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  • John Glavin replied to a topic in the forum Everything Else:
    Sep 8
    The problem with all of these word counters, etc., is that they don't take into consideration timing, pace...75 words about a car sale are much different than 75 words about funeral home planning. An old fashioned stop watch is hanging from my mic...  more
  • Christopher rolando replied to a topic in the forum Everything Else:
    Sep 8
    Okay last one I promins: I asked CHATGPT to write an ad about why your should visit Door County WI. Remember when you read this ad that all I gave CHAT GPT was this prompt : "write me a 30 second add for radio about Door County, WI" Voiceover:...  more
  • Christopher rolando replied to a topic in the forum Everything Else:
    Sep 8
    by the way I also asked it to write an ad for a radio sales rep: Are you a dynamic, results-driven individual with a passion for sales? Join our team at [Radio Station Name]! We're on the hunt for a talented Salesperson to help us grow and...  more
  • Christopher rolando replied to a topic in the forum Everything Else:
    Sep 8
    Well some people are going to HATE this answer but here you go: Try ChatGPT. Here is what I asked it for and here is what it returned: Write me a 30 second radio ad for a Mexican restaurant that has nightly dinner specials: Taste the sizzle of...  more
  • Jay Sterin replied to a topic in the forum Everything Else:
    Sep 8
    Word has a word counter built in if you are writing your own, but ChatGPT writes to the length you ask for! 
  • Bill Turner replied to a topic in the forum Killer Promotions & Ad Campaigns:
    Sep 8
    I agree. I was told early on that the the client's voice or name in a commercial always meant long term. I was told mentally the client hated to cancel themselves (voice or their name) because it is seen as failing.  I think it betters results. I...  more
  • Bill Turner replied to a topic in the forum Sales & Marketing Resources:
    Sep 8
    What a wonderful article. I was always taught to befriend staff and management, treating them with respect because they will tell you what you need to know to rise above the herd of media with their hands out.  The importance of cultivating new...  more
  • Bill Turner replied to a topic in the forum The Round Table: Brainstorming & Problem-solving:
    Sep 8
    I'd love to offer an open and shut case for a specific rate per 60. There are so many variables you must consider.  First, your audience size is a factor. What percentage of the market do you reach? I'm fortunate to sell for a station that reaches...  more
  • Bill Turner replied to a topic in the forum Everything Else:
    Sep 8
    I'm in a small market station that sells mostly 30s, because they always have. We're not sticklers at spots being exactly 30s, so a few extra seconds is no big deal to us. As a rule I was taught a 30 second commercial was about 75 to 90 words and double...  more
  • Rebecca Hunt posted a topic in the forum Killer Promotions & Ad Campaigns:
    Sep 7
  • Rebecca Hunt posted a topic in the forum The Round Table: Brainstorming & Problem-solving:
    Aug 31
  • Radio Sales replied to a topic in the forum Everything Else:
    Aug 23
    This is the one I use https://edgestudio.com/words-to-time-calculator/
  • Rebecca Hunt Put this idea to work in your market! Demo & details here: https://gracebroadcast.com/product/farm-safety-week/
    Aug 18
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    Aug 11
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