Satellite and Internet can not do what local radio can. We all play music, but the local feel and those vital service elements on terrestrial radio win every time. The competition of satellite and Internet is solely based on music variety. 7) How do you feel terrestrial radio competes with the satellite radio and Internet these days? Make sure your people skills are sharpened enough to get along with everyone. Have an open mind, be honest, and don't be afraid to try something different.
6) What is the best advice you would give to young programmers/promotion people?Īsk questions because there's never a stupid question. I just run the offense, which historically has kept my station on top in each market that I program. I always check the competition, but I do not believe in knee-jerk reactions to attacks. 5) How do you keep tabs on the competition? When your competition attacks you on the air, how do you react? Since the demographics are older, a more traditional Classic Rock thrives there. In comparison, I programmed Classic Rock in South Florida for 10 years. That's what makes Nashville a unique Rock market. Nashville is also a young city, so it's important to demo down certain music selections while maintaining the core of the format. and they enjoy their regional flavors of Classic Rock. It is important to touch all genres of Classic Rock, as the population of Music City comes from various parts of the country. Programming Classic Rock in Music City the past five years is interesting as they're many Rock brands on the dial and this is the Country Capital of the world. Yes, love the business! 4) What makes your station or market unique? How does this compare to other markets or stations you have worked at? the rest is history! 3) If you were just starting out in radio, knowing now, what you didn't then, would you still do it? I returned to the U in the Fall and while earning a BBA at the University Of Miami, I started doing shifts on the College station. We started to talk about music and radio, and Meg said to me, "You have a nice voice, have you considered doing radio?" That was it. I drove into the city to meet Meg and the staff. "Hey, I can do that!" On summer break from the U, I returned home to New York and heard that WNEW -FM and Meg Griffin would be at The Bottom Line. I was obsessed with the station and their personalities and once again I thought. I was exposed to the great radio station, WSHE. I moved to Florida to attend The University Of Miami. play rock & roll and entertain people! Plus, in the back of my mind, I remembered those morning car rides and WABC. Growing up in the New York metropolitan area, I would listen to the legendary WNEW-FM and say to myself. On Memorial Day weekend 1984, after one weekend shift on Country WIXL/Newton, NJ, I was asked to take over mornings on the sister station, Oldies WNNJ/Newton, NJ - all for $160 a week! 2) What led you to a career in radio? Was there a defining moment that made you realize "this is it"? Many years later, the "Morning Mayor" of Newton, NJ, was born and here's the skinny. serious TSL! I can partially attribute that experience to my career path. I learned a bunch about music and morning delivery on that hourly ride. He's talking to my Mom and playing all these great songs over and over again! So. "The Morning Mayor," Harry Harrison, would say, "Good morning, Mom, have your second cup of coffee," I would say. I can remember hearing 77 WABC vividly everyday for an hour on that morning commute. When I was in elementary school, I would travel with my mom and sister about an hour in the morning, to drop my sister off at work. WMID/Atlantic City, midday personality 1990-1991ġ) What was your first job in radio? Early influences?.WHVY/Baltimore, morning-drive personality 1991-1992.WDIZ/Orlando, morning drive personality 1993-1994.WNRQ/Nashville, PD & on-air 2005 to present.