"WCAP in Lowell Ma. was named the "Business of the Year" in 2010. We also have a weekly radio show presented by the Lowell Chamber on Thursdays at 11am."
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Bill Wayland replied to Rebecca Schwartz's discussion 'Friday Poll: Has Your Station Been Recognized by the Chamber of Commerce?'Bill Wayland replied to Joyce Routson's discussion 'How to avoid the summer doldrums in radio sales'" I worked at WCOZ and WRKO in Boston. Our hottest months were in the good old summertime. Had to tell Budweiser they couldn't have an exclusive. Now I 'm with a news/talk station but, so far, the summer doldrums don't effect…"
Bill Wayland replied to Rick L Murphy's discussion 'Free Copy library'"Sitting here without a clue on a Sunday. Football tomorrow night, Patriots Vs Jets. Of course I can use all you got Rick."
Bill Wayland replied to Ron Revere's discussion 'High School Sports'"Ron:
Most high school football in our region is played on Friday nights. Which game shall we cover? How about all of them. We created a show called "Pigskin Press Pass" with an anchor in studio and correspondents in the field. Last year…"
Bill Wayland replied to Rebecca Schwartz's discussion 'Friday Poll: Cold Call Etiquette'"It depends. I lean to the formal until I know the client well enough. However, lets say we have a prospect who signs all his correspondence and his ads with his nickname. In that case I'll go with that (sometimes). Its a case of what I sense…"
Bill Wayland replied to Rebecca Schwartz's discussion 'Friday Poll: Weathering the Weather'"Joe:
I worked in a dump one time where the fire alarm frequently sounded. We kept "American Pie" for such occasions. The firehouse was a block away so we were in and out before the music ended. If it didn't, it might have been…"
Bill Wayland replied to Rebecca Schwartz's discussion 'Friday Poll: Weathering the Weather'"Dennis:
Maybe we should review some of the worst trash heaps we we worked in. I could contribute."
Bill Wayland replied to Jill Sadey's discussion 'Builder /Developer Ideas'"Good Friday morning. "Black Dog Builders" has a two hour show with us at WCAP & www.980WCAP.com every Friday from 11am til 1pm (Eastern), repeated Sunday mornings from 9am til 11am. "Black Dog" is mostly high end remodeling…"
Bill Wayland replied to Rebecca Schwartz's discussion 'Friday Poll: Weathering the Weather'"The Blizzard of 78. Boston ground to a halt. I was working at WHDH (AM) & WCOZ (FM). Doug Limerick, now of ABC Morning News, was our WHDH news anchor at the time. Doug quit and headed south shortly after the roads cleared. Too snowy for a…"
Profile Information
- What radio station/company are you with?
- WCAP Lowell Massachusetts
- How long have you worked in the radio sales industry?
- 47 years
Comment Wall (2 comments)
- At 8:03am on May 3, 2010,
Rebecca Schwartz said… - Hello Bill,
Welcome to Radio Sales Café, and thank you for joining us! I hope you'll find the site a useful resource. If you have any questions, please let me know; I'm here to help!
Have a great week,
Rebecca
- At 5:54am on May 3, 2010,
Jingle Jim Reilly said… - Bill,
I send out a radio sales tip newsletter called The Jingle of The Week. If you'd like to get a few great ideas every Monday morning, send me your email address and I'll hook you up.
Jim Reilly
American Music Concepts
P 732-255-1504
AmericanJingles@aol.com
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