While it's fine to be a generalist, and a consummate broadcaster, you may need the edge of having specialized in some genre or another.
Steve Hart
27 posts
What seemed the perfect running order when you started your radio show suddenly doesn't feel right, and you don't Know why. This is the universe tapping in and our intuition starts to override logic.
I was listening to a syndicated radio show the other day. I won’t mention the presenter’s name, but she has a nice voice and plays […]
It has to be said that many people like the idea of running their own radio station, but would be just as happy hosting a […]
play the oldies by all means if that's your thing. But keep the station sounding fresh with contemporary jingles. Leave the vintage jingles where they belong - in the distant past.
Got a long boring show intro? Yeah, time to give it up I have a pet hate about the openings of radio shows. The issue […]
Which is the best microphone for you? Passionate debates can frequently be seen on DJ and radio forums about which microphone people should buy for […]
Getting an income from advertising or show sponsorship is possible – but don’t expect anyone to come knocking on your door to hand you cash. […]
As commercial local radio has been eroded due to consolidation and the centralisation of ‘content’, so local communities lose a common voice that bonds people. […]
Be true to yourself on air As a radio presenter working in the entertainment industry it is easy to see who the competition is. The […]
Both iTunes and TuneIn have gone cold on supporting broadcasters with both having admitted (rather than announced) that they will no longer accept new stations, and any that fall off their systems may not be put back when you ask.
Let your imagination go wild with radio theatre The beauty of radio is that you can take listeners on a journey, you can transport them […]
A fellow nightclub DJ showed me a painting an artist had made of him years earlier. At the time Dave and I were working together […]
You are a local broadcaster – embrace it I am a firm believer that digital broadcasters should adopt the hyper-local approach to their operation and […]
The bits in-between the music Listening to the radio as a teenager I quickly realised I enjoyed the jingles as much as the music. Using a […]
During the past six years I’ve seen lots of digital stations come and go, with some owners running out of steam in a few short […]