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Best Practices for Cold Outreach
Cold outreach is tough, but necessary. These methods won't make it any easier, but if done correctly, it will make results worth the effort.
Sep 3, 20252 min read


How to Land More Agency Clients
Dani Dufresne shares how to win agency business without playing the same old game.
Aug 4, 20252 min read


A Different Kind of Customer Story
Should production companies that produce a lot of traditional customer stories be encouraging their clients to think more aspirationally?
Jul 15, 20251 min read


The Indie Production Advantage
Jillian Gibbs shares a roadmap for how independent production companies can win against big holding-company supported teams.
Jun 25, 20252 min read


Pick Your Lead
Yes, you do more than one thing. But what’s the one you lead with?
Jun 23, 20251 min read


Go Beyond the Brief
Here are a few moves you can use to land the deal, and more importantly, create a campaign that actually works for your client.
Jun 2, 20252 min read


Copper is the CRM for people who think they hate CRMs
Copper is built for Google Workspace, so it works where you already work—email, calendar, LinkedIn. It’s a CRM that feels less like work and more like momentum.
May 6, 20251 min read


Change is Hard, Embrace It
How do you find success growing a production company for almost 20 years? Buy an Arm Car, Fire Your Biggest Client, and Write a Manifesto.
Mar 19, 20252 min read


Clients Are People, Not Brands
Selling ads and marketing assets for massive corporations can feel soul-sucking if that’s all you see. But brands don’t hire you. People do.
Mar 13, 20251 min read




Showing Your Expertise
See how to talk about your expertise in a way that serves the client first.
Feb 21, 20251 min read


How To Think Like An Agency
Learn how to shift your mindset from “What are we making?” to “What are we saying?”
Feb 11, 20252 min read


How to Sell Like an Expert with Blair Enns
Learn how to close deals with higher budgets and hit the goals your client is trying to achieve.
Jan 14, 20252 min read
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[client side conversation] How To Win Business With Kevin Knutson
Get an insider’s perspective on winning the client-side game in this conversation with industry leader, Kevin Knutson.
Dec 13, 20242 min read


Anyone Can Make Bold Claims—But Can You Back Them Up?
Don’t just say it—show it. That’s how you cut through the noise and build real credibility.
Nov 27, 20241 min read


Think Of Account Management As Offense, Not Defense.
Learn how to elevate account management with your clients from Rob Meyers at Versus, a NYC-based creative production studio.
Oct 8, 20242 min read


What's Your Media Buy?
Here are 10 reasons you might ask your clients “What’s Your Media Buy?”
Sep 4, 20242 min read


Mastering Sales Trips
Discover practical advice on preparing for sales trips, building genuine relationships, and avoiding common pitfalls.
Aug 5, 20241 min read


Don't Ask Sales To Do the Work of Marketing
Improve your company's sales performance by hiring a marketing person.
Jul 16, 20242 min read


Landing Professional Sports Clients
Learn how the production company, Diamond View, has found success specializing in sports marketing.
Jul 8, 20242 min read
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