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.

Radio Format Evolution: Keeping Classic Hits Fresh For the Next Generation

"Stations are actively evolving their formats as the core listener demographic ages and as younger listeners enter the 35-54 target."

Why Coaching Makes a Difference in Radio

"Create the time to invest in your most important asset - Talent."

Counter-Programming the All-Christmas Music Station

"There is little you can do. Or is there?"

How Nick “Cosmo” Schudel Remains a Radio Unicorn in America’s Heartland on Y107

"I can be hip and connect to the demo without faking it. I talk about what they’re talking about truthfully. I’m not going to pretend to know a show because it’s on a prep sheet. I’ve got to be authentic"

A Reminder for Radio to Not Stray From Your Audience’s Expectation

"As a talent, your persona is what your audience expects when you are on-air and off-air"

Breaking

KNZR Host Jaz McKay Exits, Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Added to Daily Lineup

"I just can't work with people who really don't want to be working with me. I don't need it."

8% of Podcast Listeners Pay Attention to Ads, New YouGov Study Shows

“One of the most distinctive things about podcast ads is how frequently they’re not listened to."

Beasley Tampa Taps Will Calder as New Operations Manager

"Will is an outstanding programmer and leader with a proven track record."

MLS Commissioner Don Garber: Sports Rights Will Continue To Grow On Streaming Platforms

"The experiment of a paid subscription didn't work. Do I think we're going there at some point in the future? Maybe five years, maybe 10 years? I agree with that, but we were early."