The sale might be done, but the real work is just beginning.In this episode of Media Sales Mastery, we’re joined by Taz Papoulias; an experienced agency leader with a background on both publisher and buyer sides of the table; to explore what best-in-class post-sales service really looks like in the media industry.We unpack the behaviours, systems, and habits that separate great sellers from forgettable ones after the deal is done. From setting up flawless execution to protecting campaign performance, this is a tactical guide to what happens after the brief is won.Connect with Taz on LinkedIn.For exclusive content and a chance to pick the topic and guide the show, connect with Jamie on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Edited, Hosted and Produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joanne Helder⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

How do you succeed in media sales when you're not the market leader?In this episode of Media Sales Mastery, we’re joined by Jacqui La Brooy, Chief Commercial Officer of Urban List—a high-growth, digitally native media business operating across Australia, New Zealand and Singapore.We unpack what it takes to sell a challenger brand in an environment where established media businesses often dominate the brief, command greater share of spend, and have expansive resources. From navigating entrenched buying frameworks to finding your voice inside a crowded agency, this conversation is packed with insights for media sellers working within independent, niche, or rapidly scaling media organisations.Connect with Jacqui on LinkedIn.For exclusive content and a chance to pick the topic and guide the show, connect with Jamie on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Edited, Hosted and Produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joanne Helder⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode of Media Sales Mastery, we’re joined by Belinda MacPherson, GM of SMB Growth and Marketplace at News Corp Australia, to break down the underrated superpower of elite media sellers—great uncovery. From decoding vague briefs to spotting commercial intent, Belinda shares tactical ways to improve discovery conversations, build trust fast, and write better briefs that lead to stronger creative and better deals. If you’ve ever left a client meeting thinking “Did I actually get what I needed?”—this one’s for you.For exclusive content and a chance to pick the topic and guide the show, connect with Jamie on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Edited, Hosted and Produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joanne Helder⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

AI is not the future—it’s already here, and media sellers who learn how to use it effectively will outperform their competition. In this episode of Media Sales Mastery, we’re talking to Jake Dunlap, one of the most forward-thinking sales strategists today, about how AI—specifically ChatGPT—can improve both the quality and quantity of media sales performance. This episode gets tactical on exactly where AI can deliver the biggest return on investment for media sellers, including:Using ChatGPT as a media sales training toolHow AI can improve client research & insights Prospecting & outreach—how to use ChatGPT to unlock new opportunitiesPrepping for meetings & objections using AIAI in deal negotiation & contract closingExpect practical takeaways you can apply to your role immediately!Connect with Jake on LinkedIn.skaled.comAI Powered Seller podcastGrab a copy of The Innovative SellerJoin our FREE Innovative Seller NewsletterAccess the Innovative Seller Resource CenterFor exclusive content and a chance to pick the topic and guide the show, connect with Jamie on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Edited, Hosted and Produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joanne Helder⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Adam Cadwallader, CEO of Motio is our returning guest on the show. Adam brings a unique perspective as a media sales leader and now as the CEO of an ASX-listed business with a national sales team. He’s got a strong POV on what separates great reps from good ones—and it all starts with the pipeline.Connect with Adam on LinkedIn.For exclusive content and a chance to pick the topic and guide the show, connect with Jamie on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Edited, Hosted and Produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joanne Helder⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Objections aren’t the enemy—they’re insight. In this episode, we’re joined by media executive and consultant Steve Hirst to challenge conventional thinking around objection handling.We explore how to proactively dismantle objections before they show up, use better messaging to neutralize resistance, and reframe objections as powerful commercial signals.If you’ve ever felt stuck following a script or like you’re fighting your client instead of selling to them, this episode will rewire your thinking—and your results.www.mediastreetconsulting.comFor exclusive content and a chance to pick the topic and guide the show, connect with Jamie on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Edited, Hosted and Produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joanne Helder⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Deeon Mladin, Head of Sales APAC at Octomedia, joins Media Sales Mastery to deliver the definitive guide to selling business / trade media.In a world where most media sales revolve around mass audiences and B2C advertising, selling to industries, professionals, and niche business audiences requires an entirely different approach.This episode is packed with practical, actionable strategies for frontline media sellers and media sales leaders navigating the complexities of B2B media sales.Key Takeaways:How B2B media sales differ from B2C and broadcast media salesHow to justify premium pricing for niche audiencesHow to position business media as a must-have for advertisersObjection handling and tactics for selling high-value mediaOctomedia’s approach to B2B media sales (without revealing commercially sensitivedetails)For exclusive content and a chance to pick the topic and guide the show, connect with Jamie on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Edited, Hosted and Produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joanne Helder⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Need to roll out a new product, process, initiative or business rule to the sales team?Jamie covers off 4 key pillars of effectively managing sales team adoption.For exclusive content and a chance to pick the topic and guide the show, connect with Jamie on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Edited, Hosted and Produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joanne Helder⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Stephanie Antonis, Director of commercial engagement – Forbes Australia, joins to discuss the strategies, challenges, and nuances of selling premium media. From identifying the right clients to maintaining brand prestige amidst market pressures, Stephanie shares insights for thriving in this competitive niche.Connect with Stephanie onLinkedIn.For exclusive content and a chance to pick the topic and guide the show, connect with Jamie on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Edited, Hosted and Produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joanne Helder⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Brian Gallagher, former Chief Sales Officer of Southern Cross Austereo and Chairperson of Boomtown, joins to explore the challenges and strategies for selling traditional media in a market dominated by global tech platforms. The AI POWERED SELLER PODCAST www.boomtown.com.au For exclusive content and a chance to pick the topic and guide the show, connect with Jamie on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Edited, Hosted and Produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joanne Helder⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠