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Dave Eckstein

who has written 35 posts for The Catalyst.

May
24
2010

Optimism in the Auto Industry

Dave Eckstein | A few soundbytes from ESA’s Real Auto Answers webinar puts the current state of the auto industry into perspective.

May
5
2010

Media’s Best-Kept Secret: Local Broadcast TV

Dave Eckstein | Be careful what you believe about media today. Everybody has an opinion.

Mar
31
2010

Paid Search Advertisers: Switch to Broadcast TV

Dave Eckstein | The $3 cost-per-click on paid search is a waste of money for most local advertisers.

Mar
26
2010

Abuzz About Buzz

Dave Eckstein | Wondering how Google’s big foray into social media (Buzz) will effect local biz? We’ve got a few ideas.

Mar
19
2010

How’s Your Bracket Looking?

Dave Eckstein | How can the madness of March make us better salespeople?

Jan
26
2010

The Massive Exodus from Print Media

Dave Eckstein | The glut of dying media (print) at the local level is about to change hands. Are you ready?

Dec
16
2009

Ten Dirty Secrets of Paid Search, Part 2

Dave Eckstein | For local advertisers, paid search is failing at its main objective, converting leads into customers (Part 2).

Dec
7
2009

Ten Dirty Secrets of Paid-Search, Part 1

Dave Eckstein | For local advertisers, paid search is failing at its main objective, converting leads into customers.

Nov
30
2009

Retail Lessons From A New and Improved Walmart

Chris Ohlinger, CEO of SIRS | Love ‘em or hate ‘em, Walmart’s recent moves hold a few lessons for local retailers today.

Oct
1
2009

Three Ways Google Adwords Fails The Local Business

Dave Eckstein | Tempted by the “cheap and easy” feel to paid search? Local advertisers had better look elsewhere.