Understanding Television Advertising

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Prior to working for the TV Guide Network, Beecher Scarlett served for almost 4 years as an account executive for NBC Universal. At NBC Universal, Beecher Scarlett increased the national ad sales and was responsible for the top brands in the company’s portfolio, as well as for creating agency relationships with OMD and Icon.

Advertising is an essential generator of sales for a brand and its services and products. It takes place at a distance, and delivers a persuasive message to existing and potential customers. The creators of advertising need to know who is the target audience of the product or service so that they can choose the appropriate media with which to convey the message.

Ads can take place in newspapers, television, magazines, radio, online, direct mail, catalogs and leaflets, and more. Television advertisement have an extensive reach. Since they have the advantage of sight, movement, sound, and color, they can be effectively employed to demonstrate the use of a particular product. Television ads are sold in units of 20, 30, and 60 seconds, for example, and the costs vary according to the time slot, the television program, whether it is metro or regional, and more.

Different Types of Hiking Shoes

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A media sales executive from New York, Beecher Scarlett most recently was a vice president of national advertising sales for TVGN. There, he was involved with rebranding and transforming the network with pivot programming and a revitalized sales strategy. Aside from his professional responsibilities, Beecher Scarlett enjoys hiking.

No hiker is fond of having to stop to treat blisters in the midst of a hike. Even worse is being required to treat blackened toenails, sprained ankles, bone spurs, or plantar fasciitis. The best way for hikers to prevent these types of injuries is to make sure they buy the right shoes. The right hiking shoe should not be tight. Instead, it should be snug enough to prevent injuries, but roomy enough to wiggle one’s toes. Hikers should consider factors such as comfort, durability, stability, weight, warmth, and water resistance. The type and style of shoe a hiker purchases depends on the type of hiking they are planning to do.

Trail hikers should consider hiking shoes. These are low cut styles with flexible soles. Since they are made out of a combination of fabric and leather, they aren’t usually waterproof and require waterproof socks or a waterproofing treatment. 

Day hikers can opt for hiking shoes or a sturdier day hiking boot. Featuring a higher cut, they offer additional support for day hikes or light back packing trips.

Serious backpackers should invest in backpacking boots that are designed for excellent support and heavy loads. Usually made fully of leather, they are durable, supportive, and waterproof. 

Purchasing the right type of shoes can make all the difference on a hike. Hikers should consult with professionals to determine an appropriate style and fit.