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. 

BOB-FM’s Howard Kroeger: ‘We Regulate Creativity’

After doing this for 23 years, he says one of the secrets his team has learned is how to “regulate creativity,” putting their writing onto a schedule.

How 95.5 KLOS Achieved Its Best Ratings in Over 30 Years

Little of what we discussed isn’t available to most stations in markets of any size. The success isn’t a Los Angeles thing; it’s a radio thing.

100.3 The Sound’s Lasting Legacy With ‘The Backstagers’

Instead of the goal being to ask people what they thought about the station and gather information, it was about giving them access to the station and creating an open dialogue.

Why Classic Rock Stations Must Embrace Community-Building

Can a Classic Rock radio station create a community of fans that will help expand awareness of the brand beyond the existing cume and potentially reach younger fans of Classic Rock?

Behind The Song Podcast Bridges Classic Rock Generation Gap

It’s this sort of approach to repackaging the world of Classic Rock that provides the best opportunity to tap into the passion for the music we see in younger generations without expecting them to listen to the radio.

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Saga Communications Names John Hakim GM in Charleston

"Over the past five years, he has demonstrated the vision, work ethic, and ability to inspire others that define outstanding leaders. I can think of no better person to lead Charleston Media Solutions, and I am excited to see the team continue to flourish under his leadership.”

Pardon The Interruption Record Month Leads ESPN September Studio Show Viewership

"Across ESPN's studio programming, average September viewership rose 7% compared with last year."

Jay Wallace: Fox News Isn’t Courting Other Networks’ Viewers

"It’s hard to go after another network’s audience."

CBS News Announces JD Vance Town Hall With Tony Dokoupil

Dokoupil, the anchor of CBS Evening News, will interview Vance before an audience of Michigan voters from across the political spectrum.