Will Bolles: The last year was quite a rollercoaster when it came to third-party data. We started 2021 under the assumption that come Q2, audience targeting as we knew it would be gone. Even though the “cookie” was put back in the oven for another year or so, I think it is still very important [...]
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There is nothing we love more than helping you to stand out against the competition and look good (and knowledgeable!) in front of your advertisers. Part of being our partner means you have access to a wide variety of resources to make you more dangerous when selling digital. Check out an outline of some of [...]
By: Alyssa Hamm These days, anyone can offer digital products. However, it’s important to remember how audience extension through a DSP can set you apart. As always, everything starts with a good sales process and a solid needs assessment with the advertiser. (For tips on how to set yourself apart and not get cancelled during [...]
By: Jaimie Hefelfinger I am still buzzing from the excitement of this year’s Olympic Games. Summer and Winter alike—if the Olympics are on, I am watching them. Every year, I notice the same trend in my observations. When the Olympics first start, I am in awe of the athletes (“Can you believe that someone can [...]
We asked our team what they do to set themselves apart as sellers and here is what they had to say! Mike Dean - I’ve never wanted to be the cheesy salesperson. Transactional selling has often been a challenge for me, so I think the best approach is always being real and building a personal [...]
By: Alyssa Hamm Moving from The Discovery Process to The Pitch, we are working our way through the sales cycle in our Make Yourself Hard to Cancel series. Once you have set yourself apart in the initial sales process by providing value, learning about the client and establishing a goal, it is time to present [...]
By: George Leff This month we are exploring the world of Universal Pixels. With Universal Pixels, we can assign multiple rules to a single pixel. These targeting rules can be used to add and remove users from an audience and track conversions. Benefits Efficiency: Save time by creating and using fewer pixels – one Universal [...]
Jaimie Hefelfinger: Call me crazy, but I prefer selling commodities. This is where true partnerships and salesmanship come into play rather than just selling shiny objects. To set yourself apart in this environment, I would focus on the advertiser rather than yourself/your products. I would bring industry research and case studies relevant to their business. [...]
By: Alyssa Hamm When you are calling on new business or meeting with a new advertiser for the first time, there are two things that can really help you set yourself apart from the local competition: establish yourself as knowledgeable about the industry, and let go of your self-interests and learn about the advertiser. Establishing [...]