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Liz Farquhar

Liz Farquhar is the resident Content Strategist at List Partners Inc. and Winmo.
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Why National Brands are Moving to a "Technology of Record" Model

by Liz Farquhar | April 06, 2016

Much like the agency of record, a technology of record serves as the primary SaaS or software solution used to empower business growth from marketing, advertising and sales strategies. Whether than being "narrow and deep" or "wide and shallow," technology of record tries to be both deep and wide.

Political Ad Spend for National & Local Campaigns: Where are the Best Opportunities to Win More?

by Liz Farquhar | March 28, 2016

It is generally assumed that national political contests are the best way to win more business. However, you may be surprised to find out that is not always the case.

The Role of "Micro-moments" in Strategic New Business Development

by Liz Farquhar | March 25, 2016

Micro-moments are small, but mighty touch points along the path to purchase that are hugely valuable when used effectively for new business acquisition. 

The Strategy Behind Nike's Growing Investment in Sports Sponsorships and Athlete Endorsements

by Liz Farquhar | March 22, 2016

After dropping another star athlete in the midst of yet another scandal, it seems the time has come for Nike to reevaluate its sponsorship strategy. 

5 Simple Ways to Improve Sales and Prospecting Productivity

by Liz Farquhar | March 14, 2016

The productivity of your sales team has a profound impact on your profitability and overall revenue growth.

Sales Lessons from Google on Programmatic Advertising & Winning Micro-moments

by Liz Farquhar | March 07, 2016

Google has adopted a new programmatic-first approach to selling advertising in order to compete for consumers attention during important micro-moments along the path to purchase.

The Future of Viewability Standards & Transactions

by Liz Farquhar | February 29, 2016

In a recent report by the Association of National Advertisers (ANA), almost two-thirds of respondents said they were prepared to alter their advertising spend if they don’t get the independent viewability figures they want. A shocking 90% said they that they were not confident that industry...

Why Invest in Online Video Advertising?

by Liz Farquhar | February 25, 2016

Up to this point, marketers, advertisers and publishers have primarily used video advertising as a way to build brand awareness. Hence, the key performance indicators (KPIs) historically tied to this form of advertising generally pertain to audience reach and engagement.

However, new evidence...

The Mobile Opportunity for Sponsorship Sales Growth

by Liz Farquhar | February 23, 2016

The rapid expansion of mobile marketing and advertising is providing fuel for many new business opportunities – and one of the most interesting is sponsorship sales.

Top CMO Shifts Creating New Business Opportunities

by Liz Farquhar | February 08, 2016

For national brands, the most accurate indication of new business opportunities on the horizon is the appointment of a new chief marketing officer (CMO).

Video Advertising Trends & Ad Spend Predictions

by Liz Farquhar | February 03, 2016

Engagement and digital ad viewability have become big hitters in the industry, triggering unprecedented spend increases on video advertising this year. The process for media planning and buying looks very different today than it did even just a couple of years ago. Advertisers are actively shifting...

The Future of Mobile Advertising & Programmatic

by Liz Farquhar | February 01, 2016

The marketing industry has undergone some big changes in recent years. However, up to this point, nothing has been as revolutionary as mobile. 

Mobile device usage is growing at an unprecedented rate, which of course means that every marketer and advertiser wants in on the action. 

How Condé Nast Digital Grew Revenue by 40%

by Liz Farquhar | January 06, 2016

In 2015, Condé Nast Digital nearly doubled its annual revenue. The publisher claims that this unprecedented growth was fueled by programmatic buying options as well as innovative and creative ad inventory.

What is the Ad-blocking Economy all about?

by Liz Farquhar | December 29, 2015

These days, it seems like ad-blocking and its growing economy are at the center of the digital advertising universe. Likely, due to the fact that this trend has pretty much turned the industry into a nightmarish, never-ending Mad Hatter tea party. 

What is Ad Viewability?

by Liz Farquhar | December 14, 2015

If you work in digital ad sales, you've probably heard increasing demand from advertisers for ad viewability metrics. This new trend has the potential to change the ad publication landscape in a big way.

Why Sales Forecasting Is Not Only Important, It's Vital

by Liz Farquhar | December 07, 2015

For any company, regardless of size, sales forecasting is one of the most critical pieces of information for prospecting success and long-term business growth.

How Successful Sales Executives Create Effective Prospecting Strategies

by Liz Farquhar | November 30, 2015

These days, sales executives and their teams are expected to constantly measure prospecting effectiveness, in addition to justifying every cost based on ROI and the bottom line.

Winmo Enhances Prospecting Intelligence with Mobile and Video Advertising Data

by Liz Farquhar | November 20, 2015

To further empower customers to win more business, Winmo now offers deeper sales intelligence on mobile and video advertising. Brand profiles now include enhanced digital spending insights, allowing you to qualify online, mobile and digital video advertising opportunities with greater precision...

Why Your Outbound Sales & Marketing Strategy Fails to Generate New Business

by Liz Farquhar | November 10, 2015

Is outbound marketing getting you down? Are you seeing declining profits from your cold calls and outreach? Are your leads vanishing?

Last-minute Media Sales Opps for Q4 Prospecting

by Liz Farquhar | October 16, 2015

At this point, if you haven't hit your Q4 goals you're probably getting close to that "all hope is lost" stage.