Andy Meadows
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Many radio programmers really love the idea that we are the tastemakers. But that’s a fundamental misunderstanding of our role and the way music is consumed today.
Here are a few of the songs we’re watching this week. Scroll down to hear the full songs. Noah Kahan "The Great Divide" Hot AC/Alternative, Don Toliver "Body" Rhythmic/Urban, For more insight on how we choose these songs or to get a sneak peek at some of the data we track on 500+ new songs across radio formats, email me at Andy@RadioStationConsultant.com.
Out of this week's data here are a few of the songs that topped those lists nationally in the US and Canada along with a few random specific markets. San Francisco, California, Hot AC/Top 40: Harry Styles "Aperture” (Overall #1).
I believe this will be the year of the pivot, meaning that either radio stations and groups will pivot this year or their remaining personnel will. My hope is that it’s the stations and groups that choose to pivot so our most valuable asset, our personnel, will not have to. Here’s what pivoting could look like.
Here are a few of the songs we’re watching this week. Harry Styles "Aperture" Hot AC/Top 40, Wizkid "Turbulence" Rhythmic/Urban, Arctic Monkeys & War Child Records "Opening Night" Rock/Alternative and more. For more insight on how we choose these songs or to get a sneak peek at some of the data we track on 500+ new songs across radio formats, email me at Andy@RadioStationConsultant.com.
This weekend's events remind me of the massive advantage radio still has, especially over digital-only competitors, when severe weather strikes (or any emergency happens). Here are a few ways to ensure we maintain that advantage and use it to help people within our coverage area. Have redundancy throughout the audio chain. We can’t be that lifeline for our community if we’re off the air.
Out of this week's data here are a few of the songs that topped those lists nationally in the US and Canada along with a few random specific markets. The United States, Country: Ella Langley "Choosin' Texas" (Overall #1).
Here are some of my thoughts on the best clone mics and what one of my friends had to say about them. Weigh in with your thoughts in the comments, then we’ll narrow this down into a poll in our Radio Update Weekly Wire to settle the debate.
Here are a few of the songs we’re watching this week. Scroll down to hear the full songs. A$AP Rocky "Stay Here 4 Life" Rhythmic/Urban. Megan Moroney "Wish I Didn't" Country. For more insight on how we choose these songs or to get a sneak peek at some of the data we track on 500+ new songs across radio formats, email me at Andy@RadioStationConsultant.com.
Out of this week's data here are a few of the songs that topped those lists nationally in the US and Canada along with a few random specific markets. The United States, Hot AC/Top 40: Bruno Mars "I Just Might” (Overall #1).
