Radio Influencers

In this episode of Radio Influencers, host Andy Meadows emphasizes the importance of attending broadcast conferences and conventions for networking and creativity. Meadows highlights several key upcoming events, including NAB, State conventions and a few podcast conferences, with reviews from prior years and the cost to attend. He encourages radio professionals to invest in their development by pa...

In this episode of Radio Influencers, host Andy Meadows defines and discusses a few terms we'll hear a lot in the radio industry throughout 2025. He emphasizes the importance of embracing new technologies, such as AI and audio fingerprinting, and the need for radio stations to collect first-party data. The conversation also highlights the potential of crowdsourcing content from audiences, enc...

In this episode of Radio Influencers, host Andy Meadows discusses the challenges faced by the radio industry in 2024, including layoffs and declining revenues. He emphasizes the importance of embracing AI and reinventing traditional radio practices to adapt to new media landscapes. The conversation also highlights the need for content creation and partnerships to fill the void left by staff shorta...

In this episode of Radio Influencers, host and consultant Andy Meadows discusses the discrepancies between radio airplay and actual music consumption data across various formats, including country, hot AC, urban (hip hop), and rock/alternative. He offers grades for each format and provides insights into how streaming and sales data can help inform programming decisions. You can also watch the full...

In this episode of Radio Influencers, host Andy Meadows speaks with Jay Nachlis, VP and Consultant at Coleman Insights, about his journey in radio, the importance of data and research in building audiences, and the evolving landscape of radio and podcasting. They discuss tools for audience analysis, the significance of perceptual studies, and branding lessons from successful companies like Stanley...

In this episode of Radio Influencers, Andy Meadows discusses the increasing popularity of Christmas music, especially in the post-pandemic era. He highlights the trend of radio stations starting their Christmas programming earlier each year and emphasizes the importance of classic Christmas songs in holiday playlists. The conversation also touches on the top 10 Christmas songs currently trending a...

In this conversation, Andy Meadows and Rhyme Media CEO Dan Bobkoff explore the evolution of podcasting from radio, emphasizing the unique intimacy of the medium. They discuss the challenges and opportunities for radio talent transitioning to podcasting, the importance of authenticity in delivery, and common mistakes made during interviews. Dan shares insights from his teaching experiences at NYU a...

This week we decided to go back and share best of clips from our last twenty episodes to highlight some of the amazing guests we've had. We cover a wide range of radio topics including how radio people are successfully using social media, the importance of creating video content, the power of constructive criticism, radio selling against other media, creating market leading brands and much mo...

Host Andy Meadows discusses the evolution of home studios in the radio industry, driven by advancements in technology and the creator economy. He shares insights on his own home studio setup, including mic, camera and lighting equipment recommendations and the affordability of creating professional-quality content. Meadows also explores the opportunities for radio stations to leverage remote and c...

In this episode of Radio Influencers, Andy Meadows discusses the critical role of video content in modern radio. He emphasizes the need for radio stations to adopt video strategies, including live broadcasts and pre-recorded interviews, to enhance engagement and attract sponsorships. The conversation also explores two platforms, Riverside and StreamYard , comparing their features and benefits for...

In this episode of Radio Influencers, host Andy Meadows speaks with Research Director Inc CEO Marc Greenspan, a seasoned expert in radio research and Nielsen ratings. They discuss Marc's journey into the radio industry, the tools available for analyzing Nielsen ratings, and the implications of Nielsen's recent change from five to three minutes for quarter-hour listening. The conversation...

Host Andy Meadows discusses how a major potential Nielsen change could massively impact radio and the challenges with how they measure listenership. Plus, he breaks down a few other ways radio can get better, more accurate audience estimates. Like RadioPlayer and DTS Autostage, audio fingerprint technology, radio research companies and creating your own audience estimates. You can also watch the f...

This week host and radio consultant Andy Meadows shares his thoughts on how stations should handle music scandals. Andy gives specific advice on the recent Garth Brooks allegations and P Diddy charges. Plus, he looks back and past scandals, including Michael Jackson, R. Kelly, Milli Vanilli, Morgan Wallen and the Dixie Chicks. You can also watch the full episode here .

Host Andy Meadows responds directly to a handful of the best comments we've gotten on Radio Update articles so far. Including a reader responding to Tracy Johnson's Call In To Win Contests Don't Work article with an exception, one praising John Lund's Ratings Refresh article and asking for advice to help with a disengaged air staff, a FB commenter who thinks radio stations only...

This week we highlight a few podcasters who are using events and live broadcasts to engage and interact with their fans and discuss what radio could learn from them. Podcasts like Kill Tony, TigerBelly, Smartless, Are You Garbage, First Date and Blogging the Boys. Plus, at the end Andy shares the one thing to know about starting a brand-new podcast. You can also watch the full episode here .

Radio Station Consultants ' Andy Meadows talks with Christina Olivarez the owner of The Social Butterfly Gal and Hustle & Socialize . She's an award-winning visibility and business coach, social media expert and TedX Speaker based in San Antonio, Texas. The two talk about changes to the Instagram algorithm, partnering with influencers at the local level, the comeback of live events,...

This week we look at a handful of the top podcasters to see what lessons radio personalities could learn from them. Podcasters like Joe Rogan, the Smartless guys, Sarah Silverman, the Kelce Brothers, Theo Von, Dave Ramsey, Conan O'Brien and more. Plus, at the end Andy shares the one thing all of these top podcasters have in common. You can also watch the full episode here .

We've put together the best digital tips and tricks our guests have shared so far on Radio Influencers. Clips include Danny Hill's Instagram Hack, why Julie Bortnick says you can't over post, Brent Hoodenpyle's thoughts on the subscription model, TJ Taormino (The TJ Show) and localized digital content, John Reynolds on how we can make radio studios more video friendly and more....

This week we decided to go back and share some of the best radio origin stories we've collected over the first 24 episodes of Radio Influencers. If you'd like to share your radio origin story, how you got into radio, video it and email andy@radiostationconsultant.com. Part one clips include Mike Moore, TJ Taormina, Devon Shuman, Tim McCarthy, Reagan Ingstad, Greg Tacher, Jeremy Robinson,...

Tirzah Thornburg, Senior Talent Analyst at The Center For Sales Strategy , speaks with Radio Station Consultant 's Andy Meadows about motivating salespeople, identifying and managing to employee strengths, creating an intentional company culture, being flexible on communication styles, the importance of staff outings, her book recommendations and more! You can also watch the full episode here...

Radio Station Consultants ' Andy Meadows talks with Kelly George a certified Talent Analyst at The Center for Sales Strategy and Engagement Specialist at Up Your Culture . The two talk about The Company Culture Report, how to improve employee engagement, quiet quitting, radio's work/life balance struggle, lead by example managers, the importance of core values, their wine recs, her medit...

Over the first 21 episodes we noticed that the topic of AI came up a lot. So, this week we decided to share clips of a few of our amazing guests giving their opinion on how radio should and shouldn't be using AI.  Like Tracy Johnson's thoughts on AI's impact on music and radio, AI video editing tools John Reynolds uses, Maryanne McWhirter's thoughts on using AI to help write bl...

Devon Shuman, SVP of Sales at Gen Media Partners , speaks with Radio Station Consultant 's Andy Meadows about how small and medium market stations can get national ad dollars, why it helps to have a rep, what's changed in national sales over her career, direct brand marketing, her Small Market Secret Sauce podcast and more. You can also watch the full episode here .

Radio Station Consultants ' Andy Meadows talks with Danny Hill, the owner of Hill Broadcasting in Bakersfield CA and morning show host on Rewind 98.1 . The two talk about his recent viral social content, the crazy response to it, tricks he uses to go viral including one anyone can use, his radio origin story, doing mornings with his wife, the challenges radio faces in 2024 and more. You can a...

Stephanie Blue, staff writer for Radio Update , speaks with Radio Station Consultant 's Andy Meadows about her radio origin story, being welcoming to new staff, fixing meetings, radio's relevance, the end of the non-compete ban, seasonal promotions, why some morning shows work on paper but not on-air and more. You can also watch the full episode here .