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Advertising / Sales
Great ideas and concepts for bolstering your ability to attract and serve advertisers.
Public notice resources
Public notices in newspapers are part of the three-legged stool of government accountability. Public notices help to inform the public on activities by the government and other public entities. ...
Understanding the stages of competence
Jun 17, 2026
We all discuss information with other people, whether it’s with an advertising client, a prospect or a coworker. And because people have different levels of understanding, it’s easier to get ...
Broadstreet celebrates 1,000 leads for local publishers
Jun 16, 2026
"I would say our leads have some weeks doubled, some weeks tripled,” Tess Coverman, Community Impact, said.
Fire Up Summer Sales (New Spec Ads & Tip Sheet Inside)
Jun 16, 2026
Including a well-designed spec ad in your presentation is a proven strategy for closing more sales.
Are you allowing AI ads?
Jun 1, 2026
For years, we have accepted camera-ready ads from clients. Sometimes they are beautifully designed, and sometimes they are not. We have always made adjustments when needed, especially with files that are ...
Effective advertising is audience-centered
May 1, 2026
These two ads call attention to the importance of information.
Special promos boost ad teams and clients
May 1, 2026
The idea itself is not new. Sales promotions have been around forever. People love a good deal, and sometimes your sales team needs a little spark, just as much as your clients do.
Who are we helping to achieve their goals?
May 1, 2026
I’ve always believed few small business decisions are made on a daily basis with less planning and forethought than those involving advertising.
Conducting research, prospecting, and mastering insights with AI
Apr 16, 2026
Kinney will focus on prospecting, pre-meeting research and mastering insights to get in the door while identifying smart AI prompts that yield outstanding results.
