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Articles, case studies, podcasts, and research on how AI is reshaping media.

Futuri Launches TopLine Enterprise, a Revenue Intelligence Platform for Media Sales Teams
TopLine Enterprise is a revolutionary revenue intelligence platform that optimizes how media sales teams work and sell.

Episode 10: The Daily Habits of a Top New Business Seller
Mitchell Demytrk shares the daily habits, prospecting routines, and follow-up strategies that make him a top new business seller at SBS New York.

Episode 9: The Hardest Part of Sales Is the First Meeting
The Selling Edge talks with Randy Cable on why the hardest part of sales is landing the first meeting, and how top sellers solve business problems.

Episode 8: Consistency Over Tactics
Explore the sales leadership podcast for insights on consistency and strategy in today's selling landscape.

Case Study: How Cumulus Little Rock Grew Social Engagement with a Lean Team Using TopicPulse Instant Video
Explore how a short-form video tool for digital teams can enhance engagement and grow your audience effectively.

Futuri's TopicPulse Now Lets Media Teams Publish More Video
New Instant Video Capabilities Turn Existing Audio, Scripts, and Articles Into Branded, Platform-Ready Content in Minutes.

Episode 7: More Selling, Less Clicking
In this episode of The Selling Edge, Dan Prudhomme talks with Denver7 Account Executive Leah Drost about how she protects time for revenue-generating work using strategies like time blocking and the 1-3-5 method, and why administrative tasks and extra system steps often slow sellers down

The “Hidden” Audio Market: Why You’re Leaving Revenue on the Shelf in 2026
Discover how AI audiobook production is unlocking the "silent" 70% of book catalogs. Learn how publishers are using human-in-the-loop AI to bridge the gap between traditional studio costs and growing listener demand in 2026.

Episode 6: It's the Partnerships, Not the Paperwork
Kathy Eagle is joined by Julie Monafo, General Manager of Summit Media Richmond, to explore why strong relationships, not processes or paperwork, are still the true driver of long-term sales success. Drawing on more than 35 years in radio and media, Julie shares how to build rapport quickly, earn trust through follow-through, and adapt your communication style to different decision makers.

Case Study: How an Experienced Media Seller Uses TopLine to Prepare Faster and Sell with Confidence
Discover how 25-year media veteran Michelle Allen uses TopLine to slash prep time, create polished sales decks, and sell with confidence in a fast-paced market.

Case Study: How the South’s Most Powerful Newsroom Uses TopicPulse to Break Stories Across 20 Counties
Explore how WSB-AM/WSBB utilizes TopicPulse to break local stories across 20 counties and eliminate news blind spots.

CES 2026: Why the “Next Frontier” Already Feels Familiar at Futuri
CES 2026 spotlighted the shift from demographic targeting to intent, and why trust, transparency, and human insight are now the baseline for AI adoption.

Case Study: First-Time Radio Advertiser Becomes a $200K Key Account
See how a Tampa/St. Pete media seller won a first-time radio advertiser, closed nearly $100K in radio, added nearly $100K in OTT, and delivered the client’s best month in 30 years.

Episode 5: Clarity is the New Credibility
Dan Prudhomme sits down with Kinney O’Connor, sales and marketing specialist at Sinclair, to unpack why clarity, not complexity, is what truly builds credibility with today’s buyers. Drawing from his background in financial services, digital advertising, and broadcast media, Kinney explains how over-preparing, over-explaining, and relying on jargon can actually erode trust and slow decisions.

How Sam Demma Turned “Be Someone’s Taco” Into a Full-Cast Children’s Audiobook and Expanded His Reach Through Professional Audiobook Production
Sam Demma turned Be Someone’s Taco into a full-cast children’s audiobook with character voices and original music, boosting engagement at live events and expanding accessibility for families.

Case Study: How Tyler Media Delivered Premium Listener Experiences With Futuri Mobile
Explore the benefits of a radio station mobile app that enhances listener experience with streaming and interactive features.

5 AI Success Stories That Cut Commercial Production Time in Half
Discover five real AI success stories showing how broadcasters cut commercial production time in half, revive stalled prospects, and close high-value deals faster.

AI Audiobooks, Spanish Voice, and Why Multilingual Listening Belongs in Your 2026 Strategy
AI-powered Spanish audiobooks are reshaping audience reach. Learn why multilingual listening belongs in your 2026 strategy, and how FuturiBooks scales it ethically.

Case Study: How a One-Person Top 40 Team Drove 4.5M+ Viral Views Using TopicPulse Instant Video

Episode 4: The Sellers Who Use AI Are the Ones Who Win
Trish Craig sits down with Theresa “TK” Timm, Executive Vice President of Sales for Midwest Family, who is leading one of the most ambitious AI-driven transformations in local media. TK shares how her teams are using AI to open more doors, craft smarter outreach, deliver research in seconds, build spec spots on the spot, and now even produce full streaming video concepts in under 30 minutes.

Podcasting at Scale: AI and the Billion Dollar Opportunity Hiding in Plain Sight

Proving Broadcast in an AI World
AI is systematically deleting radio and TV from ad spend, and you can do something about it now. Watch the webinar to see how marketers are using large language models

Case Study: How Mid-West Family Rewired RockFest Chaos into On‑Site Engagement with Futuri Mobile
Explore an effective mobile app strategy to enhance audience engagement at events like RockFest and improve their experience.

Episode 3: The Discipline of New Business
Veteran seller Allen Willis shares cold-call-to-AI prospecting tactics to keep your pipeline full with discipline, curiosity, and time-blocked new business.
