Native advertising is a prime revenue opportunity for niche publishers, and shows significant growth every year. According to eMarketer, Native now makes up more than 50% of digital ad spending. And Business Insider has predicted that by 2021, 74% of all ads in the US market will be Read More
Keep reading if… you’d like to know how we use a simple marketing automation to generate sales. I spend a lot of time chatting with other folks in the B2B events and publishing world, and it’s striking just how many don’t employ Read More
The tried and true worked well for a long time, but is it the best way to move ahead? The digital disruption to traditional publishing means niche magazine publishers need to figure out how to best manage the changes that come from advancement Read More
It happens to every salesperson sometimes. You go through the motions of your sales week, feeling tired and uninspired. So where can you find motivation? There is no magic solution, unfortunately. The cold, hard truth is that the best source of inspiration comes from within Read More
Everyone wants to learn more about new ways to drive online revenue. So we recently brought together the best digital media minds and 150 niche publishers for the Niche Digital Summit in Chicago. The event was jam-packed with hands-on strategy, tactics and insights to help media Read More
We all know the story of David versus Goliath. David, a lowly shepherd boy without any armor, battles the mighty gargantuan warrior, Goliath. It’s the classic underdog story. David wins by being nimble, staying out of striking distance of Goliath’s sword, and Read More
Don’t you hate it when you call a prospect to close a contract and they tell you that they have decided to go with your competitor because they got a “great deal”? What kind of great deal you ask? And then you Read More
Do you know this story? Jessica has been with your company for 14 years and she has been a rock star. She is your “go to” person for all of your biggest clients. She knows every corner of your business. In fact, Read More
These are the most common objections I hear in media ad sales: “I have no budget,” “My budget is allocated for the year.” Those of us who sell advertising every day get so used to hearing this phrase it is almost laughable. Read More
Sometimes you get so caught up in the daily grind that you forget to look up. Or look out. When was the last time you had an opportunity to network and learn about what other publishers are doing? If “I have no time, there’s too much Read More
