Audio Video News

Primedia has announced <I>The Connected Guide To The Digital Home</I>, the first consumer magazine dedicated entirely to adopting and integrating audio, video, information, telecommunications, security, and other personal and home technologies. Formerly known as <I>Audio Video Interiors</I> (<I>AVI</I>), the standard-bearer for the home theater revolution, <I>The Connected Guide To The Digital Home</I> is being introduced as the natural evolution of <I>AVI</I>.

We are seeking a seasoned sales professional to sell both print and online advertising in west coast territory for 2 leading enthusiast magazines and 3 websites in the home entertainment/consumer electronics industry.
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<LI>Strong sales, presentation and negotiating skills</LI>
<LI>Develop new and cultivate existing business within the region (consultative sales skills a must!)</LI>
<LI>Ability to develop key client, agency and industry relationships at all levels. </LI>
<LI>Innovative and creative sales approach with strong business acumen </LI>
<LI>Must be well organized and have excellent verbal and written communication skills.</LI>
<LI>Promote and sell high-profile special projects (i.e. single-sponsored special sections, supplements, online events)</LI>
<LI>Travel for in-person client meetings and tradeshows</LI>
<LI>Prospect within territory for all potential advertisers</LI>
<LI>Maintain and grow substantial existing advertising base</LI>
<LI>Maintain database of all advertisers and prospects within territory</LI>
<LI>Plan and execute strategy to communicate features/benefits of all products to prospects and advertisers</LI>
<LI>Know all products and how to best present them </LI>
<LI>Follow through on sales and commitments with advertisers, prospects and peers</LI>
<LI>Submit thorough, accurate, timely reports and paperwork</LI>
<LI>Research prospects and advertisers to be familiar with their businesses</LI>
<LI>Revenue growth for online, print, events, sponsorships and custom publishing</LI>
<LI>Experience in making sales calls and closing business is a MUST</LI>
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Please send resumes and salary history to <A HREF="mailto:resumes@primedia.com">resumes@primedia.com</A>

The Oregon Trail Blazers of the National Basketball League lived up to their name in more ways than one on Friday, March 5, when they teamed up with <A HREF="http://www.unitymotion.com/">Unity Motion</A> and Oregon Public Broadcasting for the West Coast's first-ever professional basketball game in HDTV. Oregon PBS has the only functional HDTV system in the state.