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”.

Radio Ads Work Best When They Tell a Great Story

I was recently with a client, and during the CNA, she used a phrase I have rarely heard before from a client. “I simply want someone to tell our story.”

Tips To Keep An Overstreched Team Motivated

It cannot always be about relentless cheerleading. But empathy, clarity, and shared commitment go such a long way.

10 Events That Transformed Business And Media

Just think about how your business and personal life has been forced to change based on outside events.

A Joyful and Positive Workplace Matters to Employees

Joy reduces burnout, increases collaboration, and enhances problem-solving.

Tips To Harness The Audio Power Of Radio Advertising

When we hear a voice, a catchy jingle, or a familiar sound, it triggers emotional responses and memories, often without us even realizing it.

Breaking

Steve Czaban Returns To Milwaukee Sports Radio July 6 On Audacy’s 105.7 The Fan

"Summer of Czabe is over! Gonna be great to get back at it, Milwaukee!"

Worldwide News Network Adds Stacy Lyn as Anchor

"The commitment to real reporting, factual journalism, and delivering breaking news without agenda is what drew me to this opportunity."

Netflix’ Elle Duncan Aiming To Have Kevin Costner Part of Platform’s Presentation of Field of Dreams MLB Game

"I know that Netflix always makes a really compelling pitch. So I’m certainly hoping that he’ll wanna be a part of it in some kind of way because he is the face of the Field of Dreams."

Seven Radio Groups Catch the Greg FM Bug, No Cure Found

"I'm happy to issue this press release, but sad to know that once it's issued the press release becomes a press released and can't ever go back."