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. 

Atlanta’s ‘Q Morning Crew’ Reveals the Challenges of Replacing a Legend

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"It isn’t necessarily about comparing anything to the past. It’s more like, ‘hey, let's be the best versions of ourselves."

Classic Rock Is Still Everywhere You’re Not Looking

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Every now and then, the rest of the world sends a message reminding me just how universally popular this body of music is.

How ‘Chaz and AJ’ Built a Radio Partnership That Connects Nearly Three Decades Later

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"Do you want a range of emotions? That’s what we try to deliver. A show with a wide variety of different feelings."

How Radio Can Beat Spotify and Apple Music for Summer Concert Listener Attention

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While it might be easy to dismiss the issue of concert information as being relevant only for stations that play newer music, the fact is Classic Rock and Hits artists continue to tour and do huge business.

Why Rick Savage Left Corporate Giants for a Return to Radio at 91X

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"The most fun I’ve ever had in my career is in a studio at a radio station. Nothing compares to it."
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Inside The Daily Wire’s Plan Under New CEO Mike Richards

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"I was like, 'This is the greatest sandbox in the world.' If you're a creative person who likes running shows and businesses, this is the ultimate place to land. There's no one else that does what we do."

Why Chris Simms Has No Interest in Following the Traditional Sports Media Playbook

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"I was obsessed with football from an early age. Of course, I envisioned being the man and winning Super Bowls, never having to work again. That obviously didn't happen, but I knew media was an option."

Ed Levine Hands Galaxy Communications to Pamal Broadcasting, Bets on Events

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"Let me buy a really good or start a really good event, and then is there any local media I can add to it to make it better?'"

Steve Scully on Balancing Politics and Respect on “The Briefing” at SiriusXM

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""So when you try to understand the context of where we are today by understanding where we've been in the past, I think it makes it easier for many people to realize that, whatever you feel about the current political environment, this too is going to pass."