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Simple website tracking?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jack Walker May 8. 3 Replies 0 Likes
We plan to create our own website. Is anyone using low cost software to track visits, clicks, etc. That could be printed to a report for tracking/sales. I know Google has something, but I'm looking…Continue
Traffic log system
Started this discussion. Last reply by Damon Collins Apr 28. 7 Replies 0 Likes
The last time I used a traffic system it was DOS based. I am getting ready to purchase one for our station. I would like to get some suggestions on what your small market station is using. Thanks
Big box stores. Have they impacted sales.
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jack Walker Sep 9, 2011. 2 Replies 0 Likes
How have they changed your market. Do you feel lucky if your town is without them. Do you get any sales from them (Local, not national ads or buys). We know several run on barter or syndicated shows…Continue
Regional, National Reps
Started this discussion. Last reply by Damon Collins Feb 16. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Tacher, Roslin, Regional Reps..Etc. What rep works well for a VERY small unrated market. Who do you use? What results do you get. Success stories? Thanks.
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Damon Collins replied to Celeste Kreutzer's discussion 'Network commercials'"Look for co-op opportunities with a store. McDonald's will spend some money in small markets (speak with the owner if he or she is in town). Also your beer and soft drink distributor (once again, If locally managed or owned) will have some…"
Damon Collins replied to Amy Swonger's discussion 'Collection Practices'"Ouch! I would just pull the account after 30, settle using the contract terms, and NO more buys till the bill is paid in full.
The problem with collections starts after 30 days. If you don't keep up with it after that, it could spell…"
Jack Walker replied to Damon Collins's discussion 'Simple website tracking?'"I would stronly urge you to work with an established pro and not use a template. I have seen companies use templates and be trapped for every change and traffic actually be diverted away from the station URL. I can highly recommend Rob Stone…"
DJ. Carter replied to Damon Collins's discussion 'Simple website tracking?'"I'm not sure what the cost of this is.. but I have heard good things from others.
http://commotion.com/about-us/
You can check it out..Not sure if it is what you are looking for."
Damon Collins posted a discussionSimple website tracking?
We plan to create our own website. Is anyone using low cost software to track visits, clicks, etc. That could be printed to a report for tracking/sales. I know Google has something, but I'm looking for something else. Also how about a simple tool that will allow you to create banners for a site.See More
Damon Collins replied to Damon Collins's discussion 'Traffic log system'"Has anyone used Trafficlight software?
http://hds.net/trafficlight.htm"
Damon Collins replied to James Mooney's discussion '3 month summer promotion'"Thanks for sharing. A great promotion."
Damon Collins replied to Damon Collins's discussion 'Regional, National Reps'"Correction: I didn't mean the firm with the name in my post. I meant reps (in general) we have used in the past."
Damon Collins replied to Ray Rintamaki's discussion 'Local McDonald's Radio Promotions?'"Do a morning breakfast trivia giveaway. Tie in a high school team or player of the week. Something very community minded."
Damon Collins replied to Damon Collins's discussion 'Traffic log system'"Thanks everyone for the suggestions.
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Mike Jenkins replied to Damon Collins's discussion 'Traffic log system'"Marketron/Visual Traffic. The system is simple to understand and their support is great."
Barbara Myers replied to Damon Collins's discussion 'Traffic log system'"We had a DOS system as well and are currently converting to Natural Log. I think I will like it when we finally get everything transferred.
Barbara
barbaramyers.wmjl@gmail.com"
Roger Burke replied to Damon Collins's discussion 'Traffic log system'"Very big fan of Wide Orbit. It is just short of perfect. And that's pretty good. Roger"
"We are using a google based system. It is user friendly. We run a combination of live and automated. I am old school enough to not want any automation, but if we HAVE one, this one appears to be pretty good. If you need more info…"
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- WLYB 96.3 FM Livingston Alabama (Currently a construction permit). Scheduled for broadcast April 2012.
- How long have you worked in the radio sales industry?
- 20 Years
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- At 5:41am on August 31, 2011,
Jingle Jim Reilly said… Damon,
I send out a radio sales tip newsletter called The Jingle Of The Week to members of Radio Sales Cafe. May I send you a copy? If you'd like to receive the free sales tips, just send me back your email address!
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- At 7:41pm on August 20, 2011,
Rebecca Schwartz said… Damon,
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.
Also, if you're on Facebook and/or Twitter, you might like to follow RSC there (links on the right side of the page); we're constantly posting motivational quotes, sales tips & articles, ideas for promotions, etc., that are not found on the site per se.
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Rebecca
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