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... Employees Articles Blog Photos Group Connections Reviews IMMS Library Immerse yourself in our stacks. Take some time and browse through our library. We have thousands of articles, checklists, tip sheets, sales letters, and more! Communications Marketing Customer Service Planning Finance/Accounting Risk Management Human Resources Selling Legal and E&O Technology Life/Financial Services Glossaries Management Resources & Links Categories Popular Recent All Back Using Publicity To Enhance Your Agency's Image 4/30/2013 12:00:00 AM by CompleteMarkets Editor , LuNell Gilliland This content has not been rated yet. As money gets tight, many agencies instinctively react by cutting back advertising. To save money, they decrease the size of their Yellow Pages ad, drop local newspaper ads and radio spots, and cancel direct mail projects. No one ... sales ideas have benefited the firm and customers. Once the article is published, make reprints to include with your direct mailings to prospects and to insert into your customers' monthly statements. The article positions you as a professional expert. And people like dealing with pros. If writing isn't your forte, contact community or trade associations about public speaking. Many IIAA or PIA chapters require panel members or speakers at local meetings. Community groups are always looking for capable luncheon speakers. Get your name on their lists. Of course, your topic will recount one of your agency's recent successes. Contact your automation vendor and volunteer to be interviewed whenever their newsletter needs a customer testimonial or profile. Volunteer to conduct a workshop at a regional or national users group meeting. Participate with the vendor's product committee ...

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Using Publicity To Enhance Your Agency's Image
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... between closing a sale and losing it rests with the presentation. Whether you're selling a product or an idea, the ability to present effectively is the difference between acceptance and rejection. Yet, most Americans would rather die than give a speech. Whatever the facts, the idea of standing in front of an audience ranks far below going to the dentist for most people. Even though the fear of public speaking runs deep, the ability to get an audience's attention, hold it for a period of time, persuade them to your viewpoint, and then move them to action is a skill that anyone can learn. Speaking - like writing - is valuable in business because it indicates an ability to think, analyze ideas, make judgments, develop arguments that command attention, and organize information in a ... because the exposure is total. You're there by yourself; you're the one being put to the test. The emperor has no clothes. Because the fear of failing is so strong, we run for cover. Anyone who has taken a class in public speaking knows the feeling. When the moment comes for the next presentation, everyone slides down in their chairs. The key to becoming an effective speaker is conquering the fear of failure. To make a successful presentation focus attention on the audience rather than on what you're doing. You'll overcome your fear by learning to think like a listener. By following these suggestions, speaking can become an enjoyable and rewarding experience for you and your audience: Prepare yourself for the critics. Even experienced, professional speakers have critics. Because speaking means exposure, ...

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... know you and your firm. They've heard of you-and being recognized makes a huge difference in sales success. And they've heard of you because you've been marketing yourself effectively. Marketing is establishing an image in the minds of your prospects. What comes to most people's minds when they think of Federal Express, Disney, and Allstate Insurance? Fast, friendly and clean, and good hands. When the public can easily associate your name with what you represent, that's effective marketing. But you're running a smaller business on a limited budget. How can you possibly establish a powerful, memorable image in the minds of your prospects? First, decide what image you want to project. Traits to choose from include reliable, knowledgeable, top-quality products, responsive service, involved in the community, and value-added ... how your product or service is used and what people would be interested in knowing about it. Contractors, interior designers, printers, financial consultants, accountants-someone is interested in what you have to say. Speak to groups. Since writing can be great marketing, take your written word to the podium. Articles are speeches, and speeches are articles. Local groups and trade associations are always looking for speakers for their meetings. If you're nervous about speaking, join Toastmasters to overcome your fear. Volunteer for community projects. Circulating with those you want to do business with is a great way to get your name out. Choose an activity you believe in and enjoy working on. Use press releases to get your name out. Any industry continuing-education class completed, certification or designation earned, award received ...