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.

How News/Talk Radio Professionals Can Make Social Media Work for Them

The social media space seems often that it is out of whack with the format. This could not be more wrong.

4 Tips on How to Handle Social Media As a Media Member and On-Air Talent in 2025

Ask yourself: what is the benefit of arguing with a troll? The answer is nothing.

How News/Talk Radio Hosts Should Prepare For Local Election Season

Your local elections have a lot to do with the happiness of your audience.

News/Talk Radio Hosts Need to Grab the Future By the Horns

Your future is truly in your hands. You can either complain about the current realities or face them.

Why Talk Radio Hosts Need to Think Like Albert Einstein

The competitive pressures for ears and advertising have created a real need for innovative thinking.

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Why Fox News’ Ratings Slump Isn’t the Warning Sign Everyone Thinks

People are tired, man. And oftentimes, the most likely answer is the correct one.

FOX Sports Turned World Series Pregame Coverage Into a Championship Performance

"In a broadcast where every detail mattered, FOX’s production staff delivered a performance worthy of the game's biggest stage."

Major League Baseball Has a Problem, and the NFL Is Only Part of It

"Baseball can control whether there are baseball games to watch in 2027. If owners and players can't figure that out, they won't have to worry about the NFL stealing their audience."

Eutopia Credits Hard Work and New York Pride for SiriusXM Success

“Once you can rock the mic in a state where you can hardly pronounce any of the towns, but you still connect with the people, you feel like you can make it anywhere, especially where you’re from."