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Graphic Design for Digital Media Digital Media Trends and Best Practices. briancom.com. Quick Intro: Tara Armstrong. SVP Analytics, Realtime Media, a Brian Communications Co. Previously Media Director, The Wharton School Adjunct Faculty, Digital Media
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Graphic Design for Digital Media Digital Media Trends and Best Practices briancom.com
Quick Intro: Tara Armstrong SVP Analytics, Realtime Media, a Brian Communications Co. • Previously Media Director, The Wharton School • Adjunct Faculty, Digital Media Contribute to: Target Marketing Magazine, Retail Leader Magazine, Philly Ad News, Perfecting the Landing Page Contact: @analyticsmaven tarmstrong@rtm.com
Effective Use of Digital Media • Synergy with overall media and messaging – single most effective step • Aligned with the overall brand goals • Reflects media consumption behaviors • Integrated approach with consistent message and brand image across touch points
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Widener Leadership Works • Break-through, consistent messaging is the foundation across all platforms • Cohesive use of factual distinction and imagery in iconic settings • Diverse media channels guided by best practices in design: Broadcast, literature, print, outdoor, digital display, email, and search
Digital Design Best Practices • Focus on offering a customized but not disconnected web experience to users • Visuals can bring big wins • Content does travel • Move budget to where consumption occurs • Multimedia engagement • Measure and optimize
Digital Design • Strong, clear CTA • Concise message • Emotional imagery • Headline should match the CTA that drove them there • Don’t waste valuable real estate • Review multiple devices
Tablet Phone Desktop What is “Responsive Design?”
How do we know what’s working? Always be measuring
Landing Page and Media Optimization • Strong response during overall media flights • Heavier mobile composition than main campaign • Higher engagement from digital media links • Lower bounce rates • Continuous A/B testing against creative and copy
Overarching Results • Yield was more successful than anticipated • Best prepared class in terms of academic profile • Schools and programs see enrollment increases • Widener awarded for multi-media advertising programs Net: Integrated communications program – digital media, PR, traditional publications, events -- presenting Widener University strengths in an effective way