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Merchants are more interested than ever before in ROI. In fact, a BIA Kesley survey shows they are planning to increase spending in digital marketing, but in fewer channels - keeping those that show measurable results and cutting out those channels that do not. Use this quick list of measurement tactics, shared by Amie Stein, Director of Training and Development at Local Media Association at the 2013 Digital Agency Summit, and turn them into ROI estimates. more
Margins are thin, and most of the money goes to Google. However, media companies successfully selling Google AdWords claim it's not only worthwhile, but also "foundational" to digital agency services. Here are ten tactics to make your Google Adwords sales ar profitable from day one. These tactics comes from Amie Stein, Training and Development Director, Local Media Association and key media AdWords sellers at the 2013 Digital Agency Summit. more
Here are five best practices on using Buzzboard as a selling tool, provided by Richard Cowan, Digital Sales Manager, 435Digital, the interactive agency of the Chicago Tribune. Cowan has 19 sales reps using the tool for small and large accounts, with plans to hire ten more. more
Most media executives use LinkedIn to create professional one-to-one networks or research advertising prospects. However LinkedIn can also provide inbound leads for workshops, contest sponsorships, and new product launches. This report shows how to set up a program using sponsored updates, how to create a content schedule, and converting likes and follows into leads, and other practical tips. more
Audience extension means selling advertising on other properties not owned by the media site. Usually these buys add audiences targeted by behavioral interest, channel or location. Today, geo-fencing around merchant locations is in high demand, and requires adding audiences from additional media properties and apps to get to any kind of significant buy. This report gives ten best practices media with successful programs do right. more
Buffalo News boosted digital sales by $600,000 with a new CRM and incentive contest. This case study shows how the initiative worked, including the CRM vendor, launch strategy, ongoing tactics and results. more
The Oklahoman, owned by OPUBCO, is reaping six to seven figure increases from its new CRM system, SalesTouch by AdMall. The system has also been adopted by the Southbend Tribune, Reminder Media, The Kansas City Star, Denver Post and WKEF-WRGT-TV. The case study shows how the system works, key concepts, pricing and revenue metrics. Required reading for LocalMediaInsider members. This vendor is an editor's pick. more
Most local media struggle to monetize mobile platforms, blaming screen size, burgeoning inventory and low network rates. So why is it that, according to Borrell & Associates, a few media companies stand out from the pack and earn in the range of $40 to $50 million from mobile? This case study outlines the basic formula of one of the companies that is most successful at mobile sales, Belo Interactive. The case study includes choice of apps to develop, which apps succeed and fail, go-to market sales strategies, key categories responsible for most mobile sales, with examples, results and lessons learned. more
Seminars educating local merchants about social media are by far the most effective method of signing up merchants to new, in-house digital services offerings. Here's how to hold a great workshop, including how to market it, where to hold it, what to cover, a sure-fire way to get attendees to stay and sign up for a follow-up appointment, countdown planning calendar and workshop checklist - all from a media partner that has held workshops for 5000+ merchants. more
At Schurz Communications, 89% of the mobile dollars are sold by broadcast sites, even though company-owned newspaper sites are more numerous. What are the secrets to success? This case study shines a light on five key ingredients at Schurz' most successful mobile sales effort, closing in on $200,000 in mobile revenues for 2012 in a mid-sized market of Springfield, Mo. Use these real world strategies - along with our ten steps for creating a winning mobile sales strategy - to launch a mobile sales effort - or amp them up to stellar performance. Included are pricing, packaging, target accounts and sales organization issues. more
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