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. 

Classic Rock Radio Can Fight the Fun Drought

"When was the last time you encouraged a talent to have more fun instead of focusing on the length of their breaks?"

Shredd and Ragan’s Simple Formula for Buffalo Radio Success

"we try to reflect what's going on here locally."

Taylor Swift Chose Classic Rock — What That Means for Radio

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SiriusXM’s Julia Cunningham on the Art of Interviewing

There is an art to doing great interviews, and if anyone has come close to mastering that art, it's Julia Cunningham. Host of The...

How the Rolling Stones Exemplify the Power of Classic Rock

"One of the format's biggest acts is still relevant and still creating buzz.

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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.