"We use securenet. (www.securenetsystems.net) It's around $90 a month for a very nice streaming package, and they make the calculations so you can easily report to sound exchange and then make that payment to Sound Exchange. If you…"
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Hal Widsten Nov 5, 2009. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Has anyone had success with a Real Estate Company utilizing your web site & radio? Many realtors are struggling right now and have reduced advertising. Has anyone had success in gettting some new…Continue
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"Almost all commercials we run are "branding," especially those with annual agreements."
"A monthly or quarterly newsletter has worked for me for years. I don't use Facebook or social media to market myself, although I do have a Facebook account for friends, family, church, etc. You can use Constant Contact, but I use…"
"Good advice from both people. I would add that it is important to be very community-active. Align yourself and your station with as many community events and causes as possible. Have people that are promoting their own events and…"
"I worked from home in sales for a 5-station cluster for about five years-loved it. Now (for a different company) I go in every day because I'm asked to do so. Seldom a real need for me to be there as far as sales duties are…"
"I do not, although a few of my clients are Facebook "friends." "
"In Indiana...Toad Hop, Gnawbone, Oolitic, Loogootee, and others too numerous to mention. Oolitic and Loogootee were both mentioned as opponents to Hickory in the movie "Hoosiers." OO i their case is pronounced with the long O…"
"You will have to do a lot of "sorting" at first, meaning making lots of calls. Eventually the true prospects will become more obvious, and hopefully your customers. Be persistant and don't give up!"
"Wow-this is better than the ol' RAB Instant Money. (Anybody remember that??) Thanks so much!"
"Several years ago I decided it might be an advantage for me if I knew how to build and maintain small bus. web sites, so I learned how. I offered my services to several clients and they took advantage. It not only made (and continues to…"
"WHAT DOES A RADIO SALESPERSON DO? WHAT SKILLS ARE NECESSARY?
LISTEN: The first rule for success in any endeavor
PROSPECT: Look for new clients...new sources of revenue
CONSULT: Diagnose needs of new and…"
"You're right-it's tough out there. Once we've decided on a hire, we have them go through the four CD's by Paul Weyland. I personally go thru each segment on a couple of the CD's with the new hire. We do a…"
"You sound just like us. We are CCM in Bloomington, IN, and carry local high school football and basketball. Our mandate is that we must generate $1000 per game in sponsor revenue. The news-talk station here also carries local…"
"I am not sure where you are located, so that might make a difference in your prices, compared to ours. Our On-Location Broadcast plan is $250 per hour for a 2 hour minimum. We then include 20 30-second commercials to be run the week of…"
"Well, it sounds like things aren't much different in Kingston than they are here in the upper 48. I think emailing a proposal is OK if it's a small "one shot deal" of some kind, or if you already have a relationship with a…"
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- What radio station/company are you with?
- Mid America Radio Group - Spirit 95/My Joy 89
- How long have you worked in the radio sales industry?
- 40 years
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