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. 

Radio Stations That Ignore the Holidays Are Missing a Big Opportunity

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"Let’s not be the one house on radio street that doesn’t put up holiday decorations.'

Meet Maria Palmer: The Unconventional Talent Shaking Up Chicago Rock Radio

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“I supposed you could say it has gone from chaos to a little more organized chaos.”

Where Radio Can Prepare For 2026 Using Four Important Concepts

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"Hopefully, these four trends are things you can incorporate into your planning for the coming year"

How Ken Anthony’s Perspective Serves as a Reminder of Rock & Roll Radio Fundamentals

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"There's nothing over the top in terms of our delivery. We're just trying to be warm and friendly, and it works"

Explaining the Biggest Classic Rock Song Most Stations Don’t Play

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"There’s no doubt that Christmas music in our formats is a tricky proposition. Between the quality of the available songs and the competition from all-Christmas stations, there’s no easy answer for how to embrace the season from a musical perspective"
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