Kevin Robinson

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Kevin Robinson is a passionate award-winning programmer, consultant and coach - with multi-formats success all over the country. He has advised numerous companies including Audacy (formerly Entercom Communications), Beasley Broadcast Group, Westwood One, Midwest Communications, Townsquare Media, Midwest Family Broadcasting Group, EG Media Group, Federated Media, Kensington Media, mediaBrew Communications, Starved Rock Media, and more. He specializes in strategic radio cluster alignment, building lean-forward tactics and talent coaching - legacy and entry-level - personalities.

Known largely as a trusted talent coach, Kevin is the only personality mentor who’s coached three different morning shows on three different brands in the same major market to the #1 position. His efforts have been recognized by The World Wide Radio Summit, Radio & Records, NAB’s Marconi, and he has coached CMA, ACM and Marconi Award-winning talent. He is also in The Zionsville High School Hall of Fame as part of the 2008 inaugural class. Kevin is an Indiana native - living near Zionsville with his wife of 39 years, Monica and can be reached at kevin@robinsonmedia.fm.

10 Things To Consider When Starting A Podcast

When anyone – radio or non-radio - approaches us about developing a podcast, we take them through the following short but effective questionnaire:

Music Radio Needs To Cultivate Great Storytellers

It’s our job—as coaches and mentors—to give the talent a safe space in coaching, know that when they start, there will be mistakes, and build their confidence in the coaching process.

Being Mindful Of Personal And Professional Gratitude Daily

In America, no matter how grave a hurricane situation, the wildfire raging miles away, or political strife among us, we’re still sitting in – America.

A Listening Road Trip In Search Of Local Radio

The nearly six-hour trip exposed us to some 100 different radio stations along our journey. As a casual experiment and a bit of low-key research, we built impromptu Subaru radio-scanned playlists by sampling stations across each region.

5 Steps For Finding That Next Job in the Radio Industry

As a six-time experienced veteran of the blind-side Reduction In Force (RIF’ed) and the sudden departure due to corporate nepotism, here’s a suggested path for a new-separated rebound.

Breaking

Brady Leaves SiriusXM Pulse For Hits 1 Afternoons

"Super excited to start connecting with you there and begin this new chapter of saying random things in-between songs."

Mike Greenberg: Mike Golic Is the “Most Important Person in the History of ESPN Radio”

"He was there before I got there, and he was there after I left. So, it only makes sense. So I think it's great."

Portland Trail Blazers Cut Broadcasters Michael Holton, Neil Everett, Jamie Hudson Among Others

"According to Forbes, four broadcasters are gone: TV analyst Michael Holton, statistician Tom Haberstroh, host Neil Everett, and host Jamie Hudson. Also, TV play by play voice Kevin Calabro tells The Oregonian that he's decided to step away from his role."

Clarissa Ward Signs Short-Term CNN Extension Over Concerns About Paramount Skydance Ownership

Ward chose a shorter commitment because she's reportedly concerned about the network's editorial future if Paramount Skydance completes its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.