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. 

The Aging Audience Problem for Classic Rock Is Overstated and Here’s the Proof

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We should work harder to fan the flames by giving our audience the benefit of our insights, resources, and connections.

How Former Black Crowes Drummer Steve Gorman Became the Heart of KQRS Mornings

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"I knew I was going to be underestimated by everybody I met, so I have to show them that I'm here and I'm taking it seriously."

Is Classic Rock’s Future Tied To Divorced Dads

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"Talking with Classic Rock Program Directors, there is a line in the sand between some types of rock music from the nineties that’s difficult to cross"

How a Springsteen Biopic Teaches Lessons for Classic Rock/Hits Radio

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"These thoughts will not only help keep your Classic Rock/Hits station moving in the right direction, they will also save you $40 or more in tickets and concessions"

The Final Conversation with Pierre Robert

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"I’m going to do my best to capture everything we discussed and do justice to the thoughts and stories of a person I didn’t know well but also felt like I knew instantly."
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Inside The Daily Wire’s Plan Under New CEO Mike Richards

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"I was like, 'This is the greatest sandbox in the world.' If you're a creative person who likes running shows and businesses, this is the ultimate place to land. There's no one else that does what we do."

Why Chris Simms Has No Interest in Following the Traditional Sports Media Playbook

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"I was obsessed with football from an early age. Of course, I envisioned being the man and winning Super Bowls, never having to work again. That obviously didn't happen, but I knew media was an option."

Ed Levine Hands Galaxy Communications to Pamal Broadcasting, Bets on Events

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"Let me buy a really good or start a really good event, and then is there any local media I can add to it to make it better?'"

Steve Scully on Balancing Politics and Respect on “The Briefing” at SiriusXM

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""So when you try to understand the context of where we are today by understanding where we've been in the past, I think it makes it easier for many people to realize that, whatever you feel about the current political environment, this too is going to pass."