Morning Radio Blog

Radio Personality Tips on Likability From Newspaper Death Notices

One of the most important traits of winning radio personalities is to develop a genuine, likable nature. Some are born with it. Others have to learn it. But regardless, a likable good nature is […]

How To Cross-Promote Topics On Social Media

There’s no doubt that phone response on radio shows has declined. There are many reasons, but the problem is compounded by changes in listening patterns that have yet to return to “normal” levels (pre-COVID). […]

3 Can’t Miss Bits For Radio Shows

There aren’t many radio segments you can count on to deliver a great listener reaction and attention. In fact, there are no sure things. But these can’t miss bits come as close as possible. […]

Leverage Your Brand & Make Money With Merchandising

Every radio manager is looking for a new revenue stream. Every PD is trying to find ways to increase visibility and presence. And every promotion manager is desperate for finding ways to build a […]

2 Minute Drill: Show Prep Tip on Timeliness

The 2-minute drill is a weekly video featuring radio consultant and talent coach Tracy Johnson. Each short episode focuses on an aspect of personality radio. Tracy talks about how radio personalities can be more […]

What They Hear Is All That Matters

What we think we communicate and what is actually communicated, are two different things. That’s true in real life exchanges, and when radio personalities perform on-air. It’s easy (and common) to assume the audience […]

2 Minute Drill: How to Coach Struggling Talent

The 2-minute drill is a weekly video featuring radio consultant and talent coach Tracy Johnson. Each short episode focuses on an aspect of personality radio. Tracy talks about how radio programmers can coach struggling […]

5 Keys To the Art Of Conversations

Ah, the art of conversations. Many of us struggle with them in real life. It’s one of the reasons some personalities love being on the radio. They don’t have to deal with real human […]

2 Minute Drill: How to Avoid Being Self Absorbed

The 2-minute drill is a weekly video featuring radio consultant and talent coach Tracy Johnson. Each short episode focuses on an aspect of personality radio. Tracy talks about how radio personalities can avoid being […]

2 Minute Drill: Using Audio On The Air

The 2-minute drill is a weekly video featuring radio consultant and talent coach Tracy Johnson. Each short episode focuses on an aspect of personality radio. Tracy talks about how radio personalities should use audio […]