This week, we conclude our interview with super-consultant Valerie Geller, who reveals the key to the transformation from average jock to powerful communicator. (Hint: it’s all about storytelling.) Jay’s Sales Tip this week is all about objections — ho...

This week we begin a true journey of discovery as we air Part One of our interview with Valerie Geller, a very bright person who will change the way you look at radio, talent, and making a solid connection with…Read more →

This week Jay Mitchell completes his discussion with killer radio app developer John Wanzung, including a walk-through of the dashboard used to control every aspect of the listener experience. Also, Jay talks about what we can learn about marketing fro...

We at SMRN have been on a quest to find the best app for small market radio stations – and we might have found it. Our guest this week, John Wanzung of RadioMax, has one of the most comprehensive apps…Read more →

This week we conclude our interview with digital rock star Beth Mann, who shares with us how her operation has become optimized for success selling three radio stations, and 17 digital products. In our last word, Jay Mitchell reveals the…Read more →

This week we feature someone at the top of our “get list,” Beth Mann, who is known throughout the industry as one of a rare breed – a radio operator who is killing it with digital. Listening to Beth will transform your digital…Read more →

This week our Promo Check is a multi-platform winner from Beth Mann, Edge Radio, Cadiz, KY. Then Jay talks to Andrew Curran, DMR/Interactive, one of the most passionate proponents of local radio — and he has the facts to back up that…Read more →

This week’s super-sized podcast features NAB EVP and small market broadcaster Steve Newberry, who talks about what we have to do to be everywhere our listeners are. “The current model does not work,” Steve says.

In this week’s podcast, we focus on how new technology can enhance our goal of providing great live local radio to our listeners. First, we talk with Local Radio Network’s programming vice president and their chief information officer to find…Read more →

This week we conclude our chat with broker and station owner Larry Patrick, and this is where it gets really good. Larry breaks down the economics of ownership — where to go for funding, what they’re willing to lend, and the…Read more →