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.

Exclusive articles:

Content Creators And Seizing The Moment

Last week, it became one of those crescendo events when DJ Cassidy, the DNC staff entertainer for the four-day political festival, created and revived the moment with music. 

Why Your Radio Station Needs a ‘Director Of Cool’

“What is this D.O.C.?” he asked. I explained it was the Director of Cool, a full-time employee with no other duties—no air shift, music scheduling, production, or marketing/promotions responsibilities—nothing.

It’s Merry Christmas Time.. In August

How do we prepare and freshen our brand’s purpose during the Holidays? Consider Clark Griswold’s search for the perfect tree in National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation.

Is There A Lesson For Radio From CBS News

The Tiffany Network will program an ensemble cast from New York led by CBS News veterans John Dickerson and Maurice DuBois, with a prominent role from Washington, D.C., by Face the Nation anchor Margaret Brennan.

Communicating and Navigating Ratings Wobbles

Programmers and Brand/Content leaders would have better blood pressure and fewer forehead wrinkles if we could respond to the wobbles as we react to the stock markets by saying, “Wow.”

Breaking

David Haugh: ‘This is a Huge Day for the Chicago Sports Network’

"A lot of good people worked very long and hard on getting this deal done, and finally today, it’s arrived."

Latin Hits 104.5 Picks Up ‘Tino Cochino Radio’ For Mornings

The show will take over for the incumbent “Enrique Santos Show.”

‘Nights Live with Vicki’ Ochoa Comes To 99.5 The Wolf Dallas

Vicki Ochoa has joined Texas Country 99.5 The Wolf in Dallas for an evening show branded as “Nights Live with Vicki Ochoa.”

Erick Erickson Launches News Focused Podcast

The program will be available in podcast form on all major platforms. It will also be distributed in video versions on YouTube and Spotify.