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.

What Can Radio Do To Save Sales Jobs?

"We have lost trust, and without a radical turnaround, we will continue to do so."

Sell Smarter, Go Vertical

"Once you are in the door of a vertical prospect, the rest is easy."

Sell Transparency And Be Bombproof

"The next time you are in a competitive sales situation with two or three other stations pitching the same business, lead with the negative!"

The Tricky Balance Of A Sales Budget

The budget is almost due for 2022, are you due for the budget?

You Can Turn P1 Listeners Into Clients

"There is a lot of gold when you mine amongst the P1 Listeners for your station."

Breaking

Why Connell McShane Believes NewsNation’s Election Night Coverage Is Like Political NFL RedZone

“So on an election night, the election is the [sport]: who’s winning and why? How did we get to this point, or who said what about whom before we got to this point?”

How a Used Range Rover Made Paul Anderson Radio’s Agent

"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.