In this episode, Andy Meadows explores whether radio DJs can be taught to podcast, emphasizing the importance of personality, preparation, and the right mindset. He shares practical tips for broadcasters looking to transition into podcasting and discusses the differences between DJs and radio personalities.
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Local radio is not as bad as the reports of a few that continue to grab the headlines. Local radio done right is strong and will be well into the future. It takes well trained people, strong managers who know how to build a team and get out from behind the desk.
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Here are a few of the songs we’re watching this week. Scroll down to hear the full songs. Enhypen “Bloody Paradise” Hot AC/Top 40, The Game & Drake “No Brakes” Rhythmic/Urban, Lizzy McAlpine “Ugly Things” Alternative, Stella Lefty “Summer You Were Mine” Country, Billy Strings “10,000 Miles From a Friend” Alt Country and more!
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For years, when we talked about getting more people to a radio station website, a lot of the conversation naturally centered around Google. Create good local content, make it search-friendly and give someone looking for that information a chance to find your station. Now AI search is becoming another part of that equation.
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Some radio formats are born in research. Others evolve over decades. Yacht Rock? It started as a joke. The music itself came first. During the 1970s and early 1980s, artists like Christopher Cross, Steely Dan, Toto, The Doobie Brothers, Boz Scaggs, Kenny Loggins, Hall & Oates, and Michael McDonald were making polished, sophisticated pop-rock that blended rock, jazz, R&B, and soul.
Yacht Rock: The Joke That Became a Radio Format 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.
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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 »
