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.

4 Tips to Help Create Better Interviews

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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

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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.

Fame Can Be Fickle, So Here’s How to Handle It

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Fame amplifies everyone’s strengths and weaknesses.

Stuart Epperson Was the Embodiment of a Great Leader

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Mr. Epperson was always relaxed with a big smile on his face. He was a listener and when he spoke, people listened.

6 Tips to Help Make Your Show More Fun

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Your show should be always evolving and changing because society is.
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"If ESPN Radio wanted to make the strongest statement possible about its commitment to the platform, there may not have been a better option available at this moment than bringing Mike Golic home. Sometimes the smartest move isn't chasing what's next. It's recognizing the value of what already worked."

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"I'm saddened that it's often the largest media companies — those that rely on creative content and entertainment — that repeatedly eliminate the very people who helped build those organizations into the giants they have become."

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