Alright, let’s be honest. Sales is more than just a job to me; it’s a passion. We’re in the business of building trust, forging connections, and becoming the trusted advisor in all things related to the world of advertising. We’re not looking for...
Oh, it’s the delightful time of the year when many advertising contracts are due for renewal. Listen, everyone knows that retaining existing customers is more cost-effective than finding new ones. In fact, the White House Office of Consumer Affairs says it costs at...
Summer is a great time to reflect on your goals and recharge for the last half of the year. It’s easy to get stuck in the day-to-day tasks, and sometimes lose sight of the big picture. Take a moment to ask yourself what goals you set for yourself at the beginning of...
In sales, chances are that you’ve heard the acronym, C.N.A. It can stand for the Customer Needs Assessment or Conducting the Needs Assessment. It’s also known as the need analysis or the “tell me” Interview. There are lots of catchy names… but the end game is the...
One of the favorite phrases of a wily veteran manager in a company we work with is “You always go back to the devil you know.” In the increasingly competitive world of broadcast marketing, that means selling spots rather than selling solutions. Relatively...
We’re happy to bring back guest contributor, Bob “Z” Zuroweste for a third week! With 30+ years in the media industry, you may know Z from his time as VP/Market Manager Clear Channel, Sr. VP/Director of Sales for CBS Radio, VP/Market Manager for...
