Barry Drake

Private Consultant to media professionals. Author, 40 Years 40,000 Sales Calls

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Why is the audio on ABC’s NBA telecast so poor?

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@StMartinsPress Confronting the PRESIDENTS contains four glaring errors.
Two factual, one editing, one likely a misprint.

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Automation strikes again. Anyone remember the Heidi Bowl?

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@Streamline_NT @colincsalao Yes, real television still beats “cable.”

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Exclusive: 6AM City raises series A led by Tegna https://t.co/exK8HAawXV
But can this help TEGNA fix its unwatchable stations in Jacksonville Florida where the audio/video has been out of sync for years?

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@NickMHobson The James Bond thrillers were written at Goldeneye (Fleming’s house in Jamaica). He wrote them in late January and February each year. Your distraction theory is fine but your details needed correcting. Happy to be of service.

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To mentally prep for my upcoming birthday I read "Breaking the Age Code" by Becca Levy, PhD. Dr. Levy's outstanding work exposes stereotypes, destroys myths and most importantly highlights the VALUE OF AGING. Before your next birthday I recommend you tak…https://t.co/kK4FdE3Lu4

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Today marks 60 years since I received my very own radio (AM transistor). Do you remember your first? #radio #advertising #sales

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Why do so many radio executives buy into the myth that advertising agencies ignore the 55+ demo? #radio #sales #advertisingagency #advertising https://t.co/eiAIhlNDxm

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@GeneFrenette @AtlantaFalcons @Patriots With a winning NCAA coach and two Clemson draft picks Jaguars look ready to become competitive with Alabama Crimson Tide. #football

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@KingJames What does this mean? Her name isn’t Karen.

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Thank you for all your support. 2020 sales of "40 Years 40,000 Sales Calls" reached a level not seen since 2016. Yes, the book is six years old and much around us is now different, but the principles here are timeless. You can read over 100 reviews at…https://t.co/fDsZjY9PhH

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The best opinion piece in the 90 year history of AdAge.
#salesleadership #sales #advertising #marketing #business https://t.co/iYJu9ecEj7

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It’s simply about getting the people who still watch TV to watch more of it. Why waste precious airtime on programming for young people? #sales #advertising #radio #television https://t.co/d4YwBPGtrd

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Preying on the fears of CEO's everywhere.
#advertising #sales #media https://t.co/t47ZbUOmKN

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Tina is correct. Compared to TV stations, Radio hasn't a clue about commercial inventory management. #sales #advertising #radio https://t.co/8lTRIZJ3Uy

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Jack, I’d have been happy to lend you a tie. #sales #advertising #radio https://t.co/3N7da9VB0K

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Another poor quarter for McDonalds in the U.S.
When will they figure out why things went wrong?
#advertising #sales #radio https://t.co/n0aAPQbvo0

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Amused that this article would show up now. Businesses looking to attract back to school shoppers made their major decisions 60 days ago. https://t.co/p9555QFKp1 https://t.co/ysqWUMuA8M

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Fred provides a realistic yet inspiring view of Radio based on data from the Jacobs Media Tech Surveys. Radio programmers and sellers will find a listen to this podcast worthy of a 25 minute investment. #radio #programming #ad sales https://t.co/3g8pLnbhD6 https://t.co/PiSJ2Wiq6B