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.

6 Radio Pet Peeves

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Ok, this is what angers me. Am I truly an angry little man?

The Untold Challenges Radio Professionals See While Moving For A New Job

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Moving sucks, but adventures and personal growth are the benefits. 

3 Tips to Avoid Ruining the Ratings Expected from the 2024 Presidential Election

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This election season, think about your audience first.  Tell them the truth.  Your job is not to represent the powerful but defend the people.

Will Radio Be the Next Video Star?

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I often see radio station videos online with minimal production values. This is very problematic. People want eye candy.

Separating Confirmation Bias From The Truth is More Difficult Than Ever

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I love it when listeners send me YouTube video links or article links. I can usually confirm or lance the misinformation boil in the heart in less than 60 seconds. 
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