If email is used in the right way it can truly help the sales professional win and grow business. Before we get into the best sales subject lines for email success, remember this about email: Email does not replace the phone. Sales Read More
Are you gazing out the window at the fall colors, (or thinking about your favorite football team) instead of paying attention to all your unanswered emails? What about all the follow-ups? If you want to have stellar ad sales in 2019, think Read More
In ad sales trainings, I am always asked for great stats that my students can share with their clients. I normally ask…Why? And did you know that many people will be more confused after a stat than before? The thing about statistics Read More
I am going to suggest something crazy: Objections are actually good in the digital ad sales process. I say this because almost every sales call will have some. It’s going to happen. And those objections can teach you a lot about what your prospect Read More
Last week, I wrote about how to bring structure to the very first sales call to give myself the best chance of making a sale. (And to enjoy that heady feeling as often as possible!) The first 3 steps I take in every single Read More
It’s a wonderful feeling, isn’t it, that heady, addictive moment when you close a deal? In every ad sales training workshop I teach, I loudly proclaim that feeling just never goes away. For me, it is just as fresh today as it Read More
Here’s a fast fact: 50% of sales time is wasted on unproductive prospecting. (The B2B Lead) Now I know you probably already have a dedicated time within your daily schedule for active prospecting. But are you as productive as you could be? Read More
Print remains one of the strongest channels for native and sponsored ad campaigns. Niche publishers have to think outside the box and get creative. Charles Warner, (CEO/Editor in Chief, Innovation & Tech Today) recently spoke at Super Niche in Louisville. He urged niche publishers Read More
Every publisher knows quizzes are highly engaging to readers. But a smart few publishers are using quizzes as products for advertisers. Believe it or not quizzes can drive serious revenue, along with providing deeper insights into your audience and building your list. Whether light and fun, Read More
“Hey, just checking in – did you have a chance to read my last email to you? I know you are busy right now – but here’s a copy of it just in case you have a chance to read it now.” This Read More
