Prospecting in sales is about two things: skill and consistency. The best OOH sales professionals know that even when business is thriving, they need to stay disciplined in their prospecting efforts to keep the pipeline full. Here are five essential techniques to help you attract high-quality prospects. Proven Prospecting Techniques […]
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Handling the “Call me Back in 2025” Stall
One of the toughest responses a billboard salesperson can receive around this time of year is the classic “Call me back in 2025.” It can feel like an automatic rejection or an attempt to push you aside for the future, but it doesn’t have to be. With the right approach, […]
What OOH Ad Buyers Wish OOH Sales Reps Knew – Part 1
To sell more OOH faster we must know what buyers, in this case professional buyers, want from sales reps. I interviewed Ali Broback, Chief Client Officer, Partner at ODN, and Matt Broder, VP of Media, at ODN to uncover the things they want OOH sales reps to know. Kevin: What […]
“72 Hours, 110 Billboards, No Sleep!”
From Justin Powell, Huntington Billboards Last week, we had the opportunity to pull off a last-minute political messaging campaign in Pennsylvania. The campaign needed to deploy hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of billboards across the state—and they needed it done fast. With the clock ticking, we jumped into action […]
Emerging from the Sales Pit of Despair
If you’ve ever found yourself in a sales slump, you know it can feel less like a “slump” and more like a deep, dark pit. We’ve all been there—your numbers aren’t where you want them to be, and you feel stuck. The worst part? That feeling of shame that creeps […]
Justin Powell’s 3 Tips for Selling Out of Home
Huntington Outdoor’s CEO Justin Powell gave a great talk at last week’s IBO show. Here are his thoughts on selling out of home. Keep your sales force focused. Our company is working to kind of limit the number of things we’re asking our sales employees to do. We are […]
A TV Ad You Can’t Imagine!
Kris Lindahl, a popular local realtor (krislindahl.com/) who is known for his ubiquitous billboard presence all across southern Minnesota, is currently running a TV campaign on WCCO-TV, the CBS affiliate in the Minneapolis /St Paul DMA. The ad is simply a full screen shot of his billboard with absolutely no […]
Don’t Just Be Another Sales Pitch, Be The Expert
Selling OOH advertising has always been a challenge. But in today’s world, with the pace of change and the overload of information, some aspects have never been easier—yet others have never been more complicated. Imagine explaining to an OOH salesperson from the 1980s how much information we can gather today […]
Why Urban OOH is the Secret Sauce for Quick Serve Restaurant Success
By David Burrick, Chief Strategy Officer, Intersection Co. The quick serve restaurant (QSR) category is a staple of the out-of-home advertising industry. It’s hard to drive down any highway in America without seeing a billboard letting you know there is a local fast food restaurant coming up at the […]
Tailor Your Holiday Messages to Seasonal Trends
As an out-of-home (OOH) sales rep, the holiday season presents a valuable opportunity to connect with clients and boost their sales. However, it’s essential to stand out amidst the flood of holiday campaigns by creating messages that speak to trends and consumer behaviors of the holiday season. Tailoring your holiday […]