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.

You Need A Little Devil In You To Prospect Properly

"Jones thinks it is impossible to prospect more than 18 customers, and I agree with him."

Do It Yourself: Start Selling Home Improvement

Audio consumers, either radio or podcast listeners, turn out to be “massive spenders” in the home improvement category.

Need A Big Sales Idea For Q1? How About Losing Weight?

"Have an official launch party complete with a Last Supper and unveil your incentive program."

How Can Radio Get Serious About Lead Generation?

"With so many new sales reps quitting the business because of this activity, why hasn't the radio industry embraced hiring an in-house expert at lead generation or outsourced the task?"

Erwin Ephron Made Advertising What It Is Now & His Advice Still Works

"Before he died, he was railing about the fractionalized media; it would be interesting to hear what he thought in 2021."

Breaking

Dan Patrick “Disappointed” by Stephen A. Smith’s Handling of Lane Johnson’s Mental Health Comments on First Take

"Don't joke about that [mental health]. I would say you're better. I don't know if you are."

Joel Oxley: WTOP’s Core Mission Hasn’t Changed Despite Radio’s Evolution

"Our advertising revenue when I started was 90% from ad agencies. Now, it’s 85% direct, so there’s been a really big difference in how business is done as well."

College GameDay Forced Inside This Saturday Due To Hurricane Isaias

"The university said it will not allow overnight camping at the coliseum. Instead, fans can begin lining up at the north and east entrances at 5:15 a.m. Saturday."