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.

Stuck in a News/Talk Rut? Here’s How to Get Out of It

Do you filter your topics for your opinion? Do you worry about upsetting the manager or some audience members? Let me give you some tools to get out of it.

As the BNM Summit Approaches, Here Are Tips and Tricks to Get the Most Out of It

Building relationships is the key to making sure that your station gets the special attention it deserves.

How Much Patience Do You Need for Your Rush Limbaugh Replacement Show?

Patience is a virtue in these situations. If it’s not popping by the end of this year, it may be the time. Sometimes shows don’t work. The show may just be what it is.

4 Tips to Help Create Better Interviews

My mantra is to provide my audience with a listener-focused experience. It’s not about me, it's not about the guest, it is always about your audience.

Reinventing Talk Radio Post-Rush Limbaugh

The long monologue is terrific, if you can pull it off. I have heard a lot of monologues that should have been no longer than 4 minutes.

Breaking

Andy Schuon Named CEO of Academy of Country Music

"ACM needs a forward-thinking leader to match that momentum."

ESPN President Jimmy Pitaro Notes “Difficult Decisions” as Network Begins Layoffs

"We had to make some difficult decisions about job impacts that we will be communicating today."

NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero Reportedly Departs As Part Of ESPN Layoffs

"Pelissero joined NFL Network in July 2017. Before that, he covered the NFL for USA Today starting in 2013, part of a team that won an Associated Press Sports Editors Top 10 award."

Bill Handel: We’ve Lost 65% of Our AM Radio Audience on KFI in Past Decade

"And if you look at revenue, revenue has just collapsed."