Archive for the ‘Value Pricing’ Category

Selling Value versus Price

Tuesday, May 8th, 2012

Now that we can see some light at the end of the tunnel, its time to re-evaluate how we sell value over price

We all have some much more competition now that Christie’s feels its important to sell our strengths and not rock bottom pricing.  Don’t get us wrong we do discount but what about selling our advantages and not just based on who can do it cheaper.

Our strengths are worth something right?  We feel that  people are willing to pay more for products and services when they think it is special or of value to them.

Christie’s strives to not only put a value on our services but also how do we present ourselves to the Hospitality Industry.  How do we get the point across to our valued clients that our services have value.

We like to play on our strengths.  Our products and services speak for themselves.  Instead of selling against our competitors we sell our services and products.  We know our competition and we know our company strengths.

Christie’s customer services are not the norm for photography companies.  We have a 24/7 real live answering service that pages our managers on duty to return calls after hours.  We return our correspondence within 12 hours.  We believe that our product and services are only as good as our customer service.

 Christie’s believes in selling value not price.  What do you all think?

 

 

IAEE Expo Expo IPAD WINNER IS????

Wednesday, December 15th, 2010

Congratulation to Mary Pat Heftman with National Restaurant Association Solutions for winning the IPAD during the IAEE EXPO EXPO Conference in New Orleans last week.  We had a great show and met some amazing planners and future partners.  We look forward to seeing everyone next year when the show is in Las Vegas!!!!..

Incentive Travel Photography

Wednesday, November 17th, 2010

Make sure when you are planning your next incentive trip you add photographic documentation to your budget.  What a great way to create an incentive for your sales staff to exceed their goals for next years trip, by showing them this past trip.   Incentive Trips have received some negative press these days.  We can change that by showing the volunteer hours these trips include through Press Releases and Media outlets through photography.   So, the next time, you are planning an incentive trip remember to book your professional photographer to document the event.

Things to consider when hiring an Event Photographer

Thursday, September 16th, 2010

1.  Adequate insurance in Place – Liability and Workers Comp

2.  Experience level

3.  Quality of Equipment

4.  Back-up equipment onsite

5.  Back-up staff available in case of emergency

6.  Usage rights – are you able to use the images without restriction

7.  Responsiveness – methods of communication (24/7)

8.  Payment terms

It is true that a picture iss worth a thousand words.  You want to ensure that the photos captured ar your event are not only of highes quality but showcase what you need to promote future events.

Have you Networked lately?

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

In the new economy networking is so important for survival.  Some tips for networking that I have learned along the way. 

1.  Get to know your potential client.  Don’t just start selling your product on them.

2.  Follow-up with your potential client the next day.

3.  Be genuine.  Don’t be a used car sales person.

4.  Pair yourself with quality partners.

Networking has made this professional photography company who it is today.  Remember to get out there and work the room correctly and things will happen for you too.

Recently in Orlando

Wednesday, July 14th, 2010

Recently, Orlando had (7) photographers with lights and backgrounds they (14) assistants for one job at the Hilton Bonnet Creek Resort.  Not only did we provided the staff but we also provided prints onsite. Make sure that when you have a large event that your Professional Photography Company can handle everything that is stated in the proposal.  Questions to ask.. 

1.  How many photographers do you have on staff?

2.  What is the largest job you have completed in one day?

 3.  What type of liability insurance and what is your coverage? 

4.  Ask for samples of the their work.

5.  What is the policy if we change items on-site?

6. Make sure you get everything in writing.

Christie’s is heading to the SITE Conference

Thursday, July 1st, 2010

Did you know that Christie’s Photographic Studios is heading to the SITE Conference.  We are also the conference photographer.  Come join us in Fort Lauderdale. FL, Friday, July 9th….  See you there.

Introducting our ISES-LV President

Tuesday, June 29th, 2010

Last week Angela Roberts CMP, CSEP, our very own National Sales Manager, was sworn in as the ISES Las Vegas Chapter President.  She officially takes office July 1st.  Congratulations Angela, from your team at Christie’s Photographic Studios, we are very proud of you and your accomplishments.  Christie’s believes in networking within associations and provides complimentary photography for most of the association meetings within Orlando, Miami, Tampa and Las Vegas.

So, you have a Corporate Event?

Monday, June 21st, 2010

    Corporate Photography Services have been offered by Christies Photographic Studios for over 28 years.  In today’s economy ROI is so important to corporations.  Photographs can add ROI to any event documentation.  The saying is “A photo is worth a thousand words”.  So, picture this, you are about to present to a large client and you have nothing to show them.  Will they choose your company?  (Maybe / Maybe Not)  If you had hired a Professional Photography Company the photos could have shown last year’s event or your latest product on display, assisting you in getting this large client.   So the next time you are thinking about your budget make sure you include a Professional Photographer to document your event.