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Consultant Mark St. John and I learned, painfully, just how hard it is to replace a successful show when the legendary Mark & Brian left I-95 Birmingham for KLOS Los Angeles. We tried to do [...]

We don’t “sit down” with content the way we once did. Today, we consume ideas, information, and entertainment in short, fast, compressed moments, clips instead of complete narratives. We scroll. [...]

By the first week of the new year, many people are already wobbling on their resolutions. Estimates point to about 20-25%. We’ve all been there. Additionally, many people use the [...]

When I was a kid, I asked so many questions that it drove my parents and older siblings crazy. They’d say, “Stop asking so many questions!” I never did, and I’m glad. Curiosity is one of the most [...]

There are times I sit down to jot down a few notes on a blog idea. An hour later, I look up to find that two pages are finished! We know this psychological state as “being in the zone” or “flow.” [...]

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 [...]