Our Staff
Editorial Staff
Andy Meadows (Chief Editor)
Texas based radio consultant and author Andy Meadows has been in radio for literally his entire life. He grew up in a small market radio station his family owned in the Texas Hill Country. Later Meadows spent sixteen years at LKCM Radio Group in DFW, the final thirteen as the group’s Operations Director and Digital Director growing some of the highest digital stats in the country. In 2019 he left to start his own consulting company with the goal of helping groups transition into the digital age of radio. Today Andy is the President and Founder of Radio Station Consultants where he consults radio stations across the country on programming, digital, operations and sales. In May of 2022, Andy partnered with Radio Resources to head up their new consulting division, giving him access to resources that allow him to help every department within a radio station. In March of 2024 he helped launch Radio Update as their editor-in-chief.
Stephanie Blue (Staff Writer)
I have worked in radio for the past 19 years. I started as part of the promo team, and within a few months I landed the morning show. I wanted to learn as much as possible, so I was part of the commercial traffic team, hosted a morning show that went #1, did a midday shift, and tracked a night shift in my first year, within the same company.I’ve had number one shows in multiple states, in various dayparts. I loved being the Production Director for a few companies; writing, recording, and producing content. Within that, I’ve written and produced commercials for Pandora as well. Within my most recent company, I was a Social Media Manager along with my morning show and production duties. I was tasked to create compelling content for local businesses. I’ve worn many hats and learned as much as I can within my radio career. I’ve had some crazy experiences along the way! I’m excited to share what I’ve learned, and my creativity with everyone.
Jill Meadows (Design Director)
Jill Woodruff Meadows graduated from UNT with a degree in sociology and a minor in photography. After graduation she worked at LKCM Radio Group in Fort Worth, Texas where she did graphic design for sales packages, proposals, outbound marketing and media kits. After leaving LKCM Radio Group in 2017 she joined Radio Station Consultants as their Graphic Design specialist to help consulting clients around the country with various graphic design projects. She’s also done photography and graphic design for a number of local, regional and national touring musicians, real estate companies, interior designers and more. She joined Radio Update as their Design Director prior to the March 2024 launch.
Contributors
John Lund
Lund Media Group is a radio programming and broadcast management consulting firm with decades of expertise in helping broadcasters grow their audiences in all formats. As the premier radio programming consulting firm, we’ve worked in most US and Canadian cities. Lund Media worked extensively with the US Defense Department to provide the American Forces Radio and Television Service (AFRTS) with research and consulting worldwide. We conducted research at 25 US Military bases in Europe and Asia, conducted programming and news workshops worldwide, and consulted programming for AFRTS radio.
John Reynolds
John Reynolds is a television producer and director. His television work includes the stand-up comedy television series Chad Prather’s Comedy Shootout, the 1-hour stand-up comedy special Let the Laughter Roll on CMT, and the television game show Whatta Ya Think. John has directed multiple music videos that include Sam Riggs “When The Lights Go Out” that reached #1 on CMT. For over 10 years John has been the producer and director of The Live at Billy Bob’s Texas music series which includes concert films for Charlie Robison, Tracy Byrd, and The Toadies. John is a member of the Academy of Country Music and is an accomplished documentary filmmaker and continues to tell stories through his companies Middlin’ Creative and South Bend Locals.
Julie Bortnick
Julie Bortnick is a seasoned digital strategist and co-founder of SocialCast, specializing in comprehensive social media management, SEO optimization, and website design. With a background in podcast management and influencer relations, Julie brings expertise in enhancing digital presence and engagement strategies for radio stations and broadcasters. Her insights, featured on RadioUpdate, delve into leveraging digital platforms to amplify audience reach and optimize content performance, ensuring impactful strategies tailored to the evolving media landscape.
Tracy Johnson
Tracy Johnson has made a profound impact across a broad spectrum of media, including radio broadcasting, digital platforms, and podcasting. Originally from Nebraska, Johnson’s career took off in San Diego in 1992. It was here that he orchestrated the stunning “worst to first” achievements twice in the same market, first with KKLQ (Q106) and then KFMB-FM (Star 100.7), rocketing them from #19 to #1 and #22 to #1, respectively. In 1998, he became Market Manager for the KFMB stations, where he became a digital pioneer. His proficiency in blending traditional and digital media later led him to the role of Executive Vice President of Audience Engagement for Triton Media, where he trained and advised over 700 media companies on how to connect traditional brands to the new digital landscape for increased engagement and revenue. Johnson’s specialty is training, developing, and managing on-air talent. He has written 25 books on the topic, including Morning Radio, which has been described as “The Bible Of Personality Radio”. In his career, Johnson has programmed and consulted more than 1,000 radio stations in more than 20 countries. Johnson started The Tracy Johnson Media Group in 2011 and currently offers programming, marketing, and talent coaching services for broadcasters, podcasters, and digital content creators.