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 Gregr Made ‘Nerd Talk’ a Seattle Radio Staple at 107.7 the end

"I grew up with Mr. Wizard and Bill Nye. Being able to talk about science without having to be a teacher and deal with punk ass kids is awesome."

What Radio Stations Must Do Before AI Kills Their E-Blasts

For too many stations, their email newsletter is filled with a multitude of random items. Contests, appearances, sponsorships, and ads. They have minimal value for the consumer.

Billy Madison Explains How Morning Radio Must Adapt to a Changing Content Landscape

"Let the listener be the star. I've applied that to every market we've been in."

What 20 Years of Jacobs Media Survey Data Tells Us About Radio Listening Habits

This year, over 500 stations from across a wide spectrum of formats participated, and over 30,000 people responded.

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

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

Breaking

FOX Corporation Completes $22 Billion Acquisition Of Roku

"Beginning today, our top priority for the combined company is to continue to relentlessly serve audiences and partners, while reinforcing the openness and choice that is the essence of the Roku platform."

Rich Eisen Show Expands Distribution On Disney+ In Europe, Africa, Middle East

"The move follows Eisen’s return to ESPN more than a year ago after a stint on Roku. Since then, he has also anchored SportsCenter and hosted the podcast This Was SportsCenter: Stories from the Set."

David Samson: “Making A Living” In Radio Is For The Top 1% of 1%

"In order to make a living on radio, you're going to need another source of income. It can't just be from terrestrial radio."

The Hill Earns Nearly 1.5 Million Election Day YouTube Views

Individual streams featuring election-night remarks attracted audiences, including 123,000 views for Texas Senate candidate James Talarico, 39,000 for South Carolina congressional candidate Annie Andrews, and 19,000 for Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton.