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.”
#1 Songs This Week Read More »
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.
Summer Is the Perfect Time to Tune Up Your Talent Read More »
Last week one of my football heroes learned a valuable lesson about broadcasting and morality clauses in contracts that all radio on-air personalities should pay attention to. As someone who has written and signed many of those contracts myself, here’s why they are something to watch out for.
What the Tony Romo Situation Teaches Us About Morality Clauses Read More »
Over the years, I’ve probably had the same conversation with dozens of radio stations. We’ll be talking about their website, local news, or ways to increase traffic, and I’ll ask, “How many local pictures do you have in your media library?”
Why Every Radio Station Needs a Local Image Library Read More »
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.
Ava Hart’s Coaching Tip: The Winning Formula Read More »
Business gurus love to study success the way radio people study ratings books: obsessively, repeatedly, and usually with a cup of coffee in hand. After decades of helping stations win and discover new opportunities for growth, one thing is clear: successful radio is rarely accidental. It comes down to a handful of consistent fundamentals.
The 6 Essentials of Radio Success Read More »
If you’ve been around radio long enough, you’ve seen both extremes. Some stations “NASCAR it up” with ads plastered on every available pixel, while others keep things so clean you wonder how they’re paying the bills. So, where’s the sweet spot?
How Many Banner Ads Belong on a Radio Station Homepage? Read More »
What is the best way to Get That Gig when there are more available personalities than great positions? It starts with the demo package. Here are some Do and Don’t primers.
Do’s And Don’ts When Applying For A Dream Gig As A Personality Read More »
