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”.

Walking The Talent Coaching Tightrope

The process can often be a difficult tightrope walk, and we must be sensitive to talent egos and their view of their own abilities.

Advancing to a Management Position

Management requires unique skills that set them apart. I strongly recommend developing leadership qualities that include, more than anything, effective communication with positive motivational skills.

The Great Programmers: Remembering Steve Rivers

Steve was a true genius, and while he was extremely soft-spoken, listening to him was like the old Radio and TV commercial, “When EF Hutton talks – people listen.”

Fighting the Urge to Throw in the Towel And Staying Positive in Radio

Today, we all recognize that “change” is an inevitable truth we all must either accept or simply throw in the towel.

The Radio Legends We Admired Growing Up

Hearing Dan Ingram play 1962’s “The Stripper Song” by David Rose every afternoon at 5pm made me smile every single time.

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."