The importance of time management
David Ogilvy, one of the legends of the advertising agency business, was known for his extraordinary efficiency. I once read that he would often...
The value of simplicity
John Foust has conducted training programs for thousands of newspaper advertising professionals. Many ad departments are using his training videos...
How pros and amateurs differ
John Foust
John Foust has conducted training programs for thousands of newspaper advertising professionals. Many ad departments are using his training videos to save time...
Too many opinions spoil a presentation
Back when I was in the ad agency business, I made a logo presentation that turned into a fiasco. It was an uncomfortable reminder...
“Showing” beats “telling” every time
On a visit to my eye doctor for a check-up, I noticed a poster on the wall in the examination room. It featured a...
Four words for ad professionals: “Oh yeah? Prove it.”
John Foust has conducted training programs for thousands of newspaper advertising professionals. Many ad departments are using his training ...
Four wins are better than two
Jodi is a sales manager with an interesting philosophy. “We’re all familiar with win-win,” she said. “It’s a common cliché these days. In business...
A strategy for organizing your advertisers’ information
I was talking to Greg, a veteran sales manager “Our sales team knows the importance of asking questions and gathering the right information,” he...
Do you have a sales prevention department?
John Foust has conducted training programs for thousands of newspaper advertising professionals. Many ad departments are using his...
The power of repetition. The power of repetition. The power of …
John Foust, advertising
John Foust has conducted training programs for thousands of newspaper advertising professionals. Many ad departments are using his training videos to save time...