This is Fine
After the election and the ensuing flurry of opinion vs. fact foisted upon us, it became too easy to worry about the future. As a journalist, of course I must…
Remember Reagan?
Long before Ronald Reagan became the 40th President of the United States, the Fairness Doctrine was put into effect and enforced by the Federal Communications Council (FCC). According to the…
Should I be Flattered?
I gotta spill the tea. And let's be real ya all, I'm trying to distract us/me from this particularly awful election. Every now and then a little press comes out…
Where to Next Radio Brethren?
Anyone working in our business long enough knows, sometimes you have to move for the gig. And back in the day, it was paid for, now, not so much. I was moved once, with my family, for a job in Montana. Yes, it was life-changing leaving Los Angeles, but too short-lived.
Hard Conversations are <i>SO…</i> Hard
Some people cannot handle serious discussions, especially around money.
What is an Influencer Really?
Someone who can make a bunch of money endorsing a product, if they are willing to sell their soul. The term Influencer makes me think of The Secret Lives of…
I’ve Said it Once and…
... I'll say it again, local news is critical. Story after story and report after report on the topic say, readers, listeners and viewers want to be tuned in to…
Ever Tried to Corral a Goat?
It's like herding cats, only different. A dear friend in the business was telling me years ago about trying to find salespeople. He said once he found folks he felt…
It’s Not Just for Old Timers
My first job in radio was as an intern at KGIL-AM in Los Angeles. I really wanted to work at KLOS, but they would have had me filing albums. (For…
Do We Make Lemonade?
When life gives you lemons, do you really make lemonade? Meh, I take a moment to pull in my posse. Hey ya all, did I screw this up? Did they screw…