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.

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News/Talk Radio Needs a Show Prep Refresher

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How News/Talk Radio Hosts Should Choose ‘Topic A’

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

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

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

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