How To Sequence Phone Calls For Greater Impact
Once there are a full bank of calls lined up and those callers are properly coached to perform, most producers or phone screeners sit back and wait for the talent to do their thing....
Every Radio Show Should Have a Team Of Experts
Every time something happens that's even a little out of the ordinary, most radio shows immediately start to scramble to find a source that can speak into the emergency. Wouldn't it be nice to...
Use This Checklist For Great In-Studio Guests
Interviews can be terrific, or a nightmare, and the difference is usually making sure you're prepared well in advance. This is especially true for live in-studio guests.
Interviewing guests can raise the perceived popularity of your show,...
Get Off Your Phone and Answer the Phone
In radio, we take a lot of things for granted. We assume listeners know more about us than they do. It's generally accepted that those who come to see us at promotions and events...
How To Use Ringers and Voice Actors On a Radio Show
This is a topic that will inspire mixed opinions, and probably some passionate disagreement. As most personalities will tell you, listeners are not calling radio stations as much as they once did. And, the...
Producer Is a Management Job
When it comes to building a morning show, most stations start looking for a “silver bullet”. If only we could find an existing morning team that is very successful and already in the market. They are...
6 Factors to Determine Ideal Promotion Length
One of the most difficult decisions for programmers, promotion managers and air talent is timing. Since listeners don't pay much attention, it's easy to...
