Tag: Ken Johnson
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How You Say Goodbye on the Radio Matters More Than You Think
"Being sad, confused, concerned, angry, and emotional is natural when a job you love is going away. But part of a public job involves dealing with situations that are stressful and difficult."
Reflecting on Radio, Accountability, and Change As I Sign Off
"Outside of the use of AI, there is almost nothing truly new in all radio and music."
Christmas in Focus: What Radio Programmers Should Know About Serving Black Audiences
"You don’t want to have your station's head in the sand."
What Urban Radio Listeners Should Expect From The Format’s Best
I’m comfortable making an educated guess about what listeners want from their adult urban station. But what they expect and what they deserve are not necessarily the same thing.
AI Music in Urban Radio Lacks Passion and Soul
In case you missed my disclaimer in last week’s article, let me say it again: that piece was written entirely by AI. Its purpose...
Where R&B Radio Lives: Ranking the Top Cities That Shaped the Format
While I’ll admit this could be a bit subjective, since I haven’t lived or programmed in every city that I list in consideration, it’s still a fun debate.
The Art of the Radio Rebrand: Intentional, Strategic, and Listener-First
"Whatever the reason, there has to be a reason."
Urban Radio Needs More Live, Local, and Connected Talent
"I'm hopeful that this is a glimpse of what’s ahead for the urban format."
What Today’s R&B Samples Reveal About the Urban Radio Format
"Collabs in R&B aren’t new, but lately the quality of production has impressed me."
Urban Radio in 2025: Local Connection, New Artists, Real Results
"As long as programmers and personalities keep that balance in mind, I believe urban radio has room to grow and even reassert its influence."