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…
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…
Local News is NOT Dead
The corporate capitalists always seem to want more money and to pay the talent less. This is hardly news. So why is CNN (the bastion of integrity? #justsayin) telling us…
Super Crucial
Last week I co-hosted a webinar (my 1st, woot!) with the legendary, Mike McVay. We talked about News in this new era of misinformation. But it’s not that new, as…
Radio Against the Machine
So you're using A.I. because it saves you time. Or you're using it to save money. I mean let's face it, that's the real reason, right? Radio people have been…