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 recently served as program director for WHO/KXNO in Des Moines, IA. Prior to that role he held programming positions in New York City, San Francisco, 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.
Exclusive articles:
How News Talk and Sports Talk Hosts Can Remain Employed
You must be the catalyst. You must be the aggressor in this relationship.
Your News Talk or Sports Talk Program Director Was Laid Off, Now What?
If you feel like your show is off center in some way, it probably is.
News Talk Radio Talent, What is Your Personal Brand?
What makes you new, better, or different?
Innovation For Your News Talk Radio Station in 2025
For whatever reason, News Talk Hosts suck at being showmen or show women. We are in showbusiness.
News Talk Radio Talent Always Need to be Working the Room
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