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. 

Five Ways Classic Rock/Hits Program Directors Can Stay on Target

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"Always focusing on what they do and how to do it better."

Dave and Chuck the Freak Celebrate 25 Years in Detroit

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"We know it wouldn't work without both of us."

TikTok Tests Voice Calls, Bringing Back a Classic Radio Tactic

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"For TikTok, every retained interaction is valuable."

LBF and Adam-12 Launch New Morning Show at WROR Boston

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"I hate to say it's a slice of life, but it is our unique takes on the absurd nature of what is going on everywhere."

What Radio Programmers Can Learn from Boring Bands About Audience Loyalty

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"What we know doesn't work is back-selling and reading liner cards. That is the radio equivalent of being a boring band."
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