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.

Recognizing Three of Radio’s Most Impactful Coaching Trees

"No one scales the mountain of success alone. Take time to thank those who helped you along the way."

Why A.I. Is Forcing Radio To Adapt Faster Than Ever

"The future will be guided by algorithms, but it will also be driven by talent—programming, on-air, and creative professionals—who know how to merge innovation with personality."

How SiriusXM Evolved the Traditional Broadcaster to the Satellite Star

"Phenomenal audio is generated by talent, not a delivery system. Audio genius isn’t confined by a tower or a market."

A Guide To Reviving Coaching for Radio Talent and Programmers

"Coaching is vital to the survival of our business. Jump on THAT train the first week of 2026 if you’re not already coaching. That means – now."

Radio Industry Reflections of 2025 and Goals For 2026

Every year end, human nature takes over. We collectively review what we might have accomplished in our industry during the year as it disappears...

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Why Profanity Standards Are Due for Change in Sports Broadcasting

"The media landscape, audience, and definition of what is considered offensive or profane has changed. Yet broadcast radio and television remain bound by standards created for a media environment that no longer exists."

Why Miranda Khan Traded TV for Afternoons on KCMO Talk Radio

"In TV, it moves so quickly. In radio, it's more casual and laid back. It's not 30-second sound bites. You can sit and have a conversation."

The Eagles at The Sphere Proves the Classic Hits Format Still Dominates

"Songs that are 50 years old are now suddenly favorites of people much younger."

How Joe Giglio Took Philadelphia Sports’ Best “What If” Questions From 94WIP Into His First Book

"There are 25 different ‘what if’ moments in the book. Five to seven immediately came to mind. Others I had to go back and think, ‘People aren’t thinking about this,’ but something happened along the way that would have changed a lot about Philadelphia sports."