When it comes to radio, there’s often a fine line between a fan…and a fanatic. But what about “stans?” Who are these hardcore fans, and how can radio stations harness their passion and enthusiasm? For inspiration on a Monday, let’s turn to one of the most accomplished rappers since the genre began. If anyone understands the “stan” mindset, Eminem sure does.

Lots of Innovations, New Tools, and Counter-Hype What’s News: After a late-March lull, press releases and news stories for AI innovations have been fast and furious over the last week, showing that even if the PR teams took a spring vacation, the development teams didn’t. First off, Google announced the public release of the latest…

Radio programmers are always seeking to make a true emotional connection with their audience. It’s about creating “the feels” for your listeners. But how do you accurately identify precisely what that is, and how to reflect it back to your listeners? We take on that lofty challenge in today’s #TBT blog post. You may need a little Kleenex.

One of the existential quandaries in radio programming involves how long to keep spinning those songs on the playlist, whether you’re the new hip-hop station or the classic rock king. Knowing when to default to that “hold” category is an art that’s part of the programming craft. And now a marketing whiz lends his insights about ad “wear-in” to the conversation. I think you’ll find it helpful.

You’re looking at one of my favorite blues titles for a song.  As bluesmen go, Robert Cray is a youngin’ at just 70 years of age.  Compared to his elders – folks like Muddy Waters, B.B. King, and so many others who forged the trail, Cray is still earning his chops.  But the lyrics of…