JEFF MCHUGH

We were looking for a new local morning show for the number one-rated top 40 station in a major market. A regional vice president asked,...

High-profile media personalities sometimes say or do something that gets them into hot water. If that day comes for you, take notes from...

Audiences in the US today are more divided than ever. Many media hosts struggle with how to discuss certain controversial stories, and...

Did you know that suicides increased 10% after Robin Williams died? What will happen to your listeners after the sad loss of Anthony...

If you are starting an original podcast, we recommend that you plan for 4-6 hours of planning, production and management for every hour...

A frequent question from radio and podcast hosts that we coach is, “have you heard any entertaining games lately?” The answer is YES!...

How many hosts does it take to create a successful radio show or podcast? One: Rush Limbaugh. Two: Howard Stern and Robin Quivers. Three:...

Today, “there's an app for that. Listeners often have new music on their devices before it is on radio. The same goes for a lot of other...

Radio hosts often ask if they are ready for syndication, ready for a bigger market, or ready to cut back on music to allow for more...

For some radio shows and podcasts, the listener’s real-life phone topic stories are the best parts of the show. If you plan and execute...

The practice of turning life experiences, inner thoughts, emotions, and opinions into content is key to a successful radio or podcast...

Busy media talent are dividing their time between on-air, social media, blog pages, website content, events, station concerts, and...

Question: If your show is on the air from 6:00 to 10:00 AM, what time does your morning show start? Answer: Whenever your listener tunes in.

As a lifelong fan and coach of media personalities, I am sad when talented people shoot their career in the foot.

As you plan a segment or topic, assess if you are setting yourself up to get “A” level entertainment content before you go down that road.