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hivio 2016: “What the F**k Happened to Radio?”
Howard Lapides is a veteran of radio. As CEO of Lapides Entertainment, Howard is now managing writer/producers, talk show hosts, authors,...
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Aug 26, 2016


And the Future of Radio and Podcasting Talent is…
Valerie Geller is a talent coach second to none. She works worldwide, coaching personalities in podcasting, radio, and television. In...
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Aug 10, 2016


Better Listen to Saul
In the latest episode of the excellent Re/code Media Podcast, host Peter Kafka (who will be onstage talking media with me at hivio in...
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Mar 13, 2016


How to Hire Radio Talent
This week I was called by a radio industry trade and asked an interesting question: How should radio stations hire differently in this...
mramsey1
Jul 10, 2015


The Future of Radio Talent – iHeartMedia’s Dennis Clark at hivio
So you think the future of radio is shutting up to play more songs? Think again. Dennis Clark is iHeartMedia’s secret weapon when it...
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Jul 8, 2015


hivio is LIVE Thursday and Friday – WATCH for FREE
hivio, the audio future festival, is LIVE THURSDAY and FRIDAY! You can watch it for FREE! Radio, online radio, podcasting, agencies,...
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Jun 3, 2015


Watch hivio Stream LIVE on Thursday
hivio is the audio future festival, and it begins THURSDAY! You can watch it LIVE for FREE! Radio, online radio, podcasting, agencies,...
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Jun 2, 2015


What Radio Can Learn from Star Wars VII
Last week the Internet melted. And if you’re a Star Wars fan, you know the precise moment: When the latest teaser trailer for the newest...
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Apr 20, 2015


Is Social Media “A Great Wasteland”?
Is social media “a great wasteland” of the modern media age? And…why is MSNBC launching daily Facebook videos that have nothing to do...
mramsey1
Mar 18, 2015


Radio’s Crisis of Personality
One of radio’s greatest advantages relative to competing media are its personalities – or at least that could be an advantage. But a...
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Nov 17, 2014


A Halloween Story for Broadcasters
This is something of a tradition for me – to post one particular spooky video I produced about three years ago. Every year on Halloween I...
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Oct 31, 2014


The Secret of Howard Stern
Bob Lefsetz penned a great piece in praise of Howard Stern recently. I recommend you check it out. It’s great not simply because he hits...
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Oct 9, 2014


Who Says Radio Talent Can’t Compete with Hollywood?
I’ve watched with some bemusement a debate in broadcasting circles: Does it makes sense for broadcasters to embrace an abundance of...
mramsey1
Oct 6, 2014


Tracy Johnson on What Makes Radio Talent Great
What makes radio talent great? Where do you find it? And how can you leverage it? Those are just some of the questions tackled by Tracy...
mramsey1
Aug 27, 2014


Wow, Look What U.S. Radio Can Learn from Australian Broadcasters!
The number one media brand in Australia is a radio show. Think about that for a second. The number one media brand in Australia is a...
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Jul 31, 2014


What Radio Can Learn from a YouTube Star
What’s the difference between a media brand and an individual with 50 million YouTube views? Nothing! Andrea Russett is a YouTube...
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Jul 14, 2014


Why Do Radio Personalities Exist?
It’s not about how little you talk, it’s about how much you say. Granted, the ratings generally show that less talk is better on...
mramsey1
May 29, 2014


Career Advice for Radio Air Talents
There are three kinds of radio air talents: The kind who owns the audience The kind who works for a radio station that owns the audience...
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Mar 20, 2014


6 Reasons Radio Listeners IGNORE Your Morning Show
You know the routine. Your radio station introduces a new morning show and you sit back and wait for the magic to happen. And you...
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Feb 24, 2014


A Halloween Message for Radio
I posted this for the first time a couple years ago, but I think it contains an evergreen message which is particularly appropriate for...
mramsey1
Oct 30, 2013
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