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Coaching The Coaches Interview With Mike McVay

The highlight of my seminar Coaching the Coaches is the insight of Mike McVay. Mike is a great friend and example to broadcasters of how to create brilliant radio. But more than that, he […]

Coaching the Coaches Q & A

Here is the question and answer session from the Coaching the Coaches webinar:    

The Rule Of 3

The magic number is three. Two is not enough. Four is too many. Three is just right. The Rule of 3 is all around us. Be alert and you will recognize it in places […]

The Danger of Too Many Open Breaks

There’s an old saying: “Be careful what you wish for”. It has applications for radio personalities, too, especially when it comes to open breaks vs. segments with planned features. Open breaks are segments that […]

It’s Time To Get Local Q & A

There were many questions from the seminar It’s Time To Get Local. Here are the highlights of the session:   It’s Time To Get Local Seminar How to Get More Local 6 Ways to […]

Here’s Why You Should Be at Morning Show Boot Camp This Year

Budgets are tight. Many stations have frozen all expenses and eliminated costs considered non-essential. But personalities should try to find a way to make it to Don Anthony’s Morning Show Boot Camp this year. […]

Who Wants This Prime Morning Show Host Gig?

Businesses are reopening and expanding, which is great news for job-seekers. There hasn’t been an avalanche of personality radio openings yet, but there are a couple I know of. And this one is very […]

This Is How Listeners Become Fans Of Radio Personalities

Every radio station and radio show should have one goal that stands above all others. Making more money is not the goal. Neither is higher ratings. But if you achieve this one goal, both […]

Check Out This Unexpected Twist That Turned Into A Great Moment in Radio

Free Beer & Hot Wings is a great radio show. Though they are syndicated to many radio stations across the U.S., they’re still one of radio’s best-kept secrets. Recently, the show launched a new […]

Matty Siegal & How To Talk About Difficult Topics

You probably heard about Matty Siegal “quitting” on Wednesday morning, only to return Thursday. The trigger for the KISS 108/Boston morning legend’s short retirement was a mandate from management to stop talking about Demi […]