Ron Harrell

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Ron Harrell is a columnist for Barrett Media. He founded Harrell Media Group, specializing in radio and audio brand consultation, fractional management, and talent coaching. He has worked in every role on the Programming and Branding side during his career, becoming management and executive-focused in the post-Telecom Act era. Ron has held leadership roles for media groups such as ABC/Citadel, CBS Radio, Chancellor Media, Cumulus Media, Hope Media Group, Hubbard Broadcasting, and WAY Media. 

Interested parties are invited to learn more about his company Harrell Media Group and reach out by email at Ron@HarrellMediaGroup.com.

Music Radio’s Role In Inauguration Day History

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Americans will be listening to the radio, either to hear the speeches and festivities or to escape those words and be taken away with music and non-election talk.

Music Radio Must Update Its Playbook To Be Ready For Community Disasters

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Update your playbook for 2025 so you’ll be ready to serve the community when the moment arrives.

When The New Brand Hits Town Don’t Be ‘Left Behind’

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Format and marketplace changes are a good time to be reminded of the opportunity to improve our proven or heritage brands before we get Left Behind by the invaders.

Imagine If Radio Had a NCAA Style Transfer Portal

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Like the NCAA, talent will notify their current employer of their intention to enter the portal to transfer their skills to another radio station or content provider.

What If Listening To The Radio Was Not Free?

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“What would we do if we had to offer our content behind a paywall?”
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"He was our guide, our anchor, and our greatest supporter. I am a better man and a better father because of his example."

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"I would hope that they could continue the show in some form. And there are plenty of great studio hosts out there who could do what I do."

Ben Stevens Elevated To Full Time Co-Host of “D-Fish & Decker” at 97.1 The Fan

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"Stevens has been a rotating fill-in host since 97.1 The Fan launched in May."

Borrell Associates: Digital Advertising Will Reach 80% of Local Ad Spending by 2030

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Borrell Associates projects that figure will climb considerably over the next four years as the industry undergoes what it describes as a "great reshuffling."