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. 

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.

How Crash Leans on His Passion for Radio in Growing Community at 98ROCK Tampa Bay

"We want to keep everybody positive. Hopefully they'll remember something we said that brightens their day."

What Those Who Knew Uncle Joe Benson Best Learned From a Classic Rock Legend

"The biggest impact on me was his relationship with the audience. Joe helped me understand that to really know your listeners, you needed to become their friend, because that is who you are talking to every day."

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Jacques Doucet, Voice Of The Montreal Expos, Dies At 86

"He was certainly a giant, and his loss is immense."

FOX Sports Unveils College Football Broadcast Teams For 2026 Season

"FOX Sports looks to continue on the momentum from the FIFA World Cup was an exciting year of action beginning week one with the defending national champion Indiana Hoosiers."

Bob Stilson Retires From The Breeze Buffalo Mornings

"Stilson's exit marks another chapter closing for local Buffalo radio."

Family of 93 WIBC’s Matt Bair Releases Statement Following Unexpected Death

"His death was accidental, and we do believe at this time that alcohol was a contributing factor."