Hot AC Features

Storytelling is a key to personality success, but many shows have a hard time mastering original, organic stories. That's particularly true when it comes to telling personal stories for shows in Stage 1 or...

You've probably heard of Casey Kasem. One of the highlights of his Weekly Top 40 show was the Long Distance Dedication. It's a charming, relatable feature that allowed Casey to tell a story. The...

Any format can perform this feature, but it fits best on a station that plays a large percentage of library material or has older listeners who like to get nostalgic. Time Machine is a...

Many stations run a music feature designed to expand the perception for a deeper library than they really play. By creating an excuse to break format, listeners hear songs they haven't heard on the...

This solid music-based feature adds depth to a music image by reaching beyond the usual playlist. The Back In The Day Double Play is a terrific feature to launch a music sweep or generate...

For many shows that play music, the best possible games are those that combine personality and music, like this game. Mix Tape is one of those. This article explains how to play the game Mix...

Here's a terrific feature or promotion for any radio station that relies on a deep library. It engages listeners, is interactive, and can add interest to an otherwise stale library. It's called The Perfect...

The Back of The Vault features a deep dive into an artist’s music library. This can be a great feature for stations with a large music library or a brand that wants to enhance...

Here's a terrific feature or promotion for any radio station that relies on a deep library of nostalgic songs from the past. It engages listeners, is interactive, and can add interest to an otherwise...

Music influences your memories and experiences. When listeners hear a song from the past, they immediately go there. This music feature is to Take You There, wherever the "there" is. In this article, I share...