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Is It Time to Panic? A Brief History of Aviation Marketing Trends Aviation has been through shocks before. Before 9/11, business aviation was often marketed around access: freedom, convenience, productivity, family travel, and the ability to reach more places on your own schedule. After 9/11, the theme shifted toward security. Buyers cared more about [...]

This discussion uses Marcus Sheridan’s Endless Customers as a practical framework for building trust before a sales conversation. The central idea is that buyers are not looking for more marketing activity; they want a clear result and enough confidence to move forward. The old title, They Ask, You Answer, emphasizes the process. Endless Customers [...]

In this session, I focused on one of the most profitable but least glamorous parts of marketing in aviation: resales, recaptures, referrals, and subscription-style thinking. In a small industry like ours, the first transaction is rarely the whole story. The real value comes from building relationships that lead to repeat business, referrals, and long-term [...]

In this insightful ABCI Book Club session, our team dives deep into No B.S. Marketing to the Affluent by Dan Kennedy — a timeless classic that’s more relevant than ever in today’s shifting economy. With team members and aviation professionals from around the world, we discuss what it really takes to market to high-net-worth [...]

Seasoned exhibitor or attending your first show this year? This session will help you get more return from your trade show investment. We talk about what actually works on the floor—and what doesn’t—including setting realistic expectations, finding the right shows, creating engaging experiences, and mastering the all-important follow-up. Trade shows are still incredibly powerful [...]

In this wide-ranging and candid book club session, the ABCI team dives into the unpredictable world of YouTube—its power, pitfalls, and potential for aviation marketers. The conversation kicks off with a mysterious disappearing book, then pivots to how-to content, ethical video creation, and the surprising staying power of longer videos. The team debates faceless [...]

We’re diving into a timely and impactful read published by Trailblazer Media—focused on one of the most pressing topics for us and our aviation clients: effective social media. From battling the ever-shifting algorithms to creating content that actually resonates, this discussion taps into both our team’s insights and the collective experience of our marketing [...]

Struggling to network effectively on LinkedIn or other social platforms? You’re not alone. In this down-to-earth session, we explore the real challenges aviation professionals face when it comes to online networking—like not knowing what to say, finding the right people, and making the awkward transition from small talk to meaningful business conversations. You’ll hear [...]