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. 

Ken West WERS-FM: Community Over Commercial Radio Model

"It's important because fun is contagious. Fun can trickle down to staff and trickle out of the speakers to the listener."

Chuck Armstrong is Living His Rock Radio Dream at Townsquare Media

"I remember growing up being a listener hearing artist interviews, and how cool that was. Now we have access to bring the artists to the listeners, so I want to continue making that connection."

Making Classic Rock Dreams Come True

"Your station becomes a topic of conversation — something I'm sure it is not on the average day."

Ben and Skin’s Dallas Radio Formula Includes Laughs, Bits, Sports, and More

"We like to make fun of tropes like Sports Talk shows that pair two guys from two different cities together. We exaggerate the characters so one is some meathead who played sports but doesn't know what he's doing and the other is super announcer-y."

KOLA vs KCAL Classic Rock Format Comparison

"The real difference between the two is less about era and more about the types of songs being played. "

Breaking

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.