Book Club Discussion – Flying Lessons and Other Stories

In this Aviation Sales & Marketing Book Club, we explore Flying Lessons & Other Stories — a middle-grade anthology with big lessons for marketers. While the stories are fiction, the storytelling techniques are powerful and relevant: emotional hooks, structured narratives, character arcs, and more. In a time when aviation is misunderstood or villainized in [...]

This workshop brought together the ABCI team, Michael Duke of DBT Aero, Debbie Murphy of JetBrokers, Ericka Essington of Air Nurses, and several other guests for a practical, no-nonsense look at how AI is actually being used in aviation marketing today. We examined where AI genuinely speeds up real work—and where it quietly derails [...]

In this insightful book club session, the ABCI team is joined by clients Ben Neivert of DBT Aero, Chris Vidales of MagJet and Ericka Essington of Air Nurses take a dive deep into The Revenue Zone by Tom Burton—a modern playbook for B2B sales and marketing that challenges traditional funnels and focuses on guiding [...]

From hangar fires to cyberattacks to PR nightmares—every aviation company will face a crisis at some point. This workshop from ABCI breaks down how to prepare, respond, and recover without losing your business or your reputation. Join me (Paula Williams) and the ABCI team plus Ericka Essington of ‪@AirNurses‬ as we walk through real [...]

In this thought-provoking book club session, the team dives into Unconscious Branding by Douglas Van Praet—a marketing book that challenges the 100-year-old AIDA model (Attention, Interest, Desire, Action) and proposes a more modern, emotional, and behavior-driven seven-step process. From pattern interruption to shifting brand associations, the group explores how to apply these concepts to [...]

In this Brand Workshop session, we dive deep into what makes a brand truly effective—starting with the bold moves (and missteps) made by major names like Cracker Barrel and Jaguar. Whether you’re building a brand from scratch or managing a legacy logo with loyal fans, this session is packed with real-world examples, aviation insights, [...]

As someone who’s helped aviation companies sell more for years, I’ve watched “aviation” expand to include UAVs and drones—and it’s changing the rules for everyone from airlines to apple orchards. it is one of the sectors we serve, and is rapidly evolving. In this roundtable, I invited Dana Knight of SkedFlex Vertical UAV Software, [...]

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 [...]