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. 

Why Bubba the Love Sponge Believes Owning Your Content Is the Immediate Future for Radio Talent

"All these terrestrial radio hosts that haven’t carved out a digital space, they're f****d. They don't own anything. They don't own their name, image, or likeness. I’ve owned all my content since I was on the Power Pig (WFLZ) in 1992."

Super Bowl Ads Prove Classic Rock Still Sells

Here’s a look at some winners and losers and, in some cases, a thought about how the song is being rotated at radio stations.

How Matt Cord Finds Continued Success Stepping Into the Shoes of Legends

"You don't want to be that much different than what it was before. I know this city and the listeners. They are extremely loyal and they don't like change."

How NBC Is Proving Nostalgia Still Works — If You Use It Right in Music Radio

Tapping into heritage talent in your market can make a giant difference in how your station is perceived.

How Mike Calta Morphed From Shock Jock to Tampa Bay’s Dominant Talk Leader

"We had done everything you could possibly do. We pushed the boundaries on sexism and racism. Then when everybody started tightening up, we thought we should probably evolve a little."

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Bill Simmons Wants ESPN To Keep Troy Aikman, Joe Buck Together: “Just Be In Mutual Hatred”

"I want them to stay together and just be in mutual hatred."

News/Talk Remains America’s Top Radio Format in 3rd Quarter, Nielsen Data Shows

News/talk accounted for 22.1% of all AM/FM station streaming among adults 18 and older. Among the 35+ demographic, that figure increased to 24.2%.

Pew Research: 55% of Americans Say News Media Has Too Much Political Power

Views on traditional news organizations differ considerably along party lines.

BetUS Casino Teasing New Program Potentially Tied To Dianna Russini Media Return

"Russini resigned from The Athletic this spring after Page Six published photos of her with Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel. Now, several outlets are confirming she is poised for a comeback as soon as next week."