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You may not know the name Bruce Gilbert.  But the chances are you’ve heard his work, or someone following his lead! A longtime top programmer, Bruce is perhaps best known for becoming an early and prominent practitioner of the modern Sports/Talk format at “The Ticket” in Dallas.   Then after stints as CEO of DC based Red Zebra Broadcasting, and GM of ESPN Radio followed by FOX SPORTS RADIO.  Now he’s SVP/Sports for Cumulus where he oversees Westwood One and CBS Sports Radio, and advises the group’s 50+ all-sports stations. Show Notes at  www.brandwidthondemand.com

Keith Hill, The UnConsultant, has been successfully helping radio stations raise their ratings since 1992 when he teamed up with the iconic Moon Mullins in Nashville as a consultant specializing in the Country format. Perhaps most famously, Keith is recognized as the Worlds Leading Authority on Music Scheduling, proving advanced coaching for services including Musicmaster and others. Prior to a successful string of programming operations positions, Keith also was an air personality at the Legendary WFIL, Philadelphia as well as WXTU, Philadelphia and WYNY, New York. When asked what “UnConsultant” means, Keith replies, “I do it differently. I look at radio stations holistically, and all advice is custom. I never offer cookie cutter advice.” His client stations are consistent winners, frequently attaining the number one position in their market under his guidance.        

The career Jill Strada has epitomized success programming today’s hit music Radio. After stops in markets like Orlando, Miami, Boston, New York now she’s back in Miami and with COX, as Director of Branding and Programming for HITS 97.3 and 99 JAMZ.  Biggest Takeaways You Don’t Want to Miss: Common traits of winning stations, companies and individual talent. Why winning can sometimes be harder than losing ─ and trap to avoid How to keep radio relevant to younger-skewing audiences, especially as tech continues to create new options. The most important key to coaching talent at any ANY level. Complete show notes: www.brandwidthondemand.com

Martha Quinn is perhaps most famous for being one of the original veejays on MTV but like so many of us, she started in college radio including the ‘radio station with a college attached’ at WNYU, New York. However, NOT everyone gets lead roles TV commercials for clients like McDonald's, Country Time Lemonade Campbell's Soup and others. Rolling Stone magazine readers voted her "MTV's Best-Ever VJ," and by Allure Magazine, which referred to the 80s decade as "the Martha Quinn years."  She even lent her name, face and voice to The '80s Game with Martha Quinn, a PC trivia game!  She later joined Sirius Satellite Radio which merged with XM, the channel was rebranded as The 80s on 8, and she joins other original MTV VJs in hosting programs for The 80s on 8.  Since last summer, Bay Area listeners can get their 80’s fix on KOSF, which became the market's first all-'80s radio station last summer as I Heart the 80’s @ 103.7!  Martha continues to have a great run, seizing opportunities to ‘do it all’, from TV and fil

The new year brings a time for reflection, critical review and planning for the next chapter. This year, the “RADIO RESOLUTIONS” collection offers a cross-section of experiences, insights and inspiration from top air talent, programmers, and media thought leaders ─ designed to help you create the best 2018 possible. Included: Chio in the Morning – Mix 106.1, Philadelphia Cadillac Jack – Kicks 101.5, Atlanta Geo Cook ─ K104/Smooth 105.7, Dallas LaDona Harvey ─ KOGO, San Diego Fred Jacobs & Steve Goldstein ─ Sonic AI Slats in the Morning ─ WNCX, Cleveland Kelly Ford ─ NASH-FM Jason Cage ─ Mix 96.5, Houston\ John Records Landecker ─National Radio Hall of Famer Complete show notes: www.brandwidthondemand.com  

Mitch Michaels has been on the air in the Chicago market for several decades, and worked at just about every rock station in town! He is perhaps best known for helping start WXRT-FM, and for his work at WKQX-FM, “The Loop” WLUP-FM, WCKG-FM, and others.  He is currently ‘Doin’ the Cruise” from 3p-7p at 95.9 “The River” WERV-FM in suburban Chicago, and has recently released a book of the same name: “Doin’ the Cruise: Memories From A Lifetime in Radio and Rock & Roll. With his longstanding run in the same major market, Mitch digs into how his job has evolved and reveals the ONE THING he feels is most important today for ANY on-air talent to remain relevant tomorrow.  His insights might surprise you. Complete show notes: www.brandwidthondemand.com  

Ever have a radio station change their name for you? That's exactly what 94.5 KTI country did after revealing that Milwaukee country radio mainstay Karen Dalessandro was switching dial positions.  Her new station is so happy to have her that they have renamed the station “94-5 KAREN COUNTRY” in a series of ads, including TV and outdoor. Clearly, Karen is a modern-day renaissance pro.  She’s done voice-over and on-camera work for advertising agencies, worked in theater and comedy improv, and was even a TV entertainment reporter for Milwaukee’s FOX-TV affiliate. As longtime morning host at Milwaukee’s leading country radio station, she is now hosting afternoons on rival “KTI Country” and serving as WKTI Music Director. In sharing her journey she offers some tips for deciding whether you're ready to lead a large market morning show, and importantly, what it takes to KEEP a show on top for almost two decades.    Having been in the enviable position of "hiring her next boss", Karen describes what are some of

For many who work in rock radio, Cleveland is like Mecca! It's home to thehttps://www.rockhall.com/ ( Rock & Roll Hall of Fame), and legendary rock radio stations, like WMMS where Slats worked earlier in his career.    After serving at a number of great places like Nashville, Florida and other warmer climates, it was not the weather, but his love of Classic Rock and knowledge of the market that made him a natural choice for a return to Cleveland and WNCX.    Slats discusses how the job of morning radio host is changing and shares solid tips for handling that evolution.   He also offers some candid insights on what traits help him determine a good program director or manager.   Slats has been nominated for any number of industry awards and was named Billboard Magazine rock personality of the year and both rock personality of the year And air personality & music director of the year by FMQB.    Now his business card says “Just the Morning Guy” for 98.5 WNCX – Cleveland’s Classic Rock. and we're proud to wel

LADONA HARVEY is known in industry circles as the outspoken co-Host of San Diego's Morning News on market leader KOGO, Her background includes DJ stints in a variety of formats, excelling in markets like Flagstaff, Phoenix and a number of radio stations in Southern California. LaDona then moved into information, investing a decade as news anchor before making the transition to Talk show host and now, morning co-host on a market-leading News/Talk Station. She shares some important ways in which she’s seeing how the role of on-air host is evolving, tips for earning a slot at a bigger station or market, and insights on how to move beyond ‘surviving’ the ‘thriving’ in the new media normal. Show Notes and Bonus Content: www.brandwidthondemand.com  

Cadillac Jack will be marking his 25th year with Atlanta’s KICKS 101.5 in March.  He joined the station as evening host of “Crying, Loving or Leaving” when he was just 20 years-old.  After years as afternoon host on KICKS, Cadillac Jack was cast as the anchor of morning drive in 2005. He’s co-hosted with a number of talented performers, including Dallas McCade who moved to middays with a promotion to KICKS Music Director, and now “Cadillac Jack with Ali Mac” are at the morning helm. Caddy (as he is called in casual circles), has dabbled in television – appearing as TV news report “Ted Philips” on ABC’s “Hope and Faith” and also won an Emmy Award for hosting ABC’s “The Road to the CMA Music Festival.” In this episode, he shares the ONE piece of advice that has been most helpful to him along the way.  He also offers some invaluable advice for people wishing to follow his lead into the major markets, including tips to being noticed by the right people! For those coaching winning talent, he also shares some ‘do

Our second season is starting as a year of ‘firsts”.  Our first confab coverage (Morning Show Boot Camp), and this time, our first ‘dual guest’ episode. Fred Jacobs is well known as one of radio’s leading visionaries. His JACOBS MEDIA created the Classic Rock format and with the initiation of the annual benchmark Jacobs Tech Surve, he’s been acclaimed as a pioneer in the connected car movement,  and overseen the growth of their JACApps division. Steven Goldstein is recognized as a thought leader in audio programming, marketing and management. His track record of success spans virtually every major radio format for some of the nation's top broadcasting companies. He was a co-founding partner in Saga Communications, serving as Executive Vice President and Group PD from  986 until 2015, when he founded AMPLIFI MEDIA.   Now these two have teamed up again for what could be a real game changer in bringing radio back into the home…with a new venture called Sonic AI.  Their goal: teach YOU the ‘skills’ to make sur

Time alert: We usually keep episodes to 15 minutes or less, but THIS ONE is so jam-packed with great information, it runs more than a half hour! The Best of Morning Show Boot Camp brings you highlights from America's longest running talent symposium. If you were there, this will bring back memories of some great lessons and bits shared. Missed it? You're in for a treat -- AND a special EXCLUSIVE offer for Brandwidth On Demand listeners (in the show notes at http://www.brandwidthondemand.com (www.brandwidthondemand.com). From TRACY JOHNSON to ACE (Ace & TJ), ALT 98.7/LA host WOODY, Las Vegas morning mainstay MERCEDES and more. One legend interviews another:  WCBS-FM Morning star SCOTT SHANNON talks with HUBBARD CEO GINNY MORRIS. And WNOR/Norfolk's RICK RUMBLE presides over the battle of the bits...IHeart talent sherpa DENNIS CLARK...and more!

John Records Landecker is a bona fide radio star, soon to be inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame.  He’s perhaps best know for his trademark saying "Records Truly is My Middle Name” also the name of his book ─ now entering it’s second printing with an updated “Hall of Fame” edition.  Starting in small market Michigan radio, he quickly ascended to major markets like Philly and Chicago, where for years he held court at the legendary “Big 89, WLS” (or as he put it, “the Enormous but not too gaudy 89”). There he was part of a lineup that included such radio luminaries as Larry Lujack, Tommy Edwards, Fred Winston, and Dick Biondi to name just a few.  John is also famous for benchmark bits like “Boogie Check”, “Americana Panorama” and “Press My Conference”. Next came stints at other Chicago stations including WJMK, Magic 104.7 and his weekend show "Into the Seventies”. All this was followed by a return to WLS, both on AM and FM in the 2000’s, and he’s still going strong today with a show on his local home

Jay Philpot is living proof that radio people CAN go home again!  After growing up the the radio mecca of Minneapolis/St. Paul, he hosted at then Emmis CHR, WLOL-FM.  Then stops in with groups including Saga, Clear Channel and Hubbard in markets like Milwaukee, Norfolk, St. Louis, Dallas Baltimore and his national show on the WESTWOOD ONE NETWORK. Now he’s back in his hometown, ‘stationed’ at the legendary KQ92, KQRS!  For many years, Jay also gave back through his tireless efforts on behaf of the Conclave, and ‘wrote the book’ on the event for their 30th anniversary, and continues to host and produce a podcast: Ain't Misbehavin', Just Conclavin'! Among the very strong lessons he shares, Jay reveals the traits and skills most vital for radio professionals to rise to the top today and shares the best piece of advice a PD, manager or colleague ever gave him. Importantly, after top jobs in strong markets ranging from Milwaukee, St. Louis, Dallas, Baltimore and now back to the Twin Cities, Jay explains how he

When thinking about smart programming minds, one name that often comes up is GEO COOK. Noted as one of the top pro’s in urban radio, he’s served as PD and Brand Manager for leading urban stations from Charleston to DC, from Pittsburgh to Dallas, where he’s been leading the legendary K104 brand since 2010.  He later added OM duties for sister station Smooth 105.7. George also guided advisory firms like Geometric Media Consulting, the Media Sales Institute and Atlanta’s Hampton Agency.  In each case, the proof is in the results. In this episode, he divulges how he directed K104 into the authentic, real-time relevant hip hop brand that continueds to be beloved by its listeners and fans in the DALLAS Metroplex. He also shares his recipe for helping a heritage winner become even more dominant in its position by creating the most engaging content and listener experience possible at every touch pointS See Show Notes for BONUS CONTENT & FREEBIE!

Kellie Rasberry was born and raised in SC with aspirations of becoming an actress, but the owner of a local radio station saw her at a talent convention and thought be great for radio. She eventually become News Director, host of her own morning show, then came a seismix shift: She moved to the big city to join Kidd Kraddick in the Morning in May, 1994. Since then Kellie has won numerous Favorite Radio Personality of the Year awards, had a part in the made-for-TV movie, “Holiday In Your Heart,” with LeAnn Rimes, co-hosted the Blockbuster Entertainment Awards along with an episode of “Live! With Regis” during the “Women of Radio” week. Perhaps the biggest shock came with the untimely passing of Kid Kraddock in 2013, at just 53 years old.  Although she had lost her ‘radio husband’, the show soldiered on, and under her guiding hand, the Kid Kraddock In the Morning show continues to excel to this day.  Kellie discusses how she and the team kept the Kidd Kraddick brand and spirit alive, and shares powerful tips

NASH-FM morning star KELLY FORD is the epitome of “Award Winning” morning host.  After taking home three CMA Major Market Personality of the year prizes, plus a Marconi, an ACM, and the prestigious Gracie Award from the Alliance of Women in Media, it’s no wonder that NASH-FM wanted her to be part of their “Ty, Kelly and Chase” national morning show.  The radio program airs from Nashville via New York where Kelly was the first live voice heard on NASHFM 94-7, the flagship NASH station in America.  Prior to New York City, Kelly woke up country listeners in Denver for 20 years.  In this episode, she explains some differences between doing a local show and national wakeups. She also discusses how all outlets, from on-air to online and even in person have made all the difference in her success. And for those who’d like to follow in her footsteps, wait’ll you hear her key advice!  

Guy Phillips is undeniably an institution in the St. Louis area. After over a MILLION Quarter Hours on CBS owned Y98 (KYKY), he continuously reinvents his show, and makes St. Louis laugh every morning. Hundreds of thousands of listeners prove this every book. For Guy, he says “ “I’ve been one of the luckiest guys to ever work in radio. I have had steady employment over five decades in St. Louis and I haven’t once failed to laugh, on the air and off, on any of those days. I work with a crew that is not only passionate about their jobs but have compassion for one another. In this episode, he offers some great tips on people who would like to enjoy the same longevity and success, shares insights on what he’s done to evolve with the changing mediascape and his audience and reveals what he knows NOW that he WISHES he’d know ‘back then’!

Your audience moving away from you.   The attacks are not just online anymore.  Media reseach sherpa Dave Van Dyke offers a look at where the ‘audience gap’ between radio is and where it needs to go to remain competitive, if not dominent. Dave was raised in radio, showcasing talents on-air, in programming, sales, marketing and research. After over two decades with posts including VP /GM at KCBS/Los Angeles along with senior management positions at Westinghouse, Viacom, Infinity and ABC Radio Networks, he started Bridge Ratings Now he’s focused on every facet of radio, audio and Internet audience engagement and is widely recognized for his ability to forecast and gauge media Bridge Ratings conducts several studies annually to determine the impact of a variety of media which compete for consumers' time. See the “Bridge Ratings New Media Gauntlet” found in the show notes. This episode will help you bridge the growing audience gap, for survival of your station brand ─ and your career! Show notes: www.brand

For CBS/Houston’s Jason Cage, it’s been said that WINNING is in his DNA!  With over a decade in the business, Jason understands what makes fun, interactive, memorable radio and the new skills required to touch listeners where they live including social media. His career spans from his hometown radio market, Huntsville Alabama to Chicago’s legendary B96 and other major market stops, now covering afternoons in Houston at Mix 96-5, KHMX. Jason also shares wise advice for anyone wanting to follow in his major market footsteps. More info and BONUS CONTENT: www.brandwidthondemand.com