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. 

Don’t Be Troy Aikman: How Music Radio Hosts Can Ditch Crutches

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"As good as anyone in football."

How Michelle McKormick Is Navigating Her “Refirement”

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“There was a going-away thing with media and radio friends, and it was like being at my funeral. I was like, ‘Alright, you guys, stop.’”

Manischewitz’s Gen Z Playbook Holds Lessons for Classic Rock Radio

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"New generations of music fans are discovering Classic Rock in a very different way than fans from previous generations did."

How Rock 95.5’s Josh Klinger Engages Daily Listeners

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"If I have a pretty good interaction with a listener, I get their address, and I pop a thank you note into the mail."

Classic Rock Sommeliers: Why Radio Needs Them

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"There is no five-page manual on how to train a Classic Rock host to be a sommelier."
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