Marketers, looking to land more clients? Columnist Amy Bishop has the inside scoop on what type of information your prospects really want. Amy Bishop on July 28, 2016 I’ll preface this by saying that I’ve spent 99.9 percent of my career on the agency side of the fence. In that time, I developed a pretty … Continue reading Perfect your agency pitch: tips from an in-house marketer
by Ken Sterling July 13, 2016 Follow @ken_sterlingJuly 13, 2016 Effectively closing sales is the bread and butter of your business. Here’s how to hit a home run every time. According to researchers at the University of Florida, 20% of all salespeople make 80% of all sales (also known as the 20/80 rule or the … Continue reading 5 Essential Elements to Include in Every Sales Pitch
by Aaron Lee June 21, 2016June 21, 2016 If you need to raise funding from VCs for your startup, the first step is to create a pitch deck. Well, after step zero, which is to have a great idea. So what’s a pitch deck? A pitch deck is a brief presentation (usually based on slides) … Continue reading 30 Legendary Startup Pitch Decks And What You Can Learn From Them
by Andrew Follett June 8, 2016 Follow @demoduckvideoJune 8, 2016 When you make a video, the creative concept behind it is key, but the concept is only the first step – the way you pitch it to your client is just as important. Here are the 4 things we do at Demo Duck, my Chicago-based … Continue reading How to Pitch a Video Concept Your Client Will Love
by Denny McCorkle April 28, 2016 Follow @DennyMcCorkleApril 28, 2016 Physical networking is a necessity for a personal brand. This blog post presents an alternative to the traditional elevator pitch: a social selling un-pitch. Yes, you caught me. You may have read me and heard me repeat that you need an elevator pitch to lead … Continue reading Ditch the Elevator Pitch for a Social Selling Personal Brand
by Michael Peggs November 21, 2015 Follow @MichaelPeggsNovember 21, 2015 Despite all the controversy surrounding guest blogging, it still remains one of the best ways to get your business before your target audience. When done right, guest blogging can not only be a great source of links, but also help establish authority and brand presence. … Continue reading How to Pitch a Guest Blogging Post
Douglas BurdettAugust 21, 2015 Are you frustrated trying to explain how a blog can generate leads? Start with the facts. Then use an old school example that was ahead of its time. One of the biggest changes in recent marketing history is that companies no longer must go through a media gatekeeper in order to … Continue reading How To Pitch Lead Generation Blogging to Old School Executives
Deborah SweeneyAugust 1, 2015 The elevator pitch has become a staple for any hopeful entrepreneur. It has traditionally taken hours of perfecting and memorizing, and still the entrepreneur often finds herself a nervous wreck before presenting. But having a set presentation isn’t the best way to show off your company. You need to keep the … Continue reading Why You Shouldn’t Memorize Your Elevator Pitch
BusinessVibesJuly 27, 2015 The vast majorities of business start-ups try to secure some sort of initial funding so that they execute their game plan and survive the crucial first few months whilst the venture gets off the ground. Too many new business owners suffer from a lack of preparation and direction when it comes to … Continue reading Business Back Up: How to Pitch Your Start-up and Get Funded
Mandy EdwardsJune 23, 2015 As the owner of a website that publishes blog posts and articles, I get emails just about daily from people wanting to publish on my site. In fact, it got so bad I set up a separate email address for it. There’s nothing wrong with pitching an idea or an article … Continue reading If You Want to Pitch Me an Article, PLEASE Do Not Do These Things…
