Raceway. They have their hand on the pulse of the media in the Washington market and I know my events receive...Read more

Royce L. Miller, President, Maryland International Raceway

Capital Media has been a valued partner of ABC 7/WJLA-TV’s for many years. Capital Media has earned a solid reputation as a media savvy, client-centered agency, focused on results. They approach their...Read more

Tim Dotson, Sales Manager, WJLA-TV

Our experience with Capital Media has been outstanding. It transcends a typical vendor relationship – being more of a partnership. Alan is genuinely vested in the performance of our business as is evidenced...Read more

Steve Freishtat, President, Next Day Blinds Corporation

I couldn’t imagine doing my job without Capital Media. They are true partners providing guidance and advice every step of the way. I trust them completely and couldn’t imagine implementing our marketing...Read more

Rich Handloff, Director of Consumer Marketing, The Washington Post

Alan’s experience comes through in every discussion, yet he delivers strategies like a trusted family doctor, rather than a slick agency guy. He’s flexible, professional and always working to get more for...Read more

Brad Buyce, EVP, Coyne