Morning Radio Blog

The George Costanza Guide to Personality Radio

Seinfeld reruns never get old. They are classics and rich with lessons in character development, show preparation and story structure for radio personalities and programmers. And good old George Costanza. Seinfeld’s best friend is […]

How To Open a Talk Break and Perform In the Listener’s Environment

I work with an air personality that is always striving for excellence. She works hard to be at the top of her craft, always seeking the little things that provide an edge. Lately, she’s […]

Take a Stand To Build A Brand

\When is the last time you were out with friends and someone said: “I have a great idea. Let’s go to this new ice cream store I just found. They have the best vanilla […]

The Fastest Way To Increase Radio Ratings Is to Reduce Tune-Out [audio]

Every time a radio personality turns on a mic, they start over. It’s a new challenge, and a new opportunity, to build audience attention starting at zero. That may sound dramatic, but it’s true. […]

New eBook Alert: 7 Habits of High Performing Personalities

Tracy Johnson Media Group is proud to announce our newest eBook. New on our bookshelf: The 7 Habits of High Performing Radio Personalities.  7 Habits is the first book written by TJMG Talent Coach […]

Why Your Radio Station (and Your Show) Needs a Mission Statement

Many who follow this site will see the headline and won’t click on this post. They think it’s a boring topic, and I get that. But it’s only boring because broadcasters make it boring. Few […]

Sometimes It’s the Small Things That Matter

Major events and memorable moments that put radio shows on the map are critical to success. They’re more important now than ever. I call it hitting a three run homer. As listeners are inundated […]

Radio and The Art Of Sucking

I’ve been struggling with some hard concepts for awhile. It’s about the process of becoming a great personality or great radio station. And I’ve come to a conclusion. Great radio brands are created only […]

Do You Polish Entertainment Out Of Your Show?

Most clients hire a talent coach because they have a problem. Usually that problem is performance. That makes sense, right? Often it’s a lack of understanding or expertise. Sometimes it’s a lack of talent. […]

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 […]