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. Montgomery, Alabama, Urban/R&B: Lil Baby "Dead Fresh."

Summer isn't just for refreshing the music library or planning promotions—it's the ideal season to make your air staff sound better than ever.

Mechanics are like defense in sports. They keep you from falling behind. But offense wins games by creating exciting moments. Pay attention to the basics, but know what wins. Yes, you need good mechanics. Clean audio. Tight transitions. Solid structure. But nobody tunes in for your mechanics. They tune in for the MOMENTS.

Every week at Radio Station Consultant we watch multiple new songs across radio formats to help us better advise our clients on new music adds. Here are a few of the songs we’re watching this week. Scroll down to hear the full songs. Ariana Grande "Petal" Hot AC & Top 40, Rod Wave "Hustle" Rhythmic & Urban, Greta Van Fleet "Saw You Stand" Rock & Alternative.

The Secret Behind Better Ratings, Better Promotions, and Better Radio. One of the oldest principles in sales is also one of the most overlooked principles in programming.  It's called Features and Benefits. A feature is simply what something is – a fact. A benefit is why anyone should care.  “What’s in it for me?”

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: Morgan Wallen "Been By Now" (Overall #1).

The Fall Nielsen Diary survey begins on September 17, but successful stations don't wait until September to think about ratings. Diary ratings are built one listener, one quarter-hour, and one memorable station impression at a time. 

Surround yourself with a supportive network. Cultivate relationships with colleagues, friends, and family who are supportive and understanding. They can help you through rough patches. You can’t do this alone. You need people who believe in you when you don’t believe in yourself. Who celebrate your wins. Who pick you up when you fall. Invest in those relationships.

Every week at Radio Station Consultant we watch multiple new songs across radio formats to help us better advise our clients on new music adds. Here are a few of the songs we’re watching this week. Katseye "Animal" Hot AC/Top 40, Moneybagg Yo "I See Why" Rhythmic/Urban, The Strokes "Lonely in the Future" Rock/Alternative, Morgan Wallen "Been By Now" Country/Top 40 and more!

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. Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, Religious: Elevation Rhythm "Washed".