Jeff Caves

202 POSTS
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.

Ben Franklin Knew When To Spend Money, Do Your Clients?

"Remember, even Low-Ball Lenny deserves love."

The Letter Every Young Seller Should Receive

"The longer you stay in the radio business, the more you will be able to create your own path to hit your numbers. But you are new to the business, so you have a lot of choices to make very soon."

Don’t Settle For Less, Ask For More

"Carter reminds us that some of the most important questions we can ask in a negotiation are the ones we need to ask ourselves first."

Advertising Is About Memories, Not Sales

"We would have a hard time justifying our sales proposals if it were based on these rare occasions where someone was persuaded by an ad to buy something they normally wouldn’t."

Don’t Shoot The Messengers For Executive Decisions

"These younger employees have learned faster, more, and differently than any baby boomer. They know better."

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."