Morning Radio Blog

20 Top Takeaways From Morning Show Boot Camp 2019

Don Anthony has done it again. Morning Show Boot Camp 2019 was another great event. The two-day conference is the industry’s best opportunity for personalities, programmers and managers to learn, exchange ideas and be […]

Get That Gig: Fix These 3 Common Air Check Demo Mistakes

As personalities and programmers anxiously look for a way to get attention from broadcasters to Get That Gig, it’s common to spend hours in the studio putting together a demo to improve their chances. […]

Do More Music Morning Shows Work?

I recently began working with a new radio show that is going to be wildly successful. They have a great attitude, are full of ideas and are exceptionally well cast. But the biggest thing […]

Steal This Method On-Air PD’s Are Using to Air Check Themselves

As job descriptions for radio continue to evolve, duties and tasks pile up for everyone. That’s especially true for program directors. In many cases, especially in small and medium markets, a good programmer is […]

Get That Gig Pt 2: Constantly Marketing

You have the three most important things a personality needs to become great: Desire, work ethic and talent. Now all you need is a break. At some point, every personality needs to advance. And […]

What Radio Personalities Can Learn From Actor Alan Ladd

A huge ego caused Alan Ladd's career to fall short of his potential, and he same problem is holding back many radio personalities.

Answers To Your Questions About Coaching Air Check Sessions

At every webinar, I take user questions from visitors. Sometimes it’s the most valuable part of the presentation. At the How To Coach Air Check Sessions seminar, several important questions about coaching air check […]

7 Ways to Make A Great Impression at Station Appearances

Public appearances are one of the most powerful ways for radio personalities to win fans. That personal connection pays off in loyalty. But many radio stations fail to make the impression they could with […]

You ARE Going to Morning Show Boot Camp This Year, RIGHT?

Don Anthony’s Morning Show Boot Camp should be part of your annual training. It’s a tremendous opportunity to meet other personalities and improve your mastery of personality radio. There’s a ton to take away […]

The High Risk Zone of Every Talk Break

Do you know why your PD limits your talk breaks? Because every time a talk break begins, the station enters a high risk zone. For one thing, it drives them just a little bit […]