We Move the Needle
Our work speaks for itself. For example, we helped put Reno-Tahoe on the map. We expanded public transportation ridership in northern California. And we increased revenue for a national restaurant brand.
Read on to see how EXL Media’s strategy, research and execution delivered extraordinary results across different industries.
Case Studies

Growing Ticket Sales and Revenue for a Nonprofit Event
How EXL’s Full-Funnel Marketing Approach Increased Return on Ad Spend for Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival.

Capitol Corridor: A Market in Motion
For more than 30 years, EXL Media has conducted research and analysis to understand how the Sacramento and Bay Area audience consumes media, what motivates them, and how to turn awareness into action.
Visit Reno Tahoe: Reigniting Market Share in a Crowded Landscape
EXL Media worked alongside the Convention and Visitors Authority for 10 years to strategize and implement multimedia campaigns in San Francisco, Sacramento, Los Angeles, San Diego and Seattle DMAs.

Upscale Restaurant Group
The strategies for this upscale restaurant awareness campaign included a mix of hyper local affluent media buys targeted to residents and leisure/business travelers (when appropriate).
“EXL Media’s level of service is great, and they’re very friendly. They’ve helped me understand the programs since I’m not an expert on Google Ads or Microsoft Advertising. The team looks for creative and cost-effective ways to help us. EXL Media has our best interest in mind — they’ve been a great partner.”
REENA MISHRA
Head of Marketing, AngioSafe, Inc.
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What’s Next in Social Media Advertising in 2026
Success in paid social will depend less on manual controls and more on how clearly business goals, data signals, and creative direction are defined.

The Brain Behind the Click: How Neuromarketing Fuels Performance Creative
There’s a cool term floating around in the digital world right now — neuromarketing. It’s basically the science of how our brains respond to marketing,

Beyond Billboards: Misconceptions about Outdoor Advertising
Misconception 1: Out-of-Home is another way of saying billboard advertising. Fact: OOH Advertising encompasses much more than billboards Out-Of-Home is so much more than