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Sports Media Has a Serious Reporting Problem

"Nobody in the sports media business who values the truth should feel good about reporters failing to report the Kyle Shanahan or LeBron James stories in real time."

iHeartRadio Layoffs Spark Broadcasting Career Change Conversations

"Most union electricians in New York earn around $200,000 annually when overtime is included."

Unorthodox Or Ill-Fated? 60 Minutes’ New Correspondents Raise Eyebrows

Legacy programs carry more risk than most. 60 Minutes is set to begin season 59, and its brand rests on a very specific kind of credibility.

How Ron Slay Proved a Sports Radio Success Story Doesn’t Always Go as Planned

"Being part of a team, you know when you have something special. This is one that feels special top to bottom. It was a no brainer, and I was extremely excited to stay home and keep my talents at The Zone."

Six Techniques To Avoid Micromanagement of Hot AC Talent

Successful performance depends heavily on spontaneity, personality, and the ability to form a genuine emotional connection with listeners.

Hot AC Radio Stations Need to Prioritize Talent Over Music

Make talent your bottom building block of the programming pyramid and encourage them to be ambassadors of your station’s brand while building their brand within your system.

Consultant’s Corner: Kevin Robinson, Robinson | Media

When coaching, do it privately, face-to-face, and one-on-one. Group sessions can potentially turn toxic, as coaching needs to be personalized and custom. Not everyone is in the same growth stage.

Music Radio Needs To Cultivate Great Storytellers

It’s our job—as coaches and mentors—to give the talent a safe space in coaching, know that when they start, there will be mistakes, and build their confidence in the coaching process.

Consultant’s Corner: Ron Harrell Harrell Media Group

Radio is searching for a new story. The book is an all-time best-seller full of audience-engaging dramas, thrillers, and advertising celebrations.

Consultant’s Corner: Buzz Knight, Buzz Knight Media

It is mandatory to follow science with a dash of gut instinct. Data isn’t perfect all of the time and it requires a “sniff test” that must come from the gut.

Look For Talent Coaching Techniques Outside The Radio Industry

Peek into how coaching experts focus in differing industries and motivate a team in differing industries is a great exercise to grow your coaching practice.

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iHeartRadio Layoffs Spark Broadcasting Career Change Conversations

"Most union electricians in New York earn around $200,000 annually when overtime is included."

Unorthodox Or Ill-Fated? 60 Minutes’ New Correspondents Raise Eyebrows

Legacy programs carry more risk than most. 60 Minutes is set to begin season 59, and its brand rests on a very specific kind of credibility.

How Ron Slay Proved a Sports Radio Success Story Doesn’t Always Go as Planned

"Being part of a team, you know when you have something special. This is one that feels special top to bottom. It was a no brainer, and I was extremely excited to stay home and keep my talents at The Zone."

How Sports Radio Can Revive Appointment Listening This NFL Season

"It doesn't matter the guest or the amount of money you pay them, listeners will always invest their time when broadcasters prove it’s worth the investment."