Show off your successes in marketing, advertising, circulation, and promotion!

The Advertising/Circulation/Promotion division of the Better Newspaper Competition consists of 38 competitive categories, and we want you to flaunt your best ideas for everyone...

12 ad copy tips

Once an ad’s graphic design attracts readers’ eyes, it has to say something of value. Otherwise, readers will skip the ad and...
John Foust

Right and left brain selling

Diane was telling me about her early days in selling. “One day stands out in my mind,” she said. “I had back-to-back...

Get more mileage out of testimonials

Back in my ad agency days, I worked with a real estate client on a series of customer testimonials. We started with one, then...
John Foust

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 ...

We’ve got some explaining to do

People usually say “no” to things they don’t understand. It’s a salesperson’s job to help prospects understand what he or she is selling. What...

Digital Advertising Revenue Playbook for Small and Midsize Pubs

The Google News Initiative (GNI), in partnership with the Local Media Consortium (LMC), announced the publication of the GNI Advertising Revenue Playbook,...

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...

Two things that will never change in advertising

Luke told me about a business panel discussion in which he participated. He represented the ad department of the local newspaper, and others represented...
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Qualify your advertising prospects

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...