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.

How Text Lines Can Help Your News/Talk Radio Show — And How They Can Ruin It

Don’t consider the text line to be an accurate representation of your station’s listeners. It isn’t.

What News/Talk Radio Stations Can Learn from Past Brokered Programming Scandals

Paid-for broadcasts are a reality. Here are some other things to keep in mind. Your company may be on top of this, but it is a good refresher.

Why Refilling the News/Talk Radio Listener Funnel Matters More Than Ever

There is a war for people’s attention. It’s a huge battle. It starts with making sure your station or show is focused on the right things.

For News/Talk Radio Hosts, Pop Culture Knowledge Is Just as Important as Political Policy

If there is a big cultural happening and you are totally unfamiliar with the person, that is a problem.

How to Keep Your News/Talk Radio Station Relevant During the Holidays

Part of the fun of news/talk radio is that we are at the center of informing our communities during important moments. Being prepared for anything is our mission. This includes compelling holiday programming.

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