Key To Great Features: Consistent Yet Fresh

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By Tracy Johnson

A philosophical tug-of-war continues about the best way to program a show. The same applies to music programming. Is it better to deliver exactly what the audience expects whenever they tune in or be unpredictably fresh so they are always surprised? The answer is both. It’s important to be consistent yet fresh.

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