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 Radio Can Beat Spotify and Apple Music for Summer Concert Listener Attention

While it might be easy to dismiss the issue of concert information as being relevant only for stations that play newer music, the fact is Classic Rock and Hits artists continue to tour and do huge business.

Why Rick Savage Left Corporate Giants for a Return to Radio at 91X

"The most fun I’ve ever had in my career is in a studio at a radio station. Nothing compares to it."

Why Program Directors Shoud Emulate Tom Izzo When Leading Brands

All of Izzo's methods mirror best practices for Program Directors. Replace driving ratings with winning championships and he's trying to accomplish the same things we are.

How Jaybeau Jones Approaches Impacting Listeners Eight Seconds at a Time

"Your job for the audience in the car or at home blow drying their hair is to make it a little more fun between the songs. If you're talking between these songs, whether it's eight seconds or eighteen, it better be great."

Why Classic Rock Radio Should Embrace the Creative Chaos March Madness Provides

Classic Rock/Hits radio stations are arguably ahead of many other brands because we already know what the consumers want from us.

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Amended Suit Claims Spotify Ignored Streaming Fraud

"This case may reshape how platforms audit and report suspicious streaming activity going forward."

How LeBron James Arrival Ignited Renewed Radio Tension Between 97.5 The Fanatic, 94WIP

"I’m not looking to pick fights. However, when I hear or see something that puts me over the line, enough is enough. When I hit a boiling point with their nonsense is when I choose to chirp about it."

The Kyle Shanahan News Timeline Exposed Sports Media’s Biggest Credibility Problem

"If the people with the best access aren't willing to report one of the biggest stories in the NFL until the team decides it's time, then they're no longer setting the news agenda."

Key Industries That Reinvented With Technology or Just Simply Disappeared

"In today's economy, adaptability may be the most valuable competitive advantage any organization can possess."