"She always told me "All a man has is his word" and to trust in The Lord Jesus Christ. He paid your sin debt.
That advice has served me well. She went home on Mothers Day 1991. Theres not a day that goes by that I
I don't think of her.…"
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BMI,ASCAP,SEEZAK In Internet Radio
Started this discussion. Last reply by Ken Karns Jun 5, 2012. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Anyone here programming music down the internet? My station will go online July first and man I am telling you,all this meta data is confusing.I know automation takes care of streaming and even the…Continue
Ad Rate Card for Internet Program?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Ken Karns May 18, 2012. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Any ideas from any of you concerning an advertising rate card for a Monday thru Friday 3 hour late night show? "The Old Night Light" will soon be on North Carolina Internet Radio.According to my…Continue
Ocean Matrix 8 X 4 Audio Video switcher
Started May 14, 2012 0 Replies 0 Likes
I have a Ocean Matrix 8 X 4 Audio/Video switcher for sale on Ebay.Audio inputs and outputs are RCA phono unbalanced.I just removed this switcher frommy rack and went to a Knox 8 X 8 instead. Works…Continue
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Ken Karns replied to Rebecca Schwartz's discussion 'Friday Poll: The Best Advice Your Mother Ever Gave You'Ken Karns replied to Jeff Dostal's discussion 'How would you schedule?'"Good advice from all of the above.Again scheduling for the type of business is the MOST important thing.Since you did'nt mention what kind of business this is,your more then likely gonna have the most listeners in AMD and PMD and NOT BTA.This…"
Ken Karns posted a status"NcirRadio.com has grown in the last 5 months. The "Nightlight" Show live from 9PM to 12AM
hits from the 50s to the 80s www.ncirradio.com"
Ken Karns replied to Stephen Ruddick's discussion 'Car dealerships'"Rod has some great information in his post.I have a package that uses two voices ,one a comedy voice that I am going to put together for a car dealer in the Triad Metro area of North carolina.One beautiful aspect of radio is you can paint a picture…"
Ken Karns replied to Rebecca Schwartz's discussion 'Friday Poll: Sales Advice'"The most important advice I have been given in sales and behind the mic is to simply be yourself.
People can tell when your not being yourself even if they've never met or heard you before."
Ken Karns replied to Brian S. Waggoner's discussion 'Does your station have a creative department?'"At ALL the stations I have worked for as an announcer,we had a copywriter.Most airshifts at least at the 18 stations I worked with in the past,announcers pulled a 5 or 6 hour airshift 6 days a week.After doing our airshift,we would do whatever…"
Ken Karns replied to David Weldon's discussion 'Want to BUY Scissor Style Microphone Arm'"Check this out on…"
Ken Karns replied to Rick L Murphy's discussion 'Copy Library'"Great Webpage.I did check it out.May give you some ideas when your trying to come up with a spot.I use to have a book with some great copy in it.Many were funny spots and comedy does sell if handled right.Thanks Rick,I have saved the page in my…"
Ken Karns replied to Ann Bartus's discussion 'Radio vs Billboards'"With radio,you can use sound effects and different voices to paint a picture in someones mind.I remember one particular spot that Bob Langdon produced while I was at WGLD-FM in High Point,NC It was about a fella walkin into a car dealership with all…"
Jingle Jim Reilly left a comment for Ken Karns"Ken,
I send out a weekly Radio Sales Tip Newsletter called the Jingle Of The Week.Most members of Radio Sales Cafe are subscribers ... It's free and I know you'll get many great money making ideas from it. May I send you a copy?RSC does…"
Russ replied to Ken Karns's discussion 'BMI,ASCAP,SEEZAK In Internet Radio'"I'll send Marvin an e-mail if you haven't already...."
Ken Karns replied to Ken Karns's discussion 'BMI,ASCAP,SEEZAK In Internet Radio'"Russ,
Thanks for the tip.I tried downloading Marvins streaming program last night and my anti virus blocked it and said it was not a safe site.Any way I can contact Marvin by phone or e-mail.My church will have their business meeting Wednesday…"
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- What radio station/company are you with?
- WGLD,WMFR,WTNC,WTOB,WTHP,WBIG,WKEW,WXII-TV,WGGT-TV,
Owned production company working with ad agencies.
NOW RETIRED
- How long have you worked in the radio sales industry?
- Worked as an on air announcer,talkshow host,staff announcer,production company
Comment Wall (3 comments)
- At 6:11am on June 7, 2012, Jingle Jim Reilly said…
Ken,
I send out a weekly Radio Sales Tip Newsletter called the Jingle Of The Week.
Most members of Radio Sales Cafe are subscribers ... It's free and I know you'll get many great money making ideas from it. May I send you a copy?
RSC does not supply email addresses. If you'd like free money making ideas every Monday Morning, please send me back your email address and I'll set you right up.
JingleJim@AmericanMusicConcepts.com
Jim Reilly
President
American Music Concepts
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www.americanmusicconcepts.com
- At 6:31am on May 11, 2012,
Joe Marshall said… I am going to study your project over the weekend. I am all for it, now I need to put some thought to help. God Bless
- At 8:58am on May 9, 2012,
Rebecca Schwartz said… Ken,
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.
Best wishes,
Rebecca
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