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Thanksgiving has a way of slowing us down, just enough to notice what truly matters. It reminds us that no matter how noisy, unpredictable, or fast-paced life gets, there is real power in pausing [...]

When I’m listening to a radio show or podcast that rolls on too long with a monologue or back-and-forth dialogue, my mind wanders. Before I know it, I’m checking scores on ESPN. It happens to [...]

What makes certain radio and podcast personalities rise above the rest? Why do some hosts create instant connection, loyalty, and talk-worthy moments while others sound like background noise? [...]

If you are one of the many air talents who have lost their jobs this year, an impressive demo package has never been more critical, as opportunities are limited. Our guest blog this week is from [...]

One of the biggest reasons people listen to the radio isn’t for music or traffic updates, it’s for connection. I had the pleasure of being on a CRS webinar earlier this week with Jacobs Media [...]

Rich Shertenlieb is one of the most creative and talented personalities I’ve ever coached. We worked together on the 99X Atlanta Morning Show and with Kidd Kraddick. Rich won the Marconi Award [...]

Back in 2007, when PPM ratings rolled out, Jeff McHugh attended an Arbitron seminar that revealed something shocking. The presenter paused, like he was about to deliver bad news about a loved [...]

A recent Gallup Survey and The Hollywood Reporter’s Morning Consult poll reveal what most of us already sense: public trust in “the media,” radio, TV, and newspapers has hit another low. Only 28% [...]

I once worked with a PD who would ask after every idea in a planning meeting: “Do they care? Do they care? Do they care?” It drove the show nuts, but he was right. All content must be [...]

“One man lost his life, and one man lost his job over free speech.” — Bert Weiss, The Bert Show Music station shows live by a simple rule: talk about what everyone else is talking about. But when [...]