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The Industry According To: Leigh Jacobs, NuVoodoo

"Stations MUST work to build cume all the time."

Is the Netflix Dream Hurting What Made Podcasting Great?

The math is simple. The appeal is obvious. But the long-term implications? Those are murkier than most people want to admit.

Approaching The Summit: Paul Mason, 104.5 The Zone

"It's one of those things when Jason [Barrett] first put it on my radar that I'm going to definitely carve out time for this."

The Community Connection Sports Has, but Sports Radio Often Doesn’t

"Why is it that teams and leagues can find time for simple acknowledgment, but the connective tissue of sports radio that ties fans to teams cannot?"

Jimmy Wright’s Dedication To Learning Has Led To 30+ Years At Star 102.5

“You have to make yourself versatile, and you have to be able to adapt and change. It doesn't necessarily mean you have to give up on your dream. "

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: Are You Sweating The Details?

Today, more than ever in the world of radio, attention to detail is not just a beneficial quality; it is a necessity.

Hits On The Horizon: Lainey Wilson, MGK And Giveon

Lainey Wilson / “Somewhere Over Laredo” is on the way to being another super smash, judging by all the early believers at radio!

Hot AC 105.7 The Mountain Set To Debut In Chico CA

Hot AC 105.7 The Mountain in Chico, CA, is officially set to launch Memorial Day at midnight. The station is on air now with a soft launch.

Can Hot AC Radio Name Its Core Artists?

Does Hot AC need core artists these days, or should it be more like Top 40, just finding the best songs and not focusing on any sense of artist development?

Speciality Programming Can Move The Hot AC Needle

“Specialty Programming” is at the top of my programming pyramid for a reason. It’s the special sauce for your station to stand out from the competition.

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.

Hits On Horizon: Ariana Grande, Lorde And Thomas Rhett

Top 40/Hot AC: Ariana Grande / “Twilight Zone”, another catchy song from Ariana with more than seven million streams this week.

What Can The Hot AC Format Own And How To Get It

Whatever your situation is, the one thing it boils down to is…WHAT DO YOU OWN?

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Is the Netflix Dream Hurting What Made Podcasting Great?

The math is simple. The appeal is obvious. But the long-term implications? Those are murkier than most people want to admit.

Approaching The Summit: Paul Mason, 104.5 The Zone

"It's one of those things when Jason [Barrett] first put it on my radar that I'm going to definitely carve out time for this."

The Community Connection Sports Has, but Sports Radio Often Doesn’t

"Why is it that teams and leagues can find time for simple acknowledgment, but the connective tissue of sports radio that ties fans to teams cannot?"

The Future of AM Radio Depends on Reinvention, Not Nostalgia

"AM radio may never return to its former dominance. But its survival will depend on becoming more local, more authentic, and more creatively connected to the digital habits of modern consumers."