by Jessica Bennett | Jun 16, 2026 | Communication, Sales, Sales Training, Selling, Training
Summer often brings a different pace to the business world. Decision-makers take vacations, schedules become less predictable, and many media sellers experience a slowdown in client activity. While it can be tempting to view summer as a challenging season for sales,...
by Jessica Bennett | Apr 15, 2026 | Communication, Sales, Sales Relationships, Sales Training, Selling, Training
Let me ask you something, are you running into more “let me think about it” lately? Not flat-out no’s…just hesitation. Because that’s what I’m hearing across the board right now. And honestly, it’s not always about your proposal. Most of the time, it’s that...
by Jessica Bennett | Mar 13, 2026 | Advertising, Communication, Sales, Sales Relationships, Sales Training, Selling, Training
One of the most important conversations happening between sellers and advertisers today centers around return on investment. Clients are no longer satisfied simply knowing their message aired or their ad ran. They want to understand how their marketing dollars are...
by Jessica Bennett | Feb 18, 2026 | Advertising, Communication, P1 Learning, Sales, Sales Relationships, Sales Training, Selling, Training
The media landscape continues to shift at a pace that can feel relentless. Layoffs, restructuring, tighter budgets, expanding AI tools, and evolving client expectations have created a climate of uncertainty across our industry. It would be easy to respond by pulling...
by Jessica Bennett | Jan 9, 2026 | P1 Plus, Sales, Sales Relationships, Seller Success Program, Selling, Success, Tips, Training
The calendar flipped, the static cleared, and 2026 is officially live. For media sales professionals, this isn’t just a new year, it’s a fresh frequency. One where opportunity is louder, competition is sharper, and your voice matters more than ever. If 2025 taught us...
by Jennifer Lane | Jan 6, 2026 | Leadership, Leadership Development, Management, Marketing, Motivation, Movitvation, Rising Above, Sales, Sales Relationships, Sales Training, Selling, Speed and Swagger, State Broadcasters Associations, Ten-Minute Trainer, Ten-Minute Trainer Network, Tips, Training, Training Trends
The media industry is changing rapidly—and staying relevant requires strong leadership, confident sellers, and forward-thinking strategy. That’s exactly why Rising Above was created. Rising Above is a two-day virtual summit designed for broadcasters, media sellers,...
