--- title: How to NOT let Conference Calls ruin your life description: Media director, Jeff Jones shares a few tips on how to have more productive conference calls. image: https://www.goodmediaideas.com/hs-fs/file-3168696150-jpg/images/conference-resized-600.jpg --- [Skip to main content](https://www.goodmediaideas.com/blog/bid/348558/How-to-NOT-let-Conference-Calls-ruin-your-life#main) - Our Work - [Agency Partners](https://www.goodmediaideas.com/agency_partners) - [Blog](https://www.goodmediaideas.com/blog) - - [![2023 GMI_Logo_Wide](https://www.goodmediaideas.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2023%20GMI_Logo_Wide.png?width=467&height=105&name=2023%20GMI_Logo_Wide.png) ![2023 GMI_Logo_Wide](https://www.goodmediaideas.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2023%20GMI_Logo_Wide.png?width=467&height=105&name=2023%20GMI_Logo_Wide.png) ![Good_Media_Ideas_320x132](https://www.goodmediaideas.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Good_Media_Ideas_320x132.png?width=320&height=132&name=Good_Media_Ideas_320x132.png) ![Good Media Ideas](https://www.goodmediaideas.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Good_Media_Ideas_320x132.png?width=320&height=132&name=Good_Media_Ideas_320x132.png)](https://www.goodmediaideas.com/) Open main navigation Close main navigation - Search - [Get Started](https://www.goodmediaideas.com/contact_us) - Our Work - [Agency Partners](https://www.goodmediaideas.com/agency_partners) - [Blog](https://www.goodmediaideas.com/blog) - - [Get Started](https://www.goodmediaideas.com/contact_us) Search # How to NOT let Conference Calls ruin your life by [Jeff Jones](https://www.goodmediaideas.com/blog/author/jeff-jones) Wed, Jan 22, 2014 @ 09:01 AM  *[A couple of month](https://www.goodmediaideas.com/blog/bid/348551/How-to-NOT-Let-Meetings-Ruin-Your-Life)s back, I wrote some tips on how to make meetings run much more smoothly and increase productivity. Another reality of the advertising - and business - world is the prevalence of conference calls, and they can be just as painful if not done right. So below are a few tips on how to handle these necessary evils, and help you enjoy your conference calls as much as the people in this stock photo.* Conference calls, video conferencing and web conferencing are becoming more and more popular. As conferencing technology become increasingly sophisticated, they can help increase efficiency and enhance the collaboration process. Companies are increasing use of off-site conferencing to increase regular communication with clients and vendors, and reduce time and travel costs incurred by in-person meetings.![conference call](https://www.goodmediaideas.com/hs-fs/file-3168696150-jpg/images/conference-resized-600.jpg?width=207&height=310&name=conference-resized-600.jpg) Without question though, face to face meetings are the most productive. The interaction and nonverbal communication from being at the same table is invaluable. However, conference calls are oftentimes necessary due to time constraints and the need to include participants from multiple locations. For those that are conferencing in from your home, car or on the golf course, here are a few helpful tips for ya'll (that's southern for youz guys): There you have it - just a few tips to help make conference calls more productive. The same rules for efficient and effective meetings apply here as well, like having an agenda, summarizing decisions made, and setting realistic deadlines. Remember: **be brief, decisive and action-oriented**.  Here's to more productive meetings and calls for you in the new year! *McCulloch+Company is an advertising media services company that integrates the innovation of digital media with the strengths of traditional paths. Founded in 1984 and located in historic Roswell, Georgia, McCulloch+Company is regarded as one of the Southeast's preeminent media agencies. The agency is skilled at managing B2B and B2C clients in a multitude of industry categories.* *Click [here](https://www.goodmediaideas.com/contact/) to contact us for a free media plan evaluation.* **Tags:** [how to run a good conference call,](https://www.goodmediaideas.com/blog/topic/how-to-run-a-good-conference-call) [Tripp and Tyler,](https://www.goodmediaideas.com/blog/topic/tripp-and-tyler) [digital advertising agency,](https://www.goodmediaideas.com/blog/topic/digital-advertising-agency) [good media ideas,](https://www.goodmediaideas.com/blog/topic/good-media-ideas) [media planning,](https://www.goodmediaideas.com/blog/topic/media-planning) [Agency,](https://www.goodmediaideas.com/blog/topic/agency) [TV media buying,](https://www.goodmediaideas.com/blog/topic/tv-media-buying) [conference calls,](https://www.goodmediaideas.com/blog/topic/conference-calls) [how to run a good meeting](https://www.goodmediaideas.com/blog/topic/how-to-run-a-good-meeting) Post by [Jeff Jones](https://www.goodmediaideas.com/blog/author/jeff-jones) Wed, Jan 22, 2014 @ 09:01 AM ### Related Articles ## Comments ### Get More Good Media Ideas Sign up to receive notifications when a new blog is posted from Good Media Ideas. 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