﻿{"id":1096,"date":"2020-07-28T19:55:08","date_gmt":"2020-07-28T17:55:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sortlist.com\/blog\/?p=1096"},"modified":"2024-02-28T09:36:35","modified_gmt":"2024-02-28T08:36:35","slug":"what-is-media-buying","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sortlist.com\/blog\/what-is-media-buying\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Media Buying and How to Use it to Boost Your Business"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Countless hours are spent trying to create original advertising. However, no matter how creative your ads are, if they don\u2019t reach the right audience, then its potential to attract customers would be wasted. With media buying, you can <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sortlist.co.uk\/stories\/client\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">make the advertisement more effective<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by showing it to your target audience. Let\u2019s dive deeper into what media buying is and how you can use it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>What is Media Buying?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Media buying is different from owned or earned media. By this, it means that media buying falls under the category of paid media, and it has an important role when it comes to marketing. Media buying is when you acquire media real estate for the best timeslots and spaces. You can buy media spaces in newspapers, television, and online banners.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advertising goes beyond creating appealing and convincing ads. These are important. However, it must be seen by the right people at the right time for it to have an effect on your bottom line. Your ads\u2019 visibility relies on the media where you will be publishing them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you publish an ad on a media, it has a media buying cost that\u2019s independent of the ad creation. This is what\u2019s called the share of buying media space. So, how does media planning and buying work? That\u2019s what we\u2019ll try to share with you in this article. Hopefully, you will be able to learn how to factor in media buying into your company\u2019s marketing budget.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the advertisement to be visible to the target audience at the right time, you first need to determine the appropriate media spaces and the time slots for this. There are numerous media to choose from, such as online banners for digital media buying, radio slots, magazines, television slots, and newspapers for traditional media.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Various Stages of the Media Buying Process<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several steps to take in the process of media buying. These stages of the process are essential to ensure that your marketing campaign will be an effective and successful one. Use the steps we will share here as your guide so that you can make the most out of your ad campaign.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1099\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-new.sortlist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/girl-reading-a-newspaper-6214-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"customer looking at ads in a magazine\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/girl-reading-a-newspaper-6214-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/girl-reading-a-newspaper-6214-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/girl-reading-a-newspaper-6214-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/girl-reading-a-newspaper-6214-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/girl-reading-a-newspaper-6214-50x33.jpg 50w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/girl-reading-a-newspaper-6214-288x192.jpg 288w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/girl-reading-a-newspaper-6214-576x384.jpg 576w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/girl-reading-a-newspaper-6214-339x226.jpg 339w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/girl-reading-a-newspaper-6214-678x452.jpg 678w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/girl-reading-a-newspaper-6214-373x249.jpg 373w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/girl-reading-a-newspaper-6214-746x497.jpg 746w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/girl-reading-a-newspaper-6214-691x461.jpg 691w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/girl-reading-a-newspaper-6214-1382x921.jpg 1382w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/girl-reading-a-newspaper-6214-973x649.jpg 973w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/girl-reading-a-newspaper-6214-1946x1297.jpg 1946w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/girl-reading-a-newspaper-6214-1048x699.jpg 1048w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/girl-reading-a-newspaper-6214-478x319.jpg 478w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/girl-reading-a-newspaper-6214-956x637.jpg 956w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/girl-reading-a-newspaper-6214-516x344.jpg 516w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/girl-reading-a-newspaper-6214-1032x688.jpg 1032w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/girl-reading-a-newspaper-6214-680x453.jpg 680w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/girl-reading-a-newspaper-6214-1360x907.jpg 1360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b>Identifying the Target Market<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you start the process of media buying, the first step is always to know who you want to reach. Who are your target audiences? To begin, you can create a profile that will be able to reflect the personality of your potential clients.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the questions you can ask are their age, gender, average income, location, and others. When you can obtain these pieces of information about your target market, then you will now be able to identify where you can place your ads so that they\u2019ll be most visible.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Studying the Target Audiences<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you have finished identifying your target audiences, then the next step is to do market research. For this step, you will gain a better understanding of your target market as well as their behaviours.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you know more about them, then you can determine if you\u2019ll go for internet media buying, broadcast television commercials, place ads on magazines, and other platforms that your audiences will most likely spend the most time on.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By understanding your potential customers, you\u2019ll be able to place ads in the most visible places. Doing so will allow you to reach your target market and achieve your business goals. Your market research will help you in this process.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, this step of the media buying process will give you insights into what your competitors are doing. You can look into which channels they\u2019re using and whether their strategies are effective. You can then look for a way to improve on what you know so that you will have a more successful marketing campaign.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Setting Your Goals<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you have the business goals that you want to achieve, it\u2019s time to start creating a plan. It\u2019s crucial that you don\u2019t skip any steps because they are all essential. You also need to ask yourself important questions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, what goals would you want to achieve when you use a particular media? Do you want your brand to become more popular? Do you want to increase your conversion rate or your sales? Make it a point to know the answers to questions like these.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1100\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-new.sortlist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/black-board-bright-bullseye-226569-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"bullseye on darts - representing goal setting on the media buying process\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/black-board-bright-bullseye-226569-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/black-board-bright-bullseye-226569-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/black-board-bright-bullseye-226569-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/black-board-bright-bullseye-226569-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/black-board-bright-bullseye-226569-50x38.jpg 50w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/black-board-bright-bullseye-226569-288x216.jpg 288w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/black-board-bright-bullseye-226569-576x432.jpg 576w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/black-board-bright-bullseye-226569-339x254.jpg 339w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/black-board-bright-bullseye-226569-678x509.jpg 678w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/black-board-bright-bullseye-226569-373x280.jpg 373w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/black-board-bright-bullseye-226569-746x560.jpg 746w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/black-board-bright-bullseye-226569-691x518.jpg 691w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/black-board-bright-bullseye-226569-1382x1037.jpg 1382w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/black-board-bright-bullseye-226569-973x730.jpg 973w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/black-board-bright-bullseye-226569-1946x1460.jpg 1946w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/black-board-bright-bullseye-226569-1048x786.jpg 1048w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/black-board-bright-bullseye-226569-478x359.jpg 478w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/black-board-bright-bullseye-226569-956x717.jpg 956w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/black-board-bright-bullseye-226569-516x387.jpg 516w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/black-board-bright-bullseye-226569-1032x774.jpg 1032w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/black-board-bright-bullseye-226569-680x510.jpg 680w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/black-board-bright-bullseye-226569-1360x1020.jpg 1360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you begin to identify your goals, it will become much easier to measure the results. You will know whether you\u2019ve achieved them or not. You may also share such information with the media buying agency from which you will buy the media space. You\u2019ll be able to know if this particular space is going to be compatible with the objectives that you have.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Planning Your Strategy<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, now that you have set your goals, you may begin to build your strategy. It should have all the information you need on the channel where you will buy media space. Also included should be the media to use, your budget, and everything else that you\u2019re going to need for your plan to succeed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each detail of your strategy is important. Good <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sortlist.co.uk\/s\/media-buying\/united-kingdom-gb\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">media buying agencies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> should be able to spend sufficient time on research and negotiations. Ensure that you determine what media to use because this is going to help in creating your strategy with all the necessary details. With all these pieces of information, you can plan your media campaign.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s crucial that these details are kept in order so that you will have an easier time creating a media purchase history. You can refer to it continuously and will save you time in researching for media buying in the future. Such documents will also guide you in executing your media plans throughout the year.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Putting the Plan Into Action<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At this point, you already have a well-detailed plant. You\u2019re now ready to put it into action. For this, the first step is to contact the media that you\u2019ve chosen. You or one of the media buying companies you\u2019ve tapped can negotiate the rates for media purchases. Remember to keep a schedule and a budget with you whenever negotiations take place.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to these meetings, do ask for the best rates. You may even ask for other additions that they can give you if you push through with this deal with them. Keep these in mind at all times: your budget, the schedule, and the deadlines.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When your media purchases are being executed, do track the results of the campaign. You can then make an <a href=\"https:\/\/assess.com\/computerized-adaptive-testing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">adaptive assessment<\/a> of how the strategy is working for your business. If, for example, you\u2019re not reaching your business goals, remember that you can adjust the plan whenever necessary.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Preparing for the Launch<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Among all the steps in media buying, launching the ad campaign is perhaps the most exciting one. But once you\u2019ve launched the ad, that\u2019s not the end of it. Get in touch with one of the media buying firms of your choice so that your placement can be monitored.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1102\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-new.sortlist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/gray-car-die-cast-model-1249650-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"monopoly game - representing marketing launch\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/gray-car-die-cast-model-1249650-1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/gray-car-die-cast-model-1249650-1-768x428.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/gray-car-die-cast-model-1249650-1-1536x856.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/gray-car-die-cast-model-1249650-1-2048x1141.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/gray-car-die-cast-model-1249650-1-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/gray-car-die-cast-model-1249650-1-288x160.jpg 288w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/gray-car-die-cast-model-1249650-1-576x321.jpg 576w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/gray-car-die-cast-model-1249650-1-339x189.jpg 339w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/gray-car-die-cast-model-1249650-1-678x378.jpg 678w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/gray-car-die-cast-model-1249650-1-373x208.jpg 373w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/gray-car-die-cast-model-1249650-1-746x416.jpg 746w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/gray-car-die-cast-model-1249650-1-691x385.jpg 691w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/gray-car-die-cast-model-1249650-1-1382x770.jpg 1382w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/gray-car-die-cast-model-1249650-1-973x542.jpg 973w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/gray-car-die-cast-model-1249650-1-1946x1084.jpg 1946w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/gray-car-die-cast-model-1249650-1-1048x584.jpg 1048w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/gray-car-die-cast-model-1249650-1-478x266.jpg 478w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/gray-car-die-cast-model-1249650-1-956x532.jpg 956w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/gray-car-die-cast-model-1249650-1-516x287.jpg 516w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/gray-car-die-cast-model-1249650-1-1032x575.jpg 1032w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/gray-car-die-cast-model-1249650-1-680x379.jpg 680w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/gray-car-die-cast-model-1249650-1-1360x758.jpg 1360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Agencies for media buying solutions will ensure that the ads are being distributed according to what you\u2019ve agreed upon with the media where you made your purchase. The media buying firm should also check if the campaign is delivering the results that you expect.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Measuring the Results of Your Campaign<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This step is also critical because you\u2019d want to know if your ad campaign had been successful. You need to determine how your ads were disseminated and whether the campaign was able to meet the goals you\u2019ve defined in your plan.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you see that there are some things that you want to improve on, then it\u2019s vital to express your thoughts and follow up with the media planning firm that you worked with. Take the time to assess what the flaws had been so you can find the best solutions for them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the campaign turned out to be great, then the next step would be to further optimize the marketing campaign. You may consider getting more ad placements to get a wider reach.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Takeaway<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you decide to go for media buying as a part of your marketing strategy, then the best way to do this is to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sortlist.co.uk\/how-it-works\/client\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">get a media buying agency<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This will be very advantageous for you, especially if you feel you\u2019re not that confident with your skills in negotiating for media space.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The media buying firm will speak on your behalf as well as support you every step of the way. The media buying experts are well-experienced in this arena so you can rest easy knowing that you\u2019re in good hands.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, you can ask them any questions whenever things are not clear for you. It will be much easier to plan your strategy and put it into action if you are being guided by experts. You can begin your search today for the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sortlist.co.uk\/explore\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best media buying company<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sortlist.co.uk\/contact\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tell us about your project<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and we\u2019ll get you in touch with experts in media buying.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Countless hours are spent trying to create original advertising. However, no matter how creative your ads are, if they don\u2019t reach the right audience, then its potential to attract customers would be wasted. With media buying, you can make the advertisement more effective by showing it to your target audience. 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