Mike Stern

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Mike Stern is a Classic Rock columnist and Features writer for Barrett Media. He has been with Jacobs Media consulting stations in the Classic Rock, Rock, Alternative and AAA world for more than a decade. Prior to that he programmed stations in Chicago, Detroit, Denver Las Vegas and other markets. He also worked as News/Talk Editor for Radio and Records, wrote about Top 40 Radio for Billboard Magazine and had his own radio talent coaching business called Talent Mechanic. 

How Mistress Carrie Went From WAAF to Four Stations

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"I was Mistress Carrie from WAAF. It was like, my first name was Mistress Carrie, my last name was from WAAF. When the 'from WAAF' was gone, I didn't know what Mistress Carrie meant."

Don’t Be Troy Aikman: How Music Radio Hosts Can Ditch Crutches

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"As good as anyone in football."

How Michelle McKormick Is Navigating Her “Refirement”

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“There was a going-away thing with media and radio friends, and it was like being at my funeral. I was like, ‘Alright, you guys, stop.’”

Manischewitz’s Gen Z Playbook Holds Lessons for Classic Rock Radio

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"New generations of music fans are discovering Classic Rock in a very different way than fans from previous generations did."

How Rock 95.5’s Josh Klinger Engages Daily Listeners

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"If I have a pretty good interaction with a listener, I get their address, and I pop a thank you note into the mail."
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