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. 

How Gregr Made ‘Nerd Talk’ a Seattle Radio Staple at 107.7 the end

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Billy Madison Explains How Morning Radio Must Adapt to a Changing Content Landscape

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What 20 Years of Jacobs Media Survey Data Tells Us About Radio Listening Habits

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Breaking

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The show is available as early as Friday, July 3rd.

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"Networking is more vital than ever as the industry shrinks."