Bill Cummings

Local advertisers don’t need more ad units; they need outcomes. That’s why media organizations must shift from offering fragmented products to building scalable, strategic experiences rooted in results. One of the most effective ways to spark these relationships? A well-executed “Best Of” contest. More than a community celebration, it can serve as a powerful reintroduction to your brand, a gateway to deeper partnerships, and the first step in a smarter, more profitable digital strategy.

Optimum Ballots gives newspapers, radio stations, and TV broadcasters a powerful MIY (Manage It Yourself) tool to run secure,...

This year’s highly anticipated Best of the Willamette Valley contest opened at noon on March 17. Now in its sixth year, the contest...