Serious marketers use multi-channel or omni-channel marketing because it works. The Association of Magazine Media tells us you can see as much as a 14% lift in ad effectiveness comes when you combine media in marketing. All-digital is not the answer, and Read More
It’s week two of 2020! And time for Part Two of 20 Ideas for 2020 Niche Revenue! (Did you catch Part One last week with Ad Sales and Event Revenue ideas?) There is room for ALL of these ideas in your 2020 Read More
Happy New Year, Niche peeps! Let’s talk resolutions – reasonable, revenue-generating, growth-driving resolutions. No “lose 20 pounds by February 1st” madness here. January is traditionally the time to start fresh, but most of us are already working on spring magazine issues and Read More
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
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
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
January 1st is a fresh start date for most folks. But for me, fall always signals that “new beginnings” feeling. I may not have a new Star Wars lunch box anymore… But my pencils are sharpened, and I’m ready to take notes Read More
People say there is power in the words you use, so I did a little research into the most potent power words to suggest in my media sales training. I looked for words that evoke emotion; words that show proven power in Read More
Today we’ve got another Million Dollar Idea for you from our most recent CEO Summit in Denver. Kevin VanGundy shared his tips for focusing your revenue growth strategy no matter the size of your publication. Publisher: Kevin VanGundy, Publisher Magazines: Beacon Senior Read More
… And You’re Not Taking It. Sales. Selling. Not for everybody. Thick skin required. Every sales rep has their tricks – the little things they do that gives them an edge over others. But the big secret may actually be time, Read More