Selling Speed: The MRN NASCAR Local Sales Podcast

Media Consultant Chris Fleming helps us respond to the misinformed statement "No one listens to radio anymore."#NASCAR#radio#sales#media#sports#advertising#marketingLinks from this episode:Chris Fleming LinkedInCD Media ConsultingPeter Drucker BioDouble Your Revenue book (Amazon)2025 August Selling Speed

As radio sellers for local NASCAR coverage, you confront myths surrounding both the sport and radio everyday. In this month's episode we look at three myths I have personally encountered this season when talking to prospects and how to defeat them.Links from this episode:Mythbusters TV Series"The Focus Group of One"Current federal government efforts to keep AM in cars.The Truth About Radio book#NASCAR#radio#media#sports#marketing#advertising

With the recent news of IHeart and Audacy working together, I have thoughts on a collaborator that possibly is already in your market...The CW.Links from this podcast:Audacy Joins the IHeart AppRAM CEO Kuniskis on NASCARFox TV Daytona 500 vs. Indy 500 Pricese.l.f. Cosmetics: Why NASCARJeff Gordon on New Sponsor InterestAmazon Prime NASCAR ViewershipJerry Bruckheimer on Days of Thunder IINo Perfect NASCAR In-Season Challenge BracketsDaniel Suarez Leaving Trackhouse after 2025 Season#NASCAR#Radio#Sales#Marketing#Media#Sports#Advertising

Radio returns as the exclusive and free source for NASCAR racing over the next 5 weeks. We look at how the Amazon Prime Video partnership works to your radio station's advantage this summer.Links from the podcast:NASCAR TV Coverage in 1979NASCAR Full Speed TrailerEarnhardt documentary trailer#NASCAR#Sports#Marketing#Media#Radio#Sales#Advertising

As a media sales professional we sometimes have to have tough conversations with our clients. This one might be the most important for both of you, convincing them to use the correct level of spending to produce the most impact for their business.We also look at a new study that proves once again that radio sells cars.Links from the newsletter version:Twitter Post Examining 2024 Car SponsorsMedia Audit Study of NYC Radio Listeners Car Buying Plans2023 NASCAR NextGen Fan Study#NASCAR#Sales#Media#Radio#Advertising#Sports#Marketing

Stations always ask what non-traditional advertising categories might be available and make sense for NASCAR. On a recent visit to our affiliate in Jacksonville, FL, Station owner Steve Griffin and General Sales Manager Ken Brady sang the praises of their account executive Stacey Haskell for selling NASCAR to a local union. This month, we find out more about her relationship with UA Local 234 and why NASCAR and 101XL works for them.1010XL WebsiteNASCAR PageYouTube Live StreamUA Local 234#NASCAR#Sports#Media#Radio#Advertising#Marketing#Sales