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”.

Proving Value and ROI in Radio’s Attention Starved Ecosystem

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"Proving sponsorship ROI today means moving beyond impressions to expressions and trying to measure how people feel, share, and act after being exposed to a brand."

Why Clients Who Think Radio Advertising is Dead Are Dead Wrong

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"If clients are ignoring a medium that still dominates reach, owns local markets, and delivers affordable impact, they’re not “innovative” - they’re leaving money on the table."

How to Interview Radio Candidates Without Making It Awkward

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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?

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"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

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