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Outbound Sales for Advertising Media (Pre-Seed)

Outbound Sales playbook for advertising Media companies at Pre-Seed. Tailored to the advertising business model with implementation steps and expert guidance.

Timeline: 2-4 months

Prerequisites

  • Working MVP
  • Analytics tracking key events
  • Budget for 2-4 months

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Discovery & Audit phase for outbound sales in media. Focus on understanding the landscape and planning.

2

Strategy Design phase for outbound sales in media. Focus on understanding the landscape and planning.

3

Initial Implementation phase for outbound sales in media. Focus on execution and iteration.

4

Measurement Setup phase for outbound sales in media. Focus on execution and iteration.

5

Optimization Cycle phase for outbound sales in media. Focus on execution and iteration.

6

Scale & Systematize phase for outbound sales in media. Focus on execution and iteration.

Expected Outcomes

  • Validated outbound sales for advertising Media
  • KPI baselines established
  • Growth process documented

KPIs to Track

  • Activity per Rep
  • Reply Rate
  • Meeting Booked Rate
  • SQL Conversion
  • Average Deal Size

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Over-customizing for business model before validation
Ignoring unit economics
Not adapting messaging to buyer journey

Ehsan's Growth Commentary

After working with 73+ Media companies, the pattern is clear: Outbound Sales at the Pre-Seed stage requires founder-driven execution. The teams that win start smaller than they think they should and iterate 3x faster than their competitors.

The first 90 days of Outbound Sales for Media at Pre-Seed: weeks 1-2 audit and baseline, weeks 3-6 first experiments, weeks 7-12 double down on winners. Do not skip the baseline step.

EJ

Ehsan Jahandarpour

AI Growth Strategist & Fractional CMO

Forbes Top 20 Growth Hacker · TEDx Speaker · 716 Academic Citations · Ex-Microsoft · CMO at FirstWave (ASX:FCT) · Forbes Communications Council

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does Outbound Sales take to show results for Media at Pre-Seed?
Expect initial signals within 2-4 months. Pipeline impact takes 2-3 quarters. Track leading indicators weekly.
What budget should a Pre-Seed Media company allocate to Outbound Sales?
With $0-50K total growth budget, allocate 15-25% to Outbound Sales. Increase based on proven ROI.
What are common Outbound Sales mistakes for Media?
Scaling before validation, tracking vanity metrics, and underestimating the 2-4 months timeline.
Can a Pre-Seed team of 1-3 people execute Outbound Sales?
Yes. Focus on highest-impact activities and automate repetitive tasks. Start with one sub-channel.