Bob Lawrence

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Bob Lawrence writes weekly columns on radio leadership and business. He most recently served as market manager for MacDonald Broadcasting in Saginaw, Michigan. Throughout his career, Bob has held virtually every position in the business over his 40+ year career, from being on-air in Philadelphia, San Diego, and San Francisco to programming legendary stations including KHTR St. Louis, KITS Hot Hits and KIOI (K101) San Francisco to serving as the head of all programming for Saga Communications and working for the Radio Advertising Bureau. Before landing his current role, Bob helped lead Seven Mountains Media's cluster in Parkersburg, WV/Marietta, OH. He can be reached by email at BGLawrence@me.com. Bob also honed his research skills over ten years as Senior VP of Operations at Broadcast Architecture, eventually launching his own research company and serving as President/CEO of Pinnacle Media Worldwide for 15 years.  Bob spent five years as VP of Programming for Saga Communications before joining New South Radio in Jackson, Mississippi as GM/Market Manager. Prior to joining Seven Mountains Media, Bob served as General Manager for the Radio Advertising Bureau, overseeing its “National Radio Talent System”.

How to Interview Radio Candidates Without Making It Awkward

People open up when they feel heard, and you’ll learn a lot more if you let them take their time and fill the space first.

Is a College Degree Still Worth It in 2025?

"It’s time to break the cycle of blindly sending teenagers into six figures of debt for a piece of paper that may or may not pay off."

Why the Apple iPhone 17 Is More Than a Phone — It’s a Status Symbol

"The iPhone 17 and Apple Watch Ultra 3 aren’t just gadgets; they’re lifestyle markers."

What Radio Can Learn from ‘Dateline’, 20/20 and Other True Crime Podcasts

"It’s never the facts that keep people listening; it’s the way you tell the story."

How Can Radio Best Address the Anniversary of September 11th?

"A simple, heartfelt acknowledgment of the lives lost, the families impacted, and the heroism shown ensures that listeners know you recognize the significance, emotional impact, and power of the day"

Breaking

Joe Davis, Former Salem Media COO, Dies at 82

"He was our guide, our anchor, and our greatest supporter. I am a better man and a better father because of his example."

Ernie Johnson Hopes His Retirement Doesn’t Mean the End of Inside the NBA

"I would hope that they could continue the show in some form. And there are plenty of great studio hosts out there who could do what I do."

Ben Stevens Elevated To Full Time Co-Host of “D-Fish & Decker” at 97.1 The Fan

"Stevens has been a rotating fill-in host since 97.1 The Fan launched in May."

Borrell Associates: Digital Advertising Will Reach 80% of Local Ad Spending by 2030

Borrell Associates projects that figure will climb considerably over the next four years as the industry undergoes what it describes as a "great reshuffling."