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.

Hunting For GSM Candidates

"Recently, I was asked for some referrals on a GSM job opening in a smaller Midwest city."

Seth Resler Wants Stations To Rethink How They Find Clients

"Hire someone who knows where the money is, not the promotions or supplies closet."

Keep Making the BSM Summit Work For You By Following Up

"If it is a connection that both parties see the value of, emails will get returned, and calls answered. If your first outreach isn't responded to, try one more time."

Live Radio Still Rules The Commute

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Breaking

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"Talent don't need to be coddled...What talent need is an honest partner."

Inside Adam Smith’s Journey From Barstool Sports to 97.5 The Fanatic

"It was a long recovery. For me and my family's sake, I wasn't even going to tip my toe in the water till I was absolutely ready to come back."

Why Catchphrases Are Not Content: A Radio Veteran’s Warning to Hosts

The catchphrase is like parsley on your plate at a fine restaurant. It adds a little specialness. The catchphrase should never be the main course.