As parents, have you ever advised your children to be better listeners and talk less? Familiar proverbs such as “You can’t learn while you’re talking,” or “You have one mouth and two ears for a reason” underscore the importance of listening. One of our most valuable tools in communication is, […]
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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 […]
Remember your childhood when your parents continuously nagged you to tidy up your room, eat your peas and carrots, or remove your shoes when entering the house. The more they insisted, the more you rebelled. Even though you knew you didn’t want to grow into a disorganized, messy adult or […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
