Dealing With Emergencies: You Don’t Need Answers To Express Emotion Without Losing Control
When tragedy hits or breaking news shakes your community, you will feel something. You’re human. It’s natural to feel an…
Tag: Tragedy
Dealing With Emergencies: If They Didn’t Hear It, You Didn’t Say It: Acknowledging the Story Frequently Is Not Optional
When tragedy hits, emergencies unfold, or major breaking news dominates a community, your role changes. You are no longer just…
The Essential Emergency Checklist Every Station Needs
Most families keep an emergency kit at home that includes essentials like batteries, flashlights, bottled water, and a plan everyone…
Dealing With Tragedy: React to Now
The world no longer waits for a talk break. Information moves instantly. Alerts hit phones. Social feeds refresh every second.…
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,…