Peter Thiele

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Peter Thiele is a weekly news/talk radio columnist for Barrett Media, and an experienced news/talk radio programmer. He currently serves as News/Talk Format Captain for Zimmer Communications. Prior to joining Zimmer, Peter held programming positions in New York City, San Francisco, Des Moines, Little Rock, Greenville, Hunstville, and Joplin. Peter has also worked as a host, account executive and producer in Minneapolis, and San Antonio. He can be found on Twitter at @PeterThiele.

AM Radio Is on Life Support, and the FCC Helped Put It There

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AM's demise is connected to terrible content. Can AM rise again? It's all about content.

Why Your News/Talk Radio Station’s Male Demo Craves Sports Talk

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It is estimated that 50-plus million Americans play fantasy football. Of that 50,000,000 figure, 65% are men. The players are affluent as well. These two stats mirror your audience.

Why News/Talk Radio Hosts Need to Rethink the ‘Expert Guest’ Obsession

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No listener remembers a dull interview with the mayor about the next city council meeting. No listener will stop you at the hardware store to compliment you on that great question about the new traffic circle. Make connections by sharing what makes you tick.

Why News/Talk Radio Hosts Must Guard Against Confirmation Bias

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Develop your own thoughts, observations, and opinions. You are being paid to provide originality. People love your show because of you. Be that thought leader.

What Every Radio Professional Should Know About Severance Agreements

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I have been downsized and fired. I know your emotions. You have every right in the world to be angry. Here is the truth: it doesn't help you to disparage your former employer.
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ESPN Posts Most Watched WNBA Regular Season In Network History

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"Across 29 games, the WNBA on ESPN networks averaged 1.37 million viewers, up 17% year-over-year."

Michelle Beadle To Co-Host New Program With Matthew Berry on Roku

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"He did have an offer I couldn’t refuse. The opportunity to do TV daily, and laugh, was a no-brainer. Plus, if you don’t like it, Mo and I blame Matthew."

SiriusXM Director Jordan Greenberg Departing For PWHL

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"The countless adventures, friends, experiences, and knowledge I’ll take from that journey are immeasurable."

102.5 The Game Tabs Nick Frazier, Connor Nute As New Hosts Of ‘Next Man Up’

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"They are young voices and have a lot of great ideas that this market has been missing. I think they are going to continue to add to not only our team here at 102.5 The Game, but the market as well."