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.

After the Charlie Kirk Memorial, News/Talk Radio Hosts Need Answers to These 4 Questions

Every successful host must have a unique wrinkle to stand out.

For News/Talk Radio, Charlie Kirk Assassination Is a Sobering Wake-Up Call

My viewpoint has been sharpened by those who see things differently.

Why Soulless Digital Advertising Can’t Compete with a Strong Radio Endorsement

Make every moment on your show essential — even the commercials.

Why News/Talk Radio Should Stop Chasing Logos and Start Serving the Audience

If your station sucks, a rebrand without an actual plan will fall flat.

How Talk Radio Personalities Can Protect Their Jobs by Supporting Sales Teams

If your endorsements are sold out, you will be very difficult to fire.

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Evan Roberts Suggests Howie Rose’s Final Call Be Opening Day 2027 if Sunday Has Weather Delays

"You'll get plenty of more opening days. Let Howie and Keith Raad finish it the right way with 40,000 people, with optimism, hope, and then Howie can drop the mic and say I'm out."

Major Garrett’s CBS News Podcast ‘The Takeout’ Adds New Election Segments with VoteHub Partnership

CBS News is expanding The Takeout with Major Garrett...

SubmitHub Bans AI Music From Its Promotion Services

"We want to build a platform that actually helps people promote real music."

Xperi Data Shows Radio Listenership More Than Doubled On NFL’s Opening Sunday

"Overall Sunday audience share jumped 60% on average. Pre-game listening rose 111% heading into kickoff, and post-game audiences grew 152%."