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. 

What 80s Music Still Teaches Us About Programming Today

The fact is, there is more value in a spin for these titles than there is for “Cheap Sunglasses” or “Wheel in the Sky.”

How Scott ‘Lazlo’ Geiger Built His Church as an Open Book to His Radio and Personal Life

"When I get to go in the studio and close that door, that's when everything else disappears."

Request Experiment By Ed Sheeran Is a Reminder Radio Shouldn’t Ignore

In today’s world, there are so many ways to get song suggestions from listeners — text, email, mobile app, website, social media, and probably five more I’m not thinking of — that it’s hardly difficult.

How Scott Rizzuto Found Success in the Gateway to the West at 105.7 The Point

"We’re just being ourselves. That’s what morning shows are, a chance to share opinions."

As ’80s and ’90s Rise in Classic Rock, What’s the Future of ’60s and ’70s?

How do we manage some of the artists and songs that, once upon a time, were the biggest in the format?

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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."