PPM methodology has taught radio programming many techniques to improve their shows, including the morning show.  These lessons apply to all stations, including PPM and diary markets, and help radio programmers better understand their audience's needs with FM music stations.

Here are fifteen of the songs we’re watching this week. 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.

If you’ve ever sat through an aircheck session plotting your escape route—mentally tunneling through the wall like Andy Dufresne in The Shawshank Redemption—you’re not alone. Most aircheck sessions suck. They suck for the PD. They suck for the talent. And everyone in the room knows it. But here’s the good news: They don’t have to suck.

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. Canada, Urban/R&B: Drake "What Did I Miss?" (Overall #1).

Getting your audience to listen longer and for more daily occasions will dramatically increase your ratings.  While adding Cume with outside marketing is vital, increasing core listening cannot be taken for granted.  Aggressively ask for continued listening.

Your clients run ads on your stations to attract more customers.  How many ads do you run on your stations to attract more listening? 

Here are fifteen of the songs we’re watching this week. 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. New York, New York, Hot AC/Top 40: Sabrina Carpenter "Manchild" (Overall #1)

Today’s successful air talent must become an “emotion personality” by creating a connection with the listeners.  This is the crucial bond that differentiates a compelling radio station from an “automated” sounding one. 

Popular radio shows, especially morning shows, can drive incremental revenue by offering their own subscription service to their passionate P1’s. Here are two ways it can work.