Listen more to sell more. It’s a premise that sounds so simple. And while most salespeople will tell you they’re really good listeners, I’ve sat in a number of calls, and I know that’s not actually the case. Here are 10 key Read More
St. Louis Magazine prints 40,000 copies each month. The success of their recent promotions had them looking for opportunities to do even better. After hearing about the success other companies had securing recurring revenue from their advertisers, they wanted to create their Read More
There’s a ton of buzz out there about membership programs for publishers. Whenever a trend gets hot, we like to ask: What is the real problem we’re solving? Doing so enables us to avoid the trap of focusing on a passing fad. Read More
Publishing is packed with growth opportunities — targeted channels, content marketing, lead generation, marketing services, live events, and more. So how do you determine the right revenue strategies for your own unique niche brand? Sharon Houghton (Managing Director, Active Interest Media) shares Read More
The annual Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race is one of the biggest events in Alaska. For The Anchorage Daily News – a 28,000 circulation paper out of Anchorage, Alaska – their readers are passionate about following the news and updates of the Read More
Winning the Daytona 500 is just one stop on your quest to auto racing greatness. It’s more than going fast. It requires a plan. Race crews test and create a unique plan for each race and race track. As I travel Read More
Alternate revenue streams, paywalls, sponsored content, versioning, big data, social media tracking… Today’s publishing environment is complicated. But you know what? It doesn’t always need to be. We can get so caught up in embracing the next new trend that we overlook Read More
You want your emails to get great results. All email strategists know the importance of testing their emails, but the overwhelming majority of tests are focused on subject lines. And while subject lines are a worthwhile test subject, you’re often ignoring a Read More
Here at Niche HQ, we believe industry event attendance can make a huge difference to your company growth (I mean…it’s our business model!) And while we have a vested interest in event growth, we can also trace our own career success and Read More
For those in the events business, you know the better experience you provide for sponsors, the more revenue you generate. Elizabeth Kachoris shared her company’s new strategy for not only improving the experience of their event’s attendees, but also creating a rewarding Read More