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.

Air personalities know their audience and customize their on-air approach around the lifestyle of their listeners.  Visit the audience on their “turf” and observe their activities in your show prep.      

Here are fourteen 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.

Personalities interpret “add energy” as “talk faster,” “shout more,” or “slam some uptempo techno under the break and hope for the best.” Suddenly, your midday host sounds like a used car dealer on the last day of a blowout tent sale. But here’s the secret: Energy isn’t about volume. It’s about voltage.