A survey by Jacobs Media reveals some interesting trends that broadcasters and podcasters should note. The survey, carried out between January and February this year (2019), shows that more people are listening to radio...
A few weeks back I wrote that having entertaining DJs has got to be the point of difference that makes a station great. So it’s interesting to read the Jacobs Media survey results that...
While it’s fine to be a generalist, and a consummate broadcaster, you may need the edge of having specialized in some genre or another.
What seemed the perfect running order when you started your radio show suddenly doesn’t feel right, and you don’t Know why. This is the universe tapping in and our intuition starts to override logic.
If you listened to Alan Freeman’s Pick of the Pops on Britain’s Radio One you would have heard the Australian DJ present a tightly formatted radio show featuring the week’s top 30. It was...
Which is the best microphone for you? Passionate debates can frequently be seen on DJ and radio forums about which microphone people should buy for their home studio. Some people recommend very expensive microphones,...
The bits in-between the music Listening to the radio as a teenager I quickly realised I enjoyed the jingles as much as the music. Using a cassette recorder I’d do my best to do a...
During the past six years I’ve seen lots of digital stations come and go, with some owners running out of steam in a few short months. And I think I know why. They become...
You’re never too old to rock If you listened to Alan Freeman’s Pick of the Pops on Britain’s Radio One you would have heard the Australian DJ present a tightly formatted radio show featuring...
Get the word on the street In a previous post I wrote about how having callers on a phone-in show can add some life to your programming. But there are some pretty high hurdles...
