Radio Update

09/07/2026

John Lund shares his recipe for great radio.

Over the years, I've heard thousands of radio stations around the world. Many had similar music. Similar contests. Similar jingles. Similar voices. Some even used the same syndicated features. Yet a handful of stations sounded unmistakably unique. You knew it was them within seconds. That's not luck...

09/04/2026

Jim Sherwood asks "What role do you actually want the website to play for the station?"

Think beyond whether you like the design of the homepage. What role do you actually want the website to play for the station? Do you want listeners coming back every morning for local news? Checking high school football scores on Friday night? Finding community events? Entering contests? Listening t...

09/03/2026

Radio veteran Rob Siems retires.

Longtime Klamath Falls radio personality, Rob Siems, has announced his retirement from Basin Mediactive after 32 years and 39 years in the radio industry.

09/03/2026

Andy Meadows shares his keys to running radio stations with a skeleton crew.

Industry-wide with revenue projections going the opposite way of cost-of-living increases, it’s highly unlikely that radio’s staffing shortages are going to change anytime soon for the majority of stations. Luckily, with recent advancements there are more ways than ever to run radio stations wit...

09/02/2026

John Lund on how to keep your programming meetings from feeling like a root canal.

If your DJs would rather have a root canal than attend the weekly programming meeting, it's time for a new agenda. A great programming meeting shouldn't feel like detention. It should be part brainstorming session, part coaching clinic, part pep rally, and part comedy club.

09/02/2026

PD Savannah GA, Ops Jacksonville FL, Sales Assistant Albuquerque NM, PM Drive Minneapolis-Saint Paul MN and more!

Click the Jobs tab to browse openings or submit a job for free! You can also email your job listing to [email protected]. Here are a few current job openings this week across departments: Program Director Savannah GA, Director of Operations Jacksonville FL, Sales Assistant Albuquerque NM, Afterno...

09/01/2026

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08/31/2026

New music from Alex Warren, Olivia Rodrigo, Rod Wave, Dominic Fike, Beartooth, Cameron Whitcomb and more!

Every week at Radio Station Consultant we watch multiple new songs across radio formats to help us better advise our clients on new music adds. Here are a few of the songs we’re watching this week. Scroll down to hear the full songs. Alex Warren "Emerald Eyes" Hot AC/Top 40, Rod Wave "Dope Girl" R...