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Media Strategy is a Leadership Function (not a Buying Role)
Carol Noon Carol Noon

Media Strategy is a Leadership Function (not a Buying Role)

Media strategy is not just campaign setup and platform management. It is a leadership function that shapes how budgets, measurement, messaging, and business goals align to drive growth. This article explores why strong media leadership creates better decision-making, clearer accountability, and more scalable marketing performance.

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ROAS Is a Dangerous KPI in B2B programs
Carol Noon Carol Noon

ROAS Is a Dangerous KPI in B2B programs

ROAS can be useful in the right context, but in B2B marketing it often oversimplifies performance and distorts decision-making. This article explores why over-reliance on ROAS can undervalue long sales cycles, demand creation, pipeline influence, and full-funnel strategy, leading teams to optimize for efficiency instead of growth.

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How To Think About Tradeoffs When Budgets Are Tight
Carol Noon Carol Noon

How To Think About Tradeoffs When Budgets Are Tight

Tight budgets do not eliminate strategy. They make strategic decision-making more important. This article explores how strong media leaders think about tradeoffs during budget pressure, including prioritization, channel selection, measurement focus, and balancing short-term efficiency with long-term growth.

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