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

Does the SiriusXM-Audacy Deal Actually Help SiriusXM?

Ultimately, I'm not criticizing SiriusXM for signing this deal. I just don't see the clear necessity behind it, at least not yet.

Tesla Guitarist Frank Hannon Talks Dickie Betts Legacy

"If you look at his music, he's one of the greatest unique guitarists. "

ESPN’s First Take Has an Opening, Skip Bayless Is the Answer

"Proven chemistry is difficult to manufacture. ESPN already knows this pairing works. With another opening on First Take, the easiest decision may also be the smartest one."

Tony Reali Reflects on His Journey From ‘Around the Horn’ To Building the ‘Real Deal’

"I use the term irresistible on this show. That’s the moments I’m chasing in this show. It’s the one you can’t resist when it shows up in your feed. You’ve seen it five times in that ten second clip, and you’re still unpacking some of the feelings behind it. That’s what success will look like for me building out a roster of shows bringing those feelings out in different ways."