by Jay Mitchell • • Comments Off on SMRP 61: Ron Stone; Just the Facts
Ron Stone, CEO of the Adams Radio Group, has an idea to, as he says, “bring independent broadcasters to the table.” He just might be onto something that would benefit our particular segment of the radio industry. Listen, and decide…
by Jay Mitchell • • Comments Off on SMRP 60: Sheri Lynch; Entertaining the Home-Bound
In addition to being half of a popular syndicated morning radio show, Sheri Lynch has a degree in social work … and you have to hear her insights about how to relate to your audience in the midst of these…
by Jay Mitchell • • Comments Off on SMRP 59: Pat Bryson; Local Living-Room Concerts
Pat Bryson is unusual among sales consultants because she is not afraid to roll up her sleeves and hit the streets. Because of that, she has a truly real-world perspective on what radio clients are going through at any given…
by Jay Mitchell • • Comments Off on SMRP 58: Randy Lawson, Happy Birthday, More Timely Ideas
To kick off the week we welcome voice artist and station owner Randy Lawson, who shares an idea to rally local business people to support medical professionals at the big regional healthcare facility. Then, host Jay Mitchell shares a fun…
by Jay Mitchell • • Comments Off on SMRP 57: Laurie Kahn, Open Letters
We are relaunching our podcast in the midst of the Coronavirus crisis with a new mission and a new format: to help broadcasters with ideas and inspiration, in short bursts (10 minutes or less), three times a week. Today we…
by Jay Mitchell • • Comments Off on SMRP 56: Community Leadership — Mike Hulvey
Our guest this week began his career in Danville, IL, and he worked his way up to COO and executive vice president of Neuhoff Meda, where he works and resides in – Danville, IL. Not only has Mike Hulvey achieved…
by Jay Mitchell • • Comments Off on SMRP 55: Inside the RAB Pt. 4 – Jeff Schmidt
This time we conclude (for now) our series, “Inside the RAB,” with the guy who helps us get it done – Senior Vice President of Professional Development Jeff Schmidt. He and his team are responsible for helping salespeople, sales managers,…
by Jay Mitchell • • Comments Off on SMRP 54: Inside the RAB Pt. 3 – Dave Caspar
This time out, we chat with RAB’s senior vice president of digital services, Dave Caspar. Dave and his team adroitly translate all of the RAB information and services into websites and apps that member stations can use to make real…
by Jay Mitchell • • Comments Off on SMRP 53: Inside the RAB Pt. 2 – Annette Malave
This time out, we chat with RAB’s senior vice president of insights, Annette Malave, whose team generates and organizes all kinds of data about radio, other media, and scores of business categories. Annette makes a bewildering mountain of information into…
by Jay Mitchell • • Comments Off on SMRP 52: Inside the RAB Pt. 1 – Brooke Williams
This week we kick off our four-part series focusing on the features and benefits of the industry’s sales support and advocacy organization. Our guest, Brooke Williams, senior vice president of membership, provides an overview of what the RAB provides to…