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  • A Common Denominator of Country Radio Hall of Famers

    • 06/24/2019
    • Posted by: Mike O'Malley
    • Category: air talent, country radio, Country Radio Hall of Fame, mentoring, radio
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    The Country Radio Hall of Fame added six new members last week (6/19)/19. As is customary, each inductee made remarks after being introduced. And while the “M” word wasn’t specifically used, a common theme across the speeches was mentoring. Saying Thanks There was grateful acknowledgement to those who took the time to teach radio-fundamentals –

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  • Losing a Brand: How People Say Goodbye Reveals A Lot

    • 06/12/2019
    • Posted by: Mike O'Malley
    • Category: branding, radio programming, Twitter, WPLJ
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    95-5 WPLJ in New York City rode off into the sunset last week. The station had a storied history in the market, and the talent that passed through its doors could fill a lot of pages in a “Who’s Who” of major market DJs and program directors. Listeners were quick to react to losing a

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