Sales

Address the Elephant in the Room, Or Pay the Consequences

Have you ever lost a deal because of a problem you could have dealt with earlier in the process but were afraid to do so?  Created a unrealistic proposal because we didn’t know what they might be willing to invest?  Didn’t realize that they would never agree to anything but […]

Link Media Outdoor revenues increase 6% in 4Q 2023

Link Media continues to grow although at a slower pace.  Here are the Link Media financials extracted from the Boston Omaha 2023 10k. Revenues increased by 6% to $10.9 million during the fourth quarter of 2023 due to increases in occupancy and rate.  Here are Link Media’s quarterly billboard revenues […]

Setting Sales Team Expectations and Compensation

Last week out of home executive Jonathan Gravis talked about building a high performing out of home sales team.  Today he talks about setting expectations and compensation In the realm of OOH sales, success requires a thoughtful strategy in establishing expectations and crafting compensation plans. You’ve assembled a team that […]

Gephart and Lytle on Sales Management Courtesy Calls

Here are some excerpts from OOH Sales expert Kevin Gephart’s conversation  with Chris Lytle who has trained sales professionals for 44 years.  Last week Kevin and Chris  discussed the OOH sales management trap.  Today they explain the importance of sales manager courtesy calls. Kevin Gephart.  Somebody had a comment after […]

OOH Leadership: Be a Bulletproof Leader

Go ahead, be honest, do you have any leadership blind spots that have slipped up on you over the years?  Are you really leading your OOH team proactively or do you find yourself tending to “react” to whatever the day/week has in store for us?  Blind spots can adversely affect […]

Motivating and Building a High Performing Out of Home Sales Team

Fueling a high-performing OOH sales team goes beyond booking prime locations and closing deals – it’s about cultivating a culture that propels your team to secure the most impactful placements and exceed campaign goals. A high-performing culture in the OOH industry is a blend of key elements: having the right […]

Gephart and Lytle on the OOH Sales Management Trap

Here are some excerpts from OOH Sales expert Kevin Gephart’s conversation  with Chris Lytle who has trained sales professionals for 44 years.  Last week Kevin and Chris explained what’s wrong with a sales manager carrying a book of business.  Today Kevin and Chris discuss the sales management trap. Chris Lytle.  […]

Watchfire Names Oggero COO

DANVILLE, Ill. – March 15, 2024 – Watchfire, a manufacturer of outdoor LED signs, indoor displays, digital billboards, and video scoreboards, announces the appointment of Mark Oggero as its Chief Operating Officer. Mark is a seasoned and accomplished strategic leader with extensive management experience across multiple industries, having held executive […]

OOH Sales: Go Find Someone You Can Help

Have you ever built a proposal or recommendation around what you need to sell, rather than the prospects true needs?  Maybe some rural faces we can bundle with other boards in town or on the interstate so we can get our occupancy up?  Maybe a couple of flips on that […]

During 2024 Election Cycle, Voters Value and Trust OOH Ads

New Research by OAAA and Morning Consult Finds More Than Half of Voters View OOH Political Ads as Influential and Trusted WASHINGTON, March 12, 2024 – The U.S. is experiencing record-breaking political ad spend surrounding the 2024 election encompassing national and local races. For campaigns, political action committees (PACs) and issue advocacy […]