Radio’s Greatest Threat: Itself
“We have met the enemy, and he is us.” Walt Kelly’s famous Pogo line perfectly captures how radio executives and owners engineered their own crisis. It applies just as well to [...]
It’s Over! When a Heritage Morning Show Ends
As a Randy Lane Company client, you will gain access to the largest storehouse of information available anywhere on talent development and performance, personality branding and the creative [...]
7 Habits of Highly Successful Personalities
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? [...]
Personalities: The Face of Your Brand
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% [...]
Charlamagne Rises From Gossip Icon to Political Wrecking Ball
As a Randy Lane Company client, you will gain access to the largest storehouse of information available anywhere on talent development and performance, personality branding and the creative [...]
The Essence of Teasing
As a Randy Lane Company client, you will gain access to the largest storehouse of information available anywhere on talent development and performance, personality branding and the creative [...]
Turning High School Radio Into Media Careers
My friend, colleague, and Radio Hall of Famer Downtown Joe Bryant was a co-host on The Bob Rivers Show for 25 years at KISW, KZOK, and KJR Seattle. Joe is celebrating his 10th anniversary as the [...]
Learn From Music Radio’s Top All-Time Personalities
Music radio has been profoundly shaped by several trailblazing personalities who took risks and introduced new approaches to high-profile shows. This list is based on the personalities who made [...]
Authentic Connection Checklist
The primary reason that Americans listen to radio (besides that it is free) is for deejays and personalities. Memorable on-air characters are significantly more important to radio listeners than [...]
Build a Brand…They Will Come & Stay
Films, TV shows, sports teams, podcasts, and radio shows are built around well-branded personalities and performers. The same is true with authors. When airport passengers pick up a book for [...]
