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MPW Marketing Amplifies Client Success with Audio Advertising

Written by AudioGO Team | May 20, 2025

The Voice Behind the Strategy

"Marketing isn't about shouting the loudest—it's about saying the right thing, in the right place, at the right time."

Matt Wilson didn't launch MPW Marketing to be just another advertising agency. Based in Central New York, he built it on a foundational premise: small and mid-sized businesses deserve the same strategic firepower as national brands. This full-service agency has transformed into a digital audio powerhouse by mastering one critical channel that delivers exceptional results for their clients—streaming audio advertising.

Why Audio is the Secret Weapon for HVAC and Home Services

For MPW's core clients in HVAC, home services, and healthcare, trust isn't optional—it's everything. Since 2011, MPW Marketing has specialized in developing comprehensive marketing solutions that build this essential trust, particularly within the HVAC industry.

Wilson's team strategically leverages digital audio to:

  • Capture attention when it matters most: During commutes, workouts, and downtime when listeners are actually receptive
  • Target with surgical precision: Using custom Zip Code targeting to hit exact service areas without waste
  • Become the trusted voice of the community: Building familiarity that converts to sales

"One of our HVAC clients saw campaign engagement surge 30% after adding streaming audio to their marketing mix," notes Wilson. "But the best metric? When customers tell our clients they heard the ad and it moved them to action."

The MPW Difference: Balanced Traditional and Digital Marketing

MPW Marketing's success with audio advertising stems from their comprehensive approach to marketing. Rather than abandoning traditional channels, they've mastered the integration of conventional advertising with cutting-edge digital strategies.

For clients like Clarkstown Heating & Air Conditioning, who have reported consistent year-over-year growth since partnering with MPW in 2011, audio advertising serves as a critical touchpoint in a broader strategy that includes:

  • Annual planning that optimizes budget allocation across channels
  • Media strategy that places messages where they'll have maximum impact
  • Brand development that ensures consistency across all customer interactions
  • Digital optimization that turns listeners into leads

"We treat our clients' marketing budgets as if they were our own," explains Wilson. "That means investing in channels that deliver measurable results—and digital audio consistently proves its worth."

How Audio Advertising Transforms Agency Capabilities

MPW leverages AudioGo to exponentially expand their clients' audience reach. The platform provides them with:

  • Premium inventory access: Spotify, Pandora, iHeartRadio, and SiriusXM all in one dashboard
  • Behavioral targeting superpowers: Combining geographic precision with segments like "recent movers" and "DIY enthusiasts"
  • Audience reach beyond traditional radio: Capturing listeners who've abandoned conventional channels

For seasonal campaigns and time-sensitive promotions—crucial in the HVAC industry—Wilson says nothing beats streaming audio's ability to "create familiarity fast."

MPW Marketing's audio campaign performance dashboard showing audience metrics

Partnering with AudioGo

MPW Marketing's partnership with AudioGo elevates their audio advertising capabilities through access to specialized expertise in campaign optimization and audience targeting. The AudioGo team provides dedicated support that helps MPW navigate the complexities of audio marketing, from creative development to performance analysis. This collaboration enables MPW to deliver streamlined campaign management and exceptional results for their clients while maintaining their position as trusted marketing advisors.

"The real difference? AudioGo actually listens, collaborates, and constantly improves the platform. That partnership is refreshing and invaluable."

The Success Stories Speak Volumes

Boelcke Heating

Experienced a remarkable 34% company-wide growth in their first year of collaboration with MPW, with targeted audio campaigns playing a key role in their expansion.

John Betlem Heating & Cooling

Saw significant business growth after entrusting MPW with their full marketing budget, including strategically placed audio advertisements that reinforced their brand message.

HealtheConnections

Achieved higher adoption rates and improved engagement through a comprehensive rebranding that incorporated audio elements to build awareness.

"What makes these success stories possible is our commitment to exclusivity," Wilson adds. "We work with only one HVAC dealer per market area, ensuring our clients never compete against each other and receive our undivided attention."

Advice for Audio Marketing Domination

Wilson's guidance for businesses looking to leverage audio advertising is refreshingly straightforward:

  1. Understand your true marketing geography—not just where you want to serve, but where your most profitable customers actually live
  2. Track performance obsessively, connecting audio exposures to website visits, calls, and conversions
  3. Optimize frequently, adjusting messaging and targeting based on real-time data

Industry Insight

"Be prepared when your client's phone starts ringing with customers saying they heard the ad!" Wilson advises. "That's when you know your audio strategy is working."

The Future is Audio-First

As MPW Marketing looks ahead, Wilson sees the gap between branding and performance marketing disappearing. The agency is betting big on platforms that connect audio exposure to downstream actions like calls and site visits.

"Co-op reimbursement assistance is another area where we excel," Wilson notes. "Many of our HVAC clients don't realize how much manufacturer support is available for audio campaigns. We help them navigate these programs to maximize their marketing funds."

In a world of endless marketing noise, MPW has discovered that sometimes, the most powerful way to stand out is to be the right voice in your customer's ear at exactly the right moment. By combining their industry expertise with innovative audio advertising technology, they continue to deliver exceptional results for businesses throughout Central New York and beyond.

MPW Marketing's forward-thinking approach to audio-first marketing strategies

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