John Foust

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Read any good catalogs lately?

There are other approaches to advertising creativity, but catalogs excel when it comes to descriptions of product features and benefits, writes veteran sales trainer John Foust.

In his latest installment of “Ad-Libs,” Foust points to some standout examples from L.L. Bean catalogs.

John Foust, advertising, ad-libs

In search of the perfect headline

A headline can make or break an ad. It’s important to look for connections between what the audience needs and how the advertiser can meet those needs.

Veteran sales trainer John Foust gives suggestions for doing just that in his latest installment of “Ad Libs.”

John Foust, advertising, ad-libs

Advertising sales is a problem-solving business

Being observant can go a long way in selling advertising.

In the most recent installment of his “Ad-Libs” column, veteran sales trainer John Foustdiscusses five things to consider before approaching a potential new client.

John Foust, advertising, ad-libs

9 things to keep in your ‘go-bag’ for ad presentations

In order to be prepared for anything you might need in an ad presentation, be sure to pack a “go-bag,” writes veteran sales trainer John Foust in his latest installment of “Ad-Libs.”

In his column, Foust highlights nine key basics to make sure to include.

John Foust, advertising, ad-libs

Focus on benefits when marketing new products

There’s a reason why advertising veterans have always preached the value of product benefits. People don’t buy features, they buy benefits.

In his latest installment of “Ad-libs,” sales trainer John Foust discusses how publishers can drive this point home.

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It pays to pay attention

Two advertising sales stories, one lesson. When you’re face-to-face with a client, it pays to pay attention to what they’re saying.

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