SMART QUOTES

Like you, my guideposts come from innovators, leaders in our business. These are the words I?‘work’ by every day that have lead to consultant and host success. ?

“We will just have to improve security of the building. Next time you are going to stir people up, let me know so I can tell the sales department to raise the rates.” Bob McAllan CEO Press?Broadcasting, original owners of?New Jersey 101.5

“It’s a simple business, people?make it hard.” "In any situation there are three options: Yes, No, Do Nothing. Do nothing is usually the best option.” ?Edward F McLaughlin President ABC Radio Networks.?Founder of Rush Limbaugh syndication.

“Local news is the most important thing a?radio station does. It must be accurate and it is our business.” NJ Hall of?Famer NICK DIRIENZO owner WCRV Radio Washington BORO New Jersey

When asked why he never discusses current events on his # 1 nightly WOR show, Jean Shepherd said,?“”Because that’s too easy.”

While others found trouble with every single new idea, Al Brady Law, Program Director always said,?“It just might work.”

“There is no reason a station can’t own the?“news” image and the cool music image.” George?Gilbert, PD WARM Scranton—who pulled that off.

Being offered a significant marketing budget, Donnie Simpson PD of WKYS Washington replied,?“No thank you if we put out one wrong image or message we could ruin our relationship with the listener” Mr Simpson earned # 1 in DC with an ARBITRON 10.0 share.

About Spotify and Pandora:?“There has always been a box of records next to the radio.” Bob Pittman.

“If they’re not fearless and having fun, they are useless” On high powered, talented DJs. Ruth Meyer, Radio Hall of Famer and PD of top 40 WMCA, WNEW, WHN.

“For WABC as a top-40, 7-midnight was their morning drive” Steve Goldstein CEO Amplifi media.

“Imagine if TV started on a cable distribution system. Then one day it became possible to?distribute without wires,

Over the air!” Michael Harrison who gives us daily permission to think-different!

“No, please we don’t need to hear that story. We hear your show all day in the house. Save it for your show.” Any one of the four women who have to live with me.

Your turn. [email protected]. Published in TALKERS.COM 2024