Sales

Jim Schultheis on Out of Home Barter

Watchfire account manager Jim Schultheis said this in response to our post yesterday on giving gifts to out of home clients or prospects or landlords: Several of Watchfire’s customers occasionally barter a product or service in exchange for time on their billboard. For example, if their rate card is $1,000, […]

OOH Leadership: 5 Tips for Hiring Top Quality Talent

When delving into the methodical process of successful recruitment of high-caliber talent for OOH leaders, we often pose a question. If you were to ask any OOH owner or senior executive, fresh from an exceptionally profitable year, the secret behind their success, what do you think their unanimous answer would […]

Pete Hautem on Technology and the Out of Home Sales Rep

Today’s world is complex, filled with technology, conveniences, challenges, opportunities, and resources never thought of just a few short years ago. Technology has taken over our lives.  You can make purchases and have them delivered to your door without ever leaving your couch. You can visit with relatives face to […]

OOH Sales: Do You Look, Act, Sound Like Every Other Salesperson?

Are You Distinguishable from Other Salespeople?  We often get asked, “If you had to sum it up in one sentence, what do you teach OOH salespeople?” Our answer is simple: we teach them not to blend in with the crowd, but to stand out in their prospects’ eyes. In short, […]

Selling More Faster by Getting Rate Increases

Thanks to Sean Reilly (CEO, Lamar Advertising) for his recent comments at the JP Morgan Conference about the challenges of getting a rate increase in this current ad sales climate. This is one of the toughest challenges we face at any time. My strategies aren’t a “silver- bullet”, but a […]

OOH Leadership: How Healthy is Your Sales Organization?

Three years have passed since the declaration of Covid-19 as a global pandemic, yet its impact continues to disrupt businesses in 2023. As a leader in the out-of-home (OOH) industry, regardless of the size of your company or the extent of disruptions faced, the past few years have demanded a […]

Pat O’Donnell on the Key to OOH Sales and Thriving in a Down Market

Pat O’Donnell just retired as President of YESCO Outdoor Media after a 40 year career in out of home.  Today he talks about the key to sales and how to thrive in a down market. OOH Sales. I don’t think it’s any different than when I started in the business.  I […]

A Special Offer From Kevin Gephart

An offer to grow your OOH sales right now: Thanks to all who purchased and are now reaping the benefits of “The Ultimate OOH Sales Guide.” I can’t believe it’s been one year since we published. I am proud to say that in just one year, we have done three […]

OOH Sales: Let’s Get Emotional, and Make More Sales

The typical approach of presenting features and benefits to prospective buyers in the out-of-home (OOH) industry can often be repetitive and ineffective. It’s likely that by the time you give your presentation, the prospect has already heard similar information from your competitors. Merely emphasizing features and benefits doesn’t set you […]