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Per-Inquiry · Jun 22, 2020 · 2 min read

How To Make Money Running PI Radio Commercials

The number one thing you’re probably asking yourself right now is: “Will I make money running PI Commercials?” The business has been around for ages. PI means “Per Inquiry,” and its modern term is “Cost Per Call.” We prefer the old schoo…

How To Make Money Running PI Radio Commercials

The number one thing you’re probably asking yourself right now is: “Will I make money running PI Commercials?” The business has been around for ages. PI means “Per Inquiry,” and its modern term is “Cost Per Call.” We prefer the old school terminology for PI Advertising . Going back to the question: “ Will you make money?” YES! But the real question is always, HOW MUCH? What are you giving up in terms of your media time, and your personal time? And then, Is it worth it?

We think it is! With nearly 40 years of experience in the radio and media business, we at Airtime Media have learned things that you can do to help you make more money. Here are some helpful tips:

Campaign performance matters

When you’re looking at running PI Commercials, don’t just look at the headline payout per lead. Find out which campaigns are actually performing. At the end of the month, would you rather earn one premium-rate payout that almost never fires, or a steady stream of lower-rate leads that adds up to several times more revenue? It’s usually a no-brainer — but it’s the question we walk through together when we set your per-call economics on the discovery call.

Cashflow pays the bills

Whether you make a few hundred or a few thousand dollars a month, it all adds up. Stations use the money they make from running PI Spots to pay for a variety of station expenses. At the end of the day, it’s cash flow . And with our Amazon barter program, we can pay you in trade that’s good on the #1 retail platform in the world.

Hitting the right audience is key

Determine what demographics does your station reach, and do the commercials hit your audience? We’re experts at knowing our products and producing commercials that hit the right market. And for sure, you’re the experts at your station. By combining our knowledge, we can help you choose commercials that precisely hit your target audience and help you make more money.

More advice and tips to come.

For more information on how to turn your unsold inventory into revenue, and make more $$$ for your station, call us at 888-373-8463 or send us your details to GET STARTED NOW .

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