Media research is required to buy media intelligently. This not only means placing your advertising in front of the right people at the right time; it means placing your advertising in front of the right people at the right time for less money.
The research requires in-depth study of the product or service being offered, the audience/primary buyer and how best – and most economically – to reach them. It may be television, radio, print or some form of alternative advertising. The point is, no one can know without taking a hard look at all the pieces of the puzzle.
While every client’s product or service is different, what remains constant is the need for research in order to develop and effective, efficient media strategy.