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.

Keep Up With Inflation By Increasing Sales Package Prices

The long-running conclusion is that the rates increase when the demand heats up on a radio station. But, how about when our cost-of-living increases?...

Money Isn’t The Key Reason Why Sellers Sell Sports Radio

I started selling sports radio because I enjoyed working with clients who loved sports, our station, and wanted to reach fans with our commercials and promotions.

There Are Ad Dollars Waiting For Radio At The Dentist

Dental and medical insurance companies vary on whether they cover these specialist procedures in part, complete, or at all. So, these specialists must compete on price, convenience, and specialty. And what better way to ease into an advertising campaign than using a trusted on-air talent to explain the whole process?

Now is the Time for a FREE GAS Radio Promotion

Gas prices are brutally high with no relief in sight. Jeff Caves says now is the time to be the good guys, grab some good will and make some money with a FREE GAS promotion.

Radio Was and Is About One Thing: Selling Time

Radio sales has always been about the ability to devise creative ways to sell the one thing we have: time. That sentiment has never been truer than today.

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Is Disney+ the First Step Toward a Super Bowl Paywall

"The Super Bowl is still free. Enjoy it while you can. Someday, the most expensive part of your Super Bowl party might not be the beer, the wings or the ridiculous price of guacamole."

Why College GameDay Is a Blueprint for News/Talk Radio Success

It’s about belonging. Viewers feel like they’re part of something bigger than themselves. The best News/Talk stations create that same feeling. They become a gathering place for listeners who share common interests, concerns, passions and experiences.

How KUTX Turned Connection Into Ratings Success in Austin

“People will say, ‘I don't like that one song you're playing,’ but they don't leave because they want to know what's coming up next.”

Miller Night Football Reveals the Chaos Behind Dennis Miller’s Monday Night Football Run

"Dennis Miller did not become a great football broadcaster. What he did do was briefly bring back the luster of Monday Night Football in all its brilliant glory."