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.

Start Selling Podcasts Before You Get Left Behind

Like radio advertisers, it is easier to sell podcast advertising to companies already using pods. You have to have an excellent match for them or a new idea.

The Dreaded Paperwork Problem

Find a quiet space, get high on caffeine, or light a candle. Whatever it takes for you be paperwork productive.

Be Wary Of Shoddy Research As 2023 Approaches

I am not keen on using the research that radio reaches 92% of everybody. I don't know many clients who can afford to buy enough radio to get a 92% reach.

Herb Tarlek, The Most Famous Radio Salesperson Who Never Lived

Tarlek taught us a few things about how to collect money from a client.

Planning Your 2023 Sales Budget

The bottom line is that most salespeople will be handed a 2023 budget that includes an increase from 2022.

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