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April 15, 2007. Handling Competition Part I. with Elaine Buckley. Handling Competition. Our Mission today is for you to…. learn and better understand your Competitors differences!. be able to provide a clear selling strategy, making it easier when dealing with Competitive pressures!. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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HandlingCompetition Part I
HandlingCompetition Part I
with Elaine Buckley
April 15, 2007
Handling CompetitionHandling Competition
Our Mission today is for you to…Our Mission today is for you to…
• be able to provide a clear selling strategy, making it easier when dealing with Competitive pressures!
• learn and better understand your Competitors differences!
The Agenda TodayThe Agenda Today
I. Three Schools of Thought on CompetitorsI. Three Schools of Thought on Competitors
III. The Five Most Valuable Words III. The Five Most Valuable Words
IV. Your Product FeaturesIV. Your Product Features
V. Other Supporting Tools/MethodsV. Other Supporting Tools/Methods
II. Review Different Types of CompetitorsII. Review Different Types of Competitors
3 Schools of Thought on Competition3 Schools of Thought on Competition
Don’tUnsell
It!
Don’tMention
It!
DON’T MENTION COMPETITION UNLESS THE CUSTOMER DOES.
► Every time you do, you encourage the customer to think,
“Perhaps I should take a look at this competitive product, they are obviously threatened by it”
DON’T TRY TO UN-SELL THE COMPETITION► No matter how tempting it is to discourage an Advertiser from
using a competitive product by reviewing their weaknesses, “Don’t do it!, instead encourage them to try your publication because of your strengths.
Don’t Ignore
It!
DON’T IGNORE COMPETITION and SELL PROFESSIONALLY►Acknowledge competition, and then get on with the benefits of the Shopper and its products.
Words of Caution!Words of Caution! Every adverse comment must have a basis of fact. If you can’t prove it; don’t say it!
If you don’t know how long or what the relationship with the competitor, to your advertiser, tread very carefully!
Remember be careful of violating “Anti Trust Laws”
Many Different types ofCompetitorsMany Different types ofCompetitorsDirect Mail - Other Shoppers, Red Plum, Val Pak, Money Mailers, Solo Mailers, Quarterly MagazinesPrint - Newspapers, Magazines, Yellow PagesOutdoor - Billboard, Bus Shelters, Bus BenchesElectronic - Cable TV, Commercial TV, Radio,
and the Internet
Who are Your Competitors?Who are Your Competitors?
Red Plum LA Times
Val Pak Money Mailer
Chamber of Commerce Community Newspapers
Yellow Pages Coupon Saver Recycler Online Rent-A-Bench
Dollar Saver For Rent Magazine
Time Warner Cable
AndMany Many
More!
Here are someGreat Competitive Sourcing
Here are someGreat Competitive Sourcing
• Newspaper• Yellow Pages• Coupon Mailers• Shoppers• Rack
Publications• Direct Mail• Trade
Magazines
Prospects who advertise in these vehicles believe in Print media…
Pre-Qualified Prospects or Warm Leads
Know Everything about your CompetitorKnow Everything about your Competitor
Rates
Distribution
Circulation
When Published
Programs
Testimonials
Sales Representitives
Strangths & Weaknesses
Create a difference
& prove the value of
your Publication; or
RATES become the
sole negotiating
point!
ren
Introducing the5 Key Advantage Words
Introducing the5 Key Advantage Words
1. Targeting2. Saturation3. Readership4. Reliability5. Flexibility (on TLI Exam)
The Definitions of the 5 Words
The Definitions of the 5 Words
Criteria Definition
TargetingThe ability to reach the
MOST profitable buying segments
SaturationThe ability to reach ALL
of the homes in a buying segment
ReadershipThe ability to advertise your message in a
medium that is welcomed into the home & READ
ReliabilityThe ability to place an advertising message
WHERE & WHEN it's needed
FlexibilityThe ability to CHANGE an ad weekly
and SELECT different products & programs
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Do you know the Common Features
of Your Paper?
Do you know the Common Features
of Your Paper?
What are your Features?What are your Features?Raise your hand if your Paper offers:TargetingZones, Demographic Profiles SaturationDelivered FREE! ReadershipSelect Groups, (ie Kids) or Offer Classified AdsReliabilityDaily, Weekly, or Monthly FrequencyFlexibility Different Programs, Ad Sizes, etc
Congratulations! You can use the 5 Words to Handle
Competition!
Congratulations! You can use the 5 Words to Handle
Competition!
1. Targeting2. Saturation3. Readership4. Reliability5. Flexibility
The Jose Taco Story!The Jose Taco Story!
Targeting Saturation Reliability Flexibility Readership
SubscriptionNewspapers
Yellow Pages
ElectronicMedia
Direct Mailers
Free Papers & Shoppers
Targeting Saturation Reliability Flexibility Readership
SubscriptionNewspaper
s
Yellow Pages
Electronic Media
Direct Mailers
Look at the Glaring Weakness !
Look at the Glaring Weakness !
Do you have the best of all Worlds Vs. your Competitors ?
Do you have the best of all Worlds Vs. your Competitors ?
5 Key Words Targeting Saturation Reliability Flexibility Readership
Free Papers & Shoppers
How does your Paper stack up?
Other visual examples to reflect your Papers advantages over the Competitors
Other visual examples to reflect your Papers advantages over the Competitors
Coverage/Circulation:
Media Comparison
Coverage/Circulation:
Media Comparison
Features Your
Papers Red Plum Newspaper
Mail Delivery
ROP Capabilities
Short Deadlines
High Insert Visibility
High Consumer Awareness
Targeting Capabilities
High Penetration
Documented Readership
55%
Other23.3%
LA Times14.1%
OC Register4.1%
Daily News3.5%
Readership StudiesMedia Audits
Readership by Hispanics Read Past 4 Editions
Readership StudiesMedia Audits
Readership by Hispanics Read Past 4 Editions
Source: The Media Audit Winter/Summer 2006
Here is your homework assignment & Pre-Requisite to H.C. Part II
Here is your homework assignment & Pre-Requisite to H.C. Part II
► Find out who and what your competitors are
and what they do!
► Identify their strengths & weaknesses in
comparison to yours!
► Learn what they have to offer and make sure it
is real and not a customer/rep perceptions!
How the 5 Key Words support the Features of
your Paper!
How the 5 Key Words support the Features of
your Paper!
ReadershipSaturation
Targeting
Reliability
Flexibility
With yourSupportingFeatures
The Answer to HandlingCompetitors!
Coming Soon…H. C. Part II
Coming Soon…H. C. Part II
April 15, 2007
Learn how to deal with Competitive Rate Pressures by…
WeighingThe ValueOf Price
Reductionv.s.
Response
Not Panicking and staying
calm
Reasoning With Your
Prospect
Getting All The
Facts
Citing theDangers
Of BuyingBased on
Rates
Thank You!Good Selling
Everyone!
Thank You!Good Selling
Everyone!
April 15, 2007
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