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Jul 2025
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The Power of the Silver Pound - Insights...

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General Manager of ALF Insight and podcast host, Amanda Rosevear, interviews Dawn Le Men, Sales Director at Boom Radio, to discover the importance of the ‘silver pound’ audience and how Boom Radio has gone from strength to strength in the radio industry.

 

Dawn discusses her extensive career in media, including the transition from television to radio, and the unique challenges and successes of working in a start-up environment. 

 

Amanda and Dawn talk about the challenges of selling to brands, the impact of industry changes and the rise of AI. 

 

00:00 Introduction and Background

01:00 Career Journey in Media

05:54 Transition to Radio and a Startup Environment

11:51 Success of Boom Radio

14:37 Understanding the Silver Pound Audience

19:17 Challenges in Selling to Brands

22:16 Navigating Industry Changes

24:33 Memorable Wins and Lessons Learned

29:02 Quickfire Questions and Personal Insights


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