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.

Building Radio On Creative Risk Taking Starts With Shedding Fear

"Your next big creative spark favors those who embrace change, consistently generate ideas, and refuse to fear failure."

Music Radio Must Stop Cloning Playlists And Start Creating Culture

"Music radio always grows when an individual is willing to risk a little discomfort for new music discovery. If radio wants to matter tomorrow — or today — it can’t just reflect pop culture. Radio has to create it."

How ‘Hammer & Nigel’ Transitioned From Turntables to News/Talk Dominance

"You have to be willing to outwork everybody and provide something they can’t get anywhere else. You have to be authentic, but you can totally make your own path. I’m walking, living proof."

What the NFL Should Consider Heading Into Next Year’s Super Bowl Halftime Show

"Next year, NFL executives would be well served by walking the tailgate acreage of Lucas Oil Stadium, Soldier Field, or Levi’s Stadium. Listen to what pours out of speakers before kickoff."

How Glenn Beck Is Navigating The A.I. Opportunity While Guarding Credibility

"I can create so much more exactly the way I want, and then pass it to humans to make it better. That's using A.I. as a tool."

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.