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How the New Business Landscape Is Challenging Tradition and Igniting Radio Advertising Sales

Posted on May 4, 2017 by Rod Schwartz

How long before the rest of the matches in this photo will ignite? It’s a good way to think about an emerging trend in business, including radio advertising sales. A recent article in INSIDE RADIO talked about new and emerging prospect … Continue reading →

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Finding and Keeping a Great Salesman

Posted on August 10, 2012 by Rod Schwartz

In a March 2012 blog post, Seth Godin noted the difference between the perception and the reality among professionals regarding their allocation of time in operating their business.  He used professional photographers to illustrate his point that managing time and … Continue reading →

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Chris Lytle on “Inbox Detox”

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Rod Schwartz

When Chris Lytle has something to say, it’s worth paying attention.  Especially if you’re in sales. This morning I received two emails from Chris.  The first was in response to a question I asked him last week.  The second, a … Continue reading →

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Jim Williams on Using Demo Tapes to Sell Radio Advertising

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Rod Schwartz

HIS NAME WAS JIM WILLIAMS. He was radio’s first serious sales trainer. Hundreds, maybe thousands, of radio advertising salespeople across America acquired their unshakeable belief in the power of radio advertising from Jim. By way of introduction, this post is … Continue reading →

Posted in Advertising (General), Audio Equipment, Client-voiced commercials, Communication, Copy, Copywriting, Grace Broadcast Sales, Radio Advertising, Radio Commercials, Radio Copywriting, Radio Production, Radio Sales Cafe, Sales & Marketing, Storytelling | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment