Media Planning & Buying

Creative only matters if it’s seen—and seen in the right places. At Watson, media planning and buying isn’t an afterthought tacked onto a campaign. It’s integrated from day one, shaping how and where the story unfolds. Whether it’s a print piece in a boutique travel magazine or a CTV ad that lands right before your audience hits “play,” we make sure the creative lives in the wild—and inspires action.

Our media approach blends analytical precision with cultural intuition. We tailor full-funnel media mixes to align with the human side of your data: location, behavior, intent. This is where creativity meets context.

Media Planning & Buying

Creative only matters if it’s seen—and seen in the right places. At Watson, media planning and buying isn’t an afterthought tacked onto a campaign. It’s integrated from day one, shaping how and where the story unfolds. Whether it’s a print piece in a boutique travel magazine or a CTV ad that lands right before your audience hits “play,” we make sure the creative lives in the wild—and inspires action.

Our media approach blends analytical precision with cultural intuition. We tailor full-funnel media mixes to align with the human side of your data: location, behavior, intent. This is where creativity meets context.

Media That Matches the Moment

Our campaigns reach people where they are—and when they’re ready to act. We build custom mixes that combine search, social, programmatic, print, out-of-home (OOH), and connected TV (CTV). For each channel, we focus on matching message to mindset—whether they’re scrolling, commuting, or searching for answers.

From geo-targeted activations by traveler origin to localized buys in specific DMAs, our placements reflect not just where your audience is, but who they are. We partner with lifestyle publishers, niche platforms, and curated private marketplace (PMP) deals to extend your reach without diluting your voice.

Whether you’re trying to reach new moms in Portland or fleet managers in Texas—we can make it happen.

Tailored by Audience: B2C, B2B, B2E, and Nonprofit

In B2C campaigns, we think like the consumer. We understand where inspiration turns into action—from that first scroll on Instagram to a decisive click on Google. Our work in ecommerce, travel, and healthcare is rooted in empathy, urgency, and delight. We map the journey, then meet it with the right creative at the right time.

For B2B, it’s a longer courtship—and a more complex ecosystem. We zero in on buyer roles, influence chains, and conversion triggers. Programmatic and account-based strategies allow us to hyper-target by industry, job title, and even company size. We’ve helped financial institutions, SaaS firms, and consultancies raise visibility, nurture trust, and convert quietly—but powerfully.

In B2E or internal campaigns, media becomes a cultural tool. Think recruitment messaging in LinkedIn feeds, brand videos in corporate onboarding, or DEI initiatives shared across intranets and Slack. We’ve developed employer-brand media strategies for construction firms, hospital systems, and education institutions, where a well-placed message can shape belonging and retention.

For nonprofits and fundraising, every dollar counts—and every placement must do more than just show up. We’ve built donation-driving campaigns across Meta, YouTube, and CTV, targeting mission-aligned donors and retargeting high-intent visitors. We align media plans with giving seasons, gala calendars, and grant cycles to stretch impact without compromising heart.

Media Meets Creative, From Strategy to Optimization

This is where the loop closes with Campaign Development. Because we sit media next to creative, we’re able to concept, test, and optimize all at once. Our team runs multivariate tests, dynamic creative optimization, and channel-specific A/Bs. Then we feed results back into the system—mid-flight if needed.

We also coordinate with publishers and vendors to manage insertion orders and ensure creative arrives formatted, approved, and on time. And when it comes to negotiation, we advocate like it’s our own budget—because it is. Real-time pacing and performance monitoring allows us to course-correct as needed and stretch every dollar.

For ecommerce clients, we plan across platforms like Shopify, Amazon, and retail media networks. For DMOs and travel brands, we align with OTA partners and flight/hotel aggregators to influence the path to booking.

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