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.

9 News Radio Writing Tips

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Journalism schools teach newspaper writing techniques. Seemingly, a lot of radio news is written in that style.

How to Balance National Topics on a Local Show

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Local shows should focus on local topics and ignore national topics, right? No, that is wrong.  It is all about Topic A: What are people talking about? ...

6 Play by Play Problems Courtesy of a Talk Radio Program Director

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"The easier that you make it for the listener to understand what is happening, the more value you present."
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Why TikTok Followers Don’t Equal Radio Talent

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"Some creators can. Others simply do not translate."

Tom Brady’s Viral Weekend Was A Business Lesson Sports Media Missed

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"Far too many were eager to mock a staged wrestling angle, a promotional appearance, or a calculated branding move that they overlooked what was actually happening."

Why Cumulus Sees Xperi Data as a Big Data Breakthrough for Radio

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"We're excited because we feel this is a step forward in using technology to change the way people think about radio. This is really the big data moment for radio, at least as we see it."

A.I. in Radio: Where Is the Uncrossable Line?

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"A.I. does not live in local markets, play games at your remotes, connect with listeners, or comprehend what culture you have built inside your cluster."