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Media Sales Mastery

Jamie Woodanchor.fm
Media Sales Mastery exists to help you survive and thrive in the media sales industry. In each episode we arm you with information, insights and instantly applicable techniques from some of the world’s top media sales thought-leaders.
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Episodes

Deal Closing Discoveries

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 n...

Jun 20, 202539 minSeason 9Ep. 27

MedAI Sales Mastery

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 ...

Jun 05, 202545 minSeason 9Ep. 26

Pipeline Mastery

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 ...

May 23, 202541 minSeason 9Ep. 25

The Objection Advantage

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 thin...

May 09, 202537 minSeason 9Ep. 24

Inside Business Media

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 Ta...

Apr 18, 202542 minSeason 9Ep. 23

Sales Team Adoption

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...

Feb 28, 202528 minSeason 9Ep. 22

Selling Premium Media

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 on LinkedIn . For exclusive content and a chance to pick the topic and guide the show, connect with Jamie on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Feb 14, 202549 minSeason 9Ep. 21

Thriving Amidst Global Tech Dominance

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 ...

Jan 31, 20251 hr 9 minSeason 9Ep. 20

The Ideas Drought

Wade Kingsley, founder of The Ideas Business, returns to unpack a critical issue affecting advertising markets – the devaluation of creativity in soft, commoditized markets. We explore why innovation and idea-led solutions take a backseat during price- driven periods, how this impacts the industry, and strategies for reframing creativity as a tool to unlock value in even the toughest conditions. Follow Wade on LinkedIn. For exclusive content and a chance to pick the topic and guide the show, con...

Jan 17, 20251 hr 2 minSeason 9Ep. 19

The Lost Art Of Cold Calling

A re-broadcast of Jamie’s appearance on the Sales Reinvented Podcast where he unpacks the world of best practice cold calling. 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...

Dec 30, 202427 minSeason 9Ep. 18

Prospecting Masterclass

Edd Hayer CEO of Prospector joins to unpack the world of media sales prospecting. Contact Prospector on 1300 736 447 to discover how you can increase ROI and sell more effectively. Follow Edd 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...

Dec 06, 202450 minSeason 9Ep. 17

Revenue Winning Thinking

Jamie covers off the 4 C framework of revenue winning thinking. 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

Nov 17, 202432 minSeason 9Ep. 16

Dark Arts: Internal Politics Pt 2

Rob Atkinsons joins once again to unpack the world of internal politics. Book: Buy back your time by Dan Martell Follow Rob 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...

Nov 03, 202434 minSeason 9Ep. 15

Dark Arts: Internal Politics

Rob Atkinson joins to explore the world of internal politics. Follow Rob 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...

Oct 20, 202437 minSeason 9Ep. 14

Brief to Pitch pt 2

Lena Rapley returns to unpack brief to pitch workflows. Whilst most sales processes encompass everything from initial prospecting right through to post campaign analysis – the brief to pitch stage is its own unique subset of a great sales process. 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...

Sep 30, 202426 minSeason 9Ep. 13

Brief to Pitch

Lena Rapley joins to unpack brief to pitch workflows. Whilst most sales processes encompass everything from initial prospecting right through to post campaign analysis – the brief to pitch stage is its own unique subset of a great sales process. 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...

Sep 22, 202431 minSeason 9Ep. 12

Mastering sales messaging pt 2

Our returning guest, Will Aitken joins to unpack sales messaging. Check out Will ⁠ here⁠ . Check out Will’s sales course ⁠here⁠ . Connect with Will 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...

Jun 20, 202429 minSeason 9Ep. 11

Precision Prospecting Pt 2

Matthew Smith, CCO of Aspermont joins to unpack the tools, tactics, attitudes and behaviours of great prospectors. Connect with Matthew on ⁠LinkedIn⁠ . For exclusive content and a chance to pick the topic and guide the show, connect with Jamie on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ .

Jun 06, 202433 minSeason 9Ep. 10

Mastering sales messaging

Will Aitkin joins from Halifax, Nova Scotia to unpack the world of sales messaging. Check out Will here . Check out Will’s sales course here . Connect with Will 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...

May 23, 202428 minSeason 9Ep. 9

Precision Prospecting

Matthew Smith, CCO of Aspermont joins to unpack the tools, tactics, attitudes and behaviours of great prospectors. Connect with Matthew 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...

May 09, 202430 minSeason 9Ep. 8

Post-Pandemic Presentations

Our Guest is Nick Efstathiou, CEO of Central Media Group South Africa. Follow Nick 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...

Apr 25, 202443 minSeason 9Ep. 6

Power Scripts

In this episode we cover off a range of listener questions and provide some real time examples of how to respond / communicate through. 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...

Apr 08, 202448 minSeason 9Ep. 5

Product vs Proposition

Adam Cadwallader, CEO of Motio joins to unpack the vital difference between a media product and a media proposition. About Motio: www.motio.com.au/about/ Follow 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...

Mar 14, 202439 minSeason 9Ep. 4

Unearthing Killer Insights

Janelle Shinners – head of client engagement at VML is our returning guest. This is a follow up to one of the first podcast episodes we ever did – titled “data tells, insight sells”. Follow Janelle 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...

Feb 29, 202449 minSeason 9Ep. 3

Nailing an ideal week

Follow Amjad 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

Feb 15, 202442 minSeason 9Ep. 2

4 years of the podcast

We rebroadcast an interview from 2019 where Jamie was interviewed ahead of the launch of Media Sales Mastery. 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 Music by Donyea Goodman at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠donyeamusic.biz/onlinestore...

Feb 01, 202425 minSeason 9Ep. 1

Less is more in 2024

Jamie does a quick solo episode to wrap up the year and set the intention for 2024. We cover off the 4 things you need to do in 2024 to simplify your sales approach and beat the competition. 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 Music by Donyea Goodman at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠donyeamusic.biz/onlinestore...

Dec 30, 202328 minSeason 8Ep. 19

Pricing Power Plays

Adam Lang joins to unpack the world of pricing. Follow Adam on LinkedIn . Check out Mumbrellacast Check out Fear and Greed 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 Music by Donyea Goodman at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠donyeamusic.biz/onlinestore...

Nov 26, 202349 minSeason 8Ep. 18

Ethical Dilemmas

Tim Murphy joins to unpack the most common ethical dilemmas faced by media sales professionals and provide some strategies for working through them. Follow Tim 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 Music by Donyea Goodman at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠donyeamusic.biz/onlinestore...

Nov 12, 202351 minSeason 8Ep. 17

Selling in a downturn

Jamie covers off 4 principles to help you survive and thrive in a downturn. 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 Music by Donyea Goodman at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠donyeamusic.biz/onlinestore...

Sep 17, 202332 minSeason 8Ep. 16
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