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. 

Donna and Steve Are Providing a Different Type of Radio Syndication

"There's not enough time or money in the world to replicate what these two deliver every single day."

Classic Rock Music: The Year in Review

"The new guard is slowly supplanting the old guard, but evolution is a slow process."

Lamont Hollywood is Rolling With the Changes at San Francisco’s 107.7 The Bone

"I looked at this as a chance to adapt and change things which I had to do because without (Tonelli) the show would never sound the same.”

Radio Stations That Ignore the Holidays Are Missing a Big Opportunity

"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

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

Breaking

Jacques Doucet, Voice Of The Montreal Expos, Dies At 86

"He was certainly a giant, and his loss is immense."

FOX Sports Unveils College Football Broadcast Teams For 2026 Season

"FOX Sports looks to continue on the momentum from the FIFA World Cup was an exciting year of action beginning week one with the defending national champion Indiana Hoosiers."

Bob Stilson Retires From The Breeze Buffalo Mornings

"Stilson's exit marks another chapter closing for local Buffalo radio."

Family of 93 WIBC’s Matt Bair Releases Statement Following Unexpected Death

"His death was accidental, and we do believe at this time that alcohol was a contributing factor."