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.

Why All-Christmas Radio Formats Still Deliver Huge Ratings Every Holiday Season

"If I have a basic Christmas playlist guiding principle, it’s putting the listeners’ interests ahead of my own."

How to Recruit and Train the Next Generation of Radio Broadcasters

"When we do identify and successfully recruit fresh talent to our properties, on-boarding and hands-on training are sporadic and inconsistent."

Kevin & Taylor Launch New Era on Star 94.1 After a Quarter Century at ‘The Fish’

Twenty five years is a long time. Not simply in broadcast, but in anyone’s quarter of a century. For scope, in the NEXT twenty five...

What Radio Broadcasters Can Do to Prepare For the Expected Job Loss Tsunami

"Being downsized is not a reflection of your talent or value—it’s a business decision."

The All-Christmas Flip Timing Is Key for AC Radio Success

"Boxcar-type numbers follow stations when they flip the All-Christmas switch. Nearly every Adult Contemporary brand has adopted the All-Christmas banner"

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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."