It’s the start of radio conference season where stations all across America invest in their teams by sending them off to be inspired and entertained. Of course, there are several conferences to choose from: Country Radio Seminar this week, National Religious ...

It’s no secret that radio has been in a state of consolidation and homogenization for years. So, kudos to you if you continue to care about the little things that make a listening experience special. HERE’S AN IDEA THAT MAY BLOW YOUR MIND I was introduced ...

If your goal is to make connections, have conversations, and grow deeper relationships with listeners the little things can make a big difference. How you introduce a guest on the air is a great example. When listeners join your show, you shouldn’t ignore the ...

There are three ways to enhance your morning show that not every radio station utilizes. A Morning Show Teaser is a short, dry sentence or two about something coming up on the next show. Teasers are designed to run up song intros as to not interrupt forward momentum. ...

People call radio stations primarily for two reasons: 1. to win or 2. to help. So, you should consider the emotions behind helping and winning in order to generate more phone calls. The emotions behind helping are numerous as described here. You could probably conclude ...

If you’re on the air and striving to improve, I hope that when you read this that you’ll experience the same kind of revelation that I had this week. It was like a light shined down from heaven as I was preparing for a coaching session with one of the ten ...

My boss’ boss entered my office with another leader in the company. I thought that was strange until I saw the manila envelope he was holding. In an instant, so many thoughts rushed through my head. “How will I afford my mortgage? What am I going to ...

As the end of 2021 approaches you might find yourself working one final fundraiser and feverishly voice tracking a week’s worth of shows as you prepare to take some time off. You not only deserve it; you need it. Here’s proof: If the past two years have ...

It depends on who you are when it comes to how long leftovers last, and maybe Thanksgiving leftovers can last a little longer than normal. My wife will push the leftover limits while I’m more likely to pitch them after two days. Neither of us would recommend eating ...