Morning Radio Blog

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 […]

Get That Gig: Fix These 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 chances. We […]

Do More Music Morning Shows Work?

Throw this question out to a group of broadcasters, then sit back and be entertained. The debate over more music or more personality is a passionate one. Managers and bean counters would love it if […]

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: Network to Get Work

Admit it: You’ve been frustrated that the same folks keep getting the great gigs over and over. And many are less qualified or talented. Many are simply overrated. How does that happen? Most jobs […]

Get That Gig: 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 […]