Sensitive Topics: How To Handle Controversial Topics
There’s no shortage of current events that get people fired up. There’s always a sensitive topic being discussed and debated…
Controversial And Sensitive Topics
When the Music Stops: Handling Celebrity Deaths on Radio
Radio programmers are constantly looking for advantages. They tweak tactics to gain a quarter-hour in a constant game of cat-and-mouse…
Celebrity Deaths: Driving Listener Participation Without Exploiting the Moment
When a beloved artist or well-known celebrity dies, listeners don’t just want to hear their music. They want to talk…
Celebrity Deaths: Extending the Tribute On-Air and Online
The first few hours after a beloved artist or celebrity passes are about speed and authenticity. You’re not breaking news…
Celebrity Deaths: The Critical First Response
When an iconic artist or celebrity dies, every second matters. Your listeners already know the news from a push notification,…
Celebrity Deaths: Building A Plan Before Tragedy Strikes
Too many stations are caught flat-footed when a core artist or popular celebrity dies. By the time they’ve pulled audio,…
Why Celebrity Deaths Are a Programming Opportunity
Radio programmers spend an incredible amount of time trying to steal quarter-hours. We shuffle clocks, stack stop sets, run contests,…
Example: The Topic Is Controversial But The Entertainment Is Not!
Controversial topics are relevant by definition. They inspire emotional, dramatic responses, and isn’t that what radio shows want? But many…
Example: Take A Stand On Current Events
Some personalities avoid sensitive topics and controversial subjects for fear of being fired. Others shy away from it because they…
Example: Personalize A Sensitive Topic
Mental health is difficult to talk about on air. When Lizzo announced that she suffers from depression and is struggling…