A reader asks, “Do you have any tips or best practices on how to get out in front of the political ad dollars…” Billboard Insider put the question out of home sale expert Kevin Gephart. WIN #1: Selling Political candidates and ballot issue referendum messaging. “All politics are local” is […]
Local media sales thought leader, Mike Anderson (ServeThePurpose.com), brings fresh thinking to the sales funnel. He asserts the stage before the “awareness” top of the funnel, is really a “precipitating event” something that triggers a need that didn’t exist earlier and focuses “awareness”. Examples of precipitating events are: rising interest […]
It is impossible to maximize success without focus. Expecting sales managers to also carry an account list dilutes their focus. You can’t be a good sales manager AND a competent salesperson at the same time. A sales department of four or more sales reps requires a full-time, dedicated sales manager […]
On today’s Billboard Insider podcast, out of some sales expert Kevin Gephart answers reader questions on cold calls, sales compensation, finding a job after a layoff and how best to coach out of home sales reps. Some of the highlights. Is cold calling dead? No. If you want to sell […]
Gifts can create goodwill with out of home clients or prospects or landlords. Here are three tips for gifting wisely. Do business with people who do business with you One of Circle City Outdoor’s advertising clients is a family owned chocolate shop in Lebanon, Indiana. Our manager occasionally brings a […]
Thanks to Kevin Gleason (CEO of Adams Outdoor) for his insights a couple weeks ago in BI about the importance of meeting out of home clients for face-to-face. They assure you will sell more OOH faster and get your increased share of the ad sales pie. You get far more […]
Chris Lytle (InstantSalesTraining.com) is one the most influential people in my career. He is a world class trainer/educator/mentor, primarily serving the radio industry. Over the years he has given me remarkable insights, strategies, and ideas on how to sell faster. On a visit with Chris, I reviewed 5 big changes […]
Last fall I was honored to do a webinar for IBO, during which two important questions were posed: How do you handle competitors who are lowering their rates in a recession? Don’t make it an either/or conversation. Show the advantages of buying your board AND your competitors board with an […]
Ask both your clients and prospects: “If we slide into a recession, how will it affect your business.” The answer well likely be: “I will have to do more with less.” That’s what a recession could force on us. We must explain out of home is the Do-More-With-Less medium. Explain […]
From Pete Hautem Life is strange—but beautiful. Two nights ago, I dreamt about Outdoor Advertising. Yep. You read that right. After 44 years in the business, I still remain enthusiastic about the business and even dream about it occasionally. In my dream, all Out-of-Home had the same success and everyone’s business […]
