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David Naffis

David Naffis

CEO

David Naffis is the founder and CEO of Adwave. He has spent his career building technology-driven advertising companies, with a focus on video, television, and scalable platforms that deliver real business results.

At Adwave, David leads the company’s vision to open up television advertising to businesses that have traditionally been locked out by cost and complexity. His work centers on combining automation, modern media infrastructure, and thoughtful product design to give small businesses access to real TV advertising without the need for agencies or large budgets.

Articles by David Naffis

TV vs. Digital Advertising for Small Business (2026)

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TV vs. Digital Advertising for Small Business (2026)

A side-by-side comparison of TV and digital advertising for small businesses, covering cost, reach, trust, measurability, and budget allocation frameworks for combining both channels.

Best Advertising for Med Spas & Aesthetics (2026)

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Best Advertising for Med Spas & Aesthetics (2026)

Eight advertising channels compared for med spas and aesthetics practices, with honest assessments of costs, strengths, and limitations for each to help you build a strategy that fills your treatment calendar.

Email Marketing vs. TV Advertising: When to Use Each (2026)

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Email Marketing vs. TV Advertising: When to Use Each (2026)

A practical comparison of email marketing and TV advertising for small businesses, covering when to prioritize each channel and how combining them creates a multiplier effect on growth.

Q1 2026 TV Advertising Review: What Worked for SMBs

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Q1 2026 TV Advertising Review: What Worked for SMBs

A data-driven look at Q1 2026 CTV advertising trends for small businesses, covering what worked (live sports, creative rotation, multi-channel lift) and what to plan for Q2.

5 Political Advertising Trends for the 2026 Midterms

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5 Political Advertising Trends for the 2026 Midterms

Five political advertising trends shaping the 2026 midterms: CTV voter targeting, AI-generated campaign ads, first-party data strategies, and cross-screen attribution.

TV Advertising Trends for Small Businesses (2026)

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TV Advertising Trends for Small Businesses (2026)

The TV advertising trends actually working for small businesses in 2026, from AI-generated ads and hyperlocal CTV targeting to shoppable formats and self-serve platforms.

TV Advertising for Destination Marketing Organizations

Travel & Hospitality > Travel Agencies

TV Advertising for Destination Marketing Organizations

How DMOs, CVBs, and tourism boards use CTV advertising to reach travelers in feeder markets, time campaigns to booking windows, and measure real tourism impact.

TV Advertising for Cruise Lines: Fill More Cabins

Travel & Hospitality > Tours & Activities

TV Advertising for Cruise Lines: Fill More Cabins

Cruise lines can now reach travelers on streaming TV with targeted CTV campaigns. Targeting strategies, creative tips, and budget planning for filling more cabins.

Voter Data Onboarding for CTV Political Ads (2026 Guide)

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Voter Data Onboarding for CTV Political Ads (2026 Guide)

How political campaigns match voter file records to streaming TV households for targeted CTV ads, including match rates, data partners, and privacy compliance.

TV Advertising for Travel Agencies: Inspire Bookings

Travel & Hospitality > Travel Agencies

TV Advertising for Travel Agencies: Inspire Bookings

TV and CTV advertising helps travel agencies inspire bookings before travelers start searching. Get targeting strategies, seasonal campaign timing, budget planning, and measurement tips.

Best Advertising for HVAC Companies in 2026

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Best Advertising for HVAC Companies in 2026

Compare 8 advertising channels for HVAC companies, from Google Ads to streaming TV. Includes budget breakdowns, seasonal timing tips, and ROI expectations for each channel.

Performance Marketing Explained for Small Businesses

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Performance Marketing Explained for Small Businesses

A practical breakdown of performance marketing for small businesses: how pay-for-results advertising works, which channels to start with, key metrics to track, and how to build campaigns that tie every dollar to a measurable outcome.