Our Latest Industry Blogs

Better Radio Through Chemistry?

September 6, 2024

Podcasters of all shapes and sizes are grappling with hosting challenges that will sound all too familiar to radio programmers and hosts. In today’s post, it’s a statement of the obvious from podcasters striving for talent chemistry. Prepare those eye rolls.

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The New Fall Season

September 5, 2024

Welcome to the new season!  We can look forward to great football, a new school-year, new TV shows, and — this year — big AI announcements. On the calendar, we’ll be paying attention to: * September 10 – Apple Event with iPhone 16 and Apple Intelligence updates * September 16 – Microsoft Next Phase of…

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In Search Of…Female PDs

September 5, 2024

Women have made major strides in radio over the past decade. Just look who’s sitting in the corner offices at some of radio’s biggest companies. But when it comes to the PD chair, not so much. Today’s #TBT blog post is all about mentoring women seeking programming positions, and how some of radio’s key players can work together to make it happen. After all, we need the best, smartest, and hardest-working PD we can get. Of course, more progress could certainly be made, and this post makes that case.

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What ESPN’s New Game Plan Means To Radio

September 4, 2024

One of the world’s premier media brands, ESPN, is going through a major transformation. And the analogies to radio are spot-on. I’ve listed eight different initiatives ESPN is undertaking that all have applications to the radio business. And in case you’re wondering, it’s not about money, it’s about mindset.

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Who Cares What Talent Thinks?

September 3, 2024

As we move into the last half of the year, radio broadcasters are trying to answer fundamental questions about the state of the industry. A major part of this calculus is determining the role of the personality moving forward. Our new AQ6 indicates there are key lessons here for owners/operators – IF they take the time and make the effort to learn them. Today’s blog post tells that story.

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Labor Pains

August 30, 2024

Another long Labor Day Weekend is upon us. It’s the perfect time to acknowledge and thank the lifeblood of the radio business, the creative, dedicated, and passionate people behind the mic.

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AI Candy

August 29, 2024

Let’s take a pause from our normal format. Below are ten really creative videos that posted recently across Reddit, X, and other platforms. All were created using one or more of the newest AI platforms. Hope you enjoy. Muppets Rap ala Beastie Boys Tools: ChatGPT, Suno, Midjourney, RunwayML Watch The Fast and the Furryous Tools: Midjourney, RunwayML, Luma, Leonardo,…

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What Is Driving News Fans Away From News?

August 29, 2024

Headed into an election, why do so many Americans seem overwhelmed by the news cycle, often seeking an escape from the headlines? If you think that’s a pertinent question, consider today’s blog post is actually two years old, and was written as America was heading into its 2022 mid-term election. But not that much has changed. Or has it? In our #TBT post today, some food for thought about news coverage at a pivotal point in our journalistic history.

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W.T.D.A. 2024

August 28, 2024

Technology is exciting, but at times frustrating because of the challenge involved with figuring out the best applications. There’s an art to it, and our blog has the goal of helping you navigate the digital tall grass. Hopefully, today’s post is a good example.

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How Radio Talent “Ambassadors” Facilitate Charitable Initiatives And Sponsorships

August 27, 2024

The changing role of radio air personalities is a topic that generates no shortage of opinions. While talent is wearing more hats than ever, one job duty that no ones seems to mind is raising money for worthy community causes. Today’s post highlights four radio shows going above and beyond supporting their communities, while connecting their stations with local kids, their parents, their hometown hospitals, and a host of local businesses and sponsors. You’ll read why it’s a win-win-win proposition.

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