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10 Questions with ... Gary Robinson
October 6, 2008
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NAME:Gary RobinsonTITLE:PD/Promotions ManagerSTATIONS:KQHNMARKET:Shreveport, LACOMPANY:CumulusBORN:September 18th - Springhill, LARAISED:Springhill, LA
Please outline your radio career so far:
KQHN/KBED/Shreveport, LA - 2002-Present PD/Mornings/Promotions Director
KQAR/Little Rock, AR - PD/Mid-Days - 1998-2002
KRUF/Shreveport, LA - PD/Middays - 1996-1998
KITT/Shreveport, LA - PD/Mid-Days - 1994-1996
KITT/Shreveport, LA - Afternoon Drive - 1992-1994
KITT/Shreveport, LA - 7p-12a - 1991-19921) What led you to a career in radio? Was there a defining moment, which made you realize "this is it"?
The first time I cracked open the mic...I knew I was home.
2) How would you describe your first radio gig?
It was at a small town station. We played Country for half of the day, and then we switched to an AC/Top 40 hybrid from 3-10p, and the station signed off at 10p.
3) Who do you consider your radio mentors?
Howard Clark, Tommy Kramer, John Roberts, and Jan Jeffries.
4) How would you describe the radio landscape in your market?
Shreveport is a very competitive market. There are a lot of stations for this size market, so you have to remain visible and top of mind.
5) What is your biggest challenge working at this station?
KQHN was formerly KBED. We lost our signal for a year, due to interference with the radio tower at Barksdale Air-Force Base. The challenge has been letting people know we're back on a new frequency and getting them to come back to the station.
6) Describe a typical day in your position?
I'm in at 4am. I do the morning show, schedule music, and then I cover any loose items in promotions.
7) How often do you listen to your station when you are away from the office?
As much as possible! Even when I'm out of town I listen to our stream.
8) Besides your own, what format would you like to program and why?
Contemporary Christian. I love that format and great artist like Casting Crowns, Chris Tomlin, and Mercy Me.
9) If you could add any one full-time position to your budget with no questions asked, what would it be?
An assistant. (LOL!) Actually, I'd like to have a live midday jock.
10) What area of your "game" do you want to improve?
Time Management!
Bonus Questions
1) What is your favorite radio station outside of the market and why?
KHKS Dallas has always been one of my favorite stations as well as WNNK Harrisburg.
2) What is your favorite TV show?
CSI.
3) What do you do in your spare time?
I like to spend time with my family and watch LSU & Dallas Cowboys football!
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