Jeff Caves

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Jeff Caves is a sales columnist for BSM working in radio and digital sales for Cumulus Media in Dallas, Texas and Boise, Idaho. He is credited with helping launch, build, and develop Sports Radio The Ticket in Boise, into the market’s top sports radio station. During his 26 year stay at KTIK, Caves hosted drive time, programmed the station, and excelled as a top seller. You can reach him by email at jeffcaves54@gmail.com or find him on LinkedIn.

Want Big Revenue in 2023? Think Small

"Small independent businesses under fifty employees are the best targets to find a radio budget on the increase."

Do You Have Affirmations Of Gratitude?

"We are told to be grateful for what we have and remember it could be worse. That feels like a really low bar, right?"

4 Tips For Working with Small to Medium Businesses

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The Sales Survey Says…

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Paul Finebaum Reflects on His Legacy in Receiving the Sports Media Lifetime Achievement Award

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