Archives

When Cumulus Media’s Chief Content Officer Brian Philips was President of CMT, I asked him if being in television had given him a fresh perspective on radio. Brian said, “TV is a visual medium [...]

Programmers and talent coaches often focus their feedback on execution fundamentals, missing the bigger issues of what could make an emotional impact with listeners. I’m guilty of this, too. [...]

Storytelling is essential for connecting emotionally with your audience. It makes content more memorable, engages listeners, and encourages active listening. When we hear a good story, we go from [...]

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 [...]

Radio lost one of its most creative and inspiring personalities earlier this week. The Bob Rivers Show with Bob, Spike, and Joe dominated morning ratings in Seattle for 25 years. Before Bob and I [...]

Conflict is the driving force of storytelling. It creates tension, stakes, and emotional investment, keeping audiences engaged. Without conflict, a story lacks mystery, suspense, and “What will [...]

Highly acclaimed director Greta Gerwig, of Lady Bird, Little Women, and Barbie fame, says watching other directors, film genres, and artists helped her learn and define her style. As a radio or [...]

I just finished watching the Ken Burns documentary Leonardo da Vinci, streaming on PBS. My greatest takeaway was how similar this Renaissance man was to Steve Jobs. Da Vinci and Jobs were [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]