WHAT HAPPENED TO EVERYONE?
As a company grows, they need to continually look for stellar talent. And as larger companies consolidate to save money, stellar talent are lost, some forever, others into the ether.…
The News Must Go On
I’m starting to peek back into national news after keeping one eye open most of last month. Let’s blame the holidays. The fires in my hometown are obviously devastating. The…
You Trying to Get Out… or?
It’s not a new reference. In fact, I’ve heard this from many people working in radio, when you try to get out, they pull you back in. A quote from…
What Are We Even Doing?
Have you ever seen that meme that shows two pictures of the thought process of how you arrive at success? One is a straight line and arrow to get to…
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…
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.
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…