Inspiration & Resources for Radio Professionals

Commercial Breaks: Keep Audience, But Swap Listeners?

Commercial Breaks: Keep Audience, But Swap Listeners?

A recent study shows that during commercial breaks, radio delivers on average 93% of its lead-in audience. But how many of these people are the original listeners?

How To Program Radio Commercial Breaks Strategically

How To Program Radio Commercial Breaks Strategically

Commercial breaks: where should we program them, how many minutes of spots can we include, and is it better to schedule many short breaks, or just a few long stopsets?

Dennis Clark: “Jingles Are Part Of The Radio Brand”

Dennis Clark: “Jingles Are Part Of The Radio Brand”

Jingles in between songs are not a tune-out, says radio strategist Dennis Clark. If well produced, radio station imaging enhances on-air branding and listening experience.

Morning Show Success Depends On Radio Talent

Morning Show Success Depends On Radio Talent

In a world of audience research and programming tactics, radio talent still is the key success factor for morning shows, according to talent developer Dennis Clark.

PPM: Radio Programming For Heavy Listeners

PPM: Radio Programming For Heavy Listeners

Portable People Meter has changed radio programming. Creating a base station for heavy listeners is what it’s all about now, says American radio strategist Dennis Clark.