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.

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

Rhode Island Radio Legend Giovanni Calls It a Career — For Real This Time

"I need to hang up the headphones and let the next generation take over for real."

Jeff Bezos: ‘You Have to Work Hard to Make a Living in the News Business’

"The news business, if you go back to the 90s, the local monopoly newspaper was the greatest business in the world."

Rickey Smiley Reacts With Gratitude After Radio Hall of Fame Induction

"Radio is not a job, it's a lifestyle. "

Vox Media Split Into 2 Companies After James Murdoch Purchase

"Each company will be better positioned to grow within a focused portfolio of complementary businesses."