What’s Next? (Because You Just CANNOT Live in Your Parents’ Basement!)

May 14, 2013 8:27:07 AM / by Kitty Malone posted in Media Sales, CRM

be prepared for the next thing in media sales Be prepared, just in case you have to move.
The family of Almond Drake on moving day, 1941. Forced to leave the Pine Camp expansion area, they are moving to a new farm in Adams, New York. Jack Delano, photographer. Library of Congress.
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How You Lose Your Edge in Media Sales…and Get it BACK

May 8, 2013 12:46:02 PM / by Chris Crawford posted in Media Sales, CRM

You can recover your media sales mojo. Feel like you've lost your media sales mojo? You can get it back and build on your strengths!
George Brandes, at desk. Bain News Service, publisher. Library of Congress.
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Do Your Media Sales Roar Like a Lion or are They Baaaaa-d Like a Lamb?

May 7, 2013 8:05:00 AM / by Kitty Malone posted in Media Sales, CRM

The best way to inoculate your business from ups and downs is to plan ahead using media sales CRM and analytics software. The best way to inoculate your business from ups and downs is to plan ahead using media sales CRM and analytics software.
Dr. Schreiber of San Augustine giving a typhoid inoculation at a rural school, San Augustine County, Texas, 1943. John Vachon, photographer. Library of Congress.
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6 Ways to Beat Sales Call Reluctance

May 1, 2013 9:36:11 AM / by Chris Crawford posted in Media Sales, Customer Success, CRM

how to deal with media sales call reluctance Prepare for your sales calls so you'll look forward to getting on the phone!
1957, State Library and Archives of Florida.
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Can a Vacation Really be a Vacation for Media Sellers?

Apr 24, 2013 8:08:36 AM / by Chris Crawford posted in Media Sales, Customer Success, CRM, Account Management

Get your media sales accounts in order with a CRM before you go on vacation. Don't you have better things to do at the beach than worry about media sales? Get your accounts in order before you leave for vacation!
Beach tango, Brighton, c.1913. Bain News Service, publisher. Library of Congress.
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What's in Your Tool Box?

Apr 17, 2013 8:43:15 AM / by Chris Crawford posted in CRM

If you've got a job to do, choose the right tool and use it! If you've got a job to do, choose the right tool and use it!
Dick Pugh, carpenter, c.1885. John Thomas, photographer. National Library of Wales.
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“All You Need is Love” For Your Loyal Media Sales Clients

Apr 16, 2013 7:52:20 AM / by Kitty Malone posted in Customer Success, CRM

Don't make your best clients stand in line for the good tickets! Don't make your best clients stand in line for the good tickets!
Miss Elsie Tydings, who had the distinction of purchasing the first ticket sold for a World Series. She was no. 1 in line this morning. Washington, DC, 1924. Library of Congress.
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People Watching: Another Term for Prospecting

Apr 10, 2013 7:37:57 AM / by Chris Crawford posted in Media Sales, CRM

Inquiring minds want to know...what's up with that? Some street scenes just make you curious. Start your prospecting by being curious and asking the right questions.
From 'Street Life in London', 1877, by John Thomson and Adolphe Smith. LSE library.
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Two Little Words to Escape Taxes and Your Media Sales One-on-One

Apr 9, 2013 7:43:00 AM / by Kitty Malone posted in CRM

Elephants never forget - do you? Elephants never forget - do you?
Mr. E.H. Bostock, possibly with Dixie the elephant." England, c.1913. Tyne & Wear Archives and Museum.
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Sometimes Reality Stinks in the Media Sales World

Apr 3, 2013 7:10:13 AM / by Chris Crawford posted in Media Sales, CRM

Take a good look in the mirror to make sure you're doing all the right things! Take a good look in the mirror to make sure you're doing everything possible to meet your goals.
Rice crew team training in mock shells before mirror. Bain News Service, publisher. Library of Congress.
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