Nov 14, 20233 min read
The Perfect Pitch. Is There One?
The sales pitch has evolved over the years. It’s not just a pitch anymore, it’s a 100mph fastball. You have only a few minutes to get...
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Aug 15, 20222 min read
Regional Companies Need A Unified Planning & Buying Team
An agency silo between the planning and buying teams is costing mid-market companies money, exposure or both. There is an art that has...
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Jul 4, 20223 min read
Playing the TV/CTV/OTT Media Buying Game
After nearly three decades of media planning, I must confess, I’ve always looked at the “data” and “information” provided by all media...
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Mar 1, 20223 min read
Everyone Thinks It’s Easy. It’s Not!
I shake my head in amazement nearly every day. Because on a regular basis, I speak to clients and potential clients who truly don’t...
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Feb 1, 20223 min read
OMG…My Kingdom for Good Salespeople!
Far be it from me to criticize anyone else. I definitely have my flaws, but I do try to work on them and make improvements every day. And...
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Oct 25, 20214 min read
Marketing and Media: Doing it Right Means in the Proper Order!
Most marketing teams organize their advertising campaigns in the following order. 1. They start internally with market research to find...
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Oct 18, 20213 min read
Maybe It’s Mirror Time!
Do you remember the Discover Card commercial with the burly bearded Slavic customer service man, picking up the phone and saying, “hello,...
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Oct 4, 20213 min read
A Sales Team and Not a Sale in Sight!
In my ongoing series discussing salespeople (see prior blogs), I would like to again discuss the personal disconnect many sales teams...
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Sep 20, 20212 min read
It Takes Much More Than a Sales Deck to Make a Good Salesperson!
It’s become quite apparent to me that many salespeople have lost their hunger and appetite for hard work! Except for possibly the “lead...
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Aug 30, 20212 min read
Regional Companies Must Monitor Traffic Delivery
It’s just as important to monitor traditional ad delivery as it is to monitor digital delivery. When the topic of ad trafficking and...
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Jun 28, 20213 min read
Some Companies Have a Fool for a Client!
In law when someone wants to represent themselves, they often say, “he who represents himself has a fool for a client”! It’s often true...
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Feb 23, 20213 min read
To Cut or Not to Cut? Which Budget Is the Question!
Times have been very tough for many industries this past year, due to the Coronavirus pandemic and many businesses are feeling the need...
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Nov 29, 20202 min read
4 Tips for Regional Companies with Shrinking Media Budgets
The best way to maximize an advertising budget with effective media choices. When CEO’s and CFO’s begin working on their next annual...
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May 26, 20202 min read
The Three Media Plans Every Company Needs Once the Nation Reopens
If you’re like me, you have heard just about every opinion and study known to man concerning COVID-19. While some will undoubtedly prove...
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Apr 13, 20203 min read
Anyone need some kitchen cabinets? Attention to Detail is a Key Component of a Successful Campaign!
Typically, my day begins by 4am. It’s my “me” time. I grab a cup of coffee, sit down at my home office PC, (remember that) answer some...
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Jan 21, 20203 min read
What’s millions of dollars between friends? Fear and Trepidation Aren’t Good For a Regional Brand
So, it finally happened. I wasn’t sure it ever would, but it did and all I can say is that I was shocked! Like WOW, HOLY COW! Being in...
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Sep 16, 20194 min read
5 Things Regional Companies Need to Know When Selecting A Media Buying Agency
A regional company should ask tough questions before partnering with a media buying agency. With the vast number of media options...
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Aug 26, 20193 min read
If You Want to Play, It’s Smarter to Pay!
Why regional companies may have a fool for a client! Excuse me, because I’m going to vent right now. So, if you don’t want to hear me go...
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Apr 1, 20193 min read
Size Matters! Regional Companies Need to Hire the Proper Agency, Not Necessarily the Biggest!
Regional and Mid-Market companies should hire a media agency based on their buying habits, not size. If you are a regional or mid-market...
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Feb 13, 20193 min read
5 Media Topics Regional Companies Should Discuss When Interviewing Agencies
Important points mid-market companies should discuss when interviewing new media buying agencies. Smart media buying can help you get...
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