July McVay Media Almanac
July Sales Promotional Lightbulb
July Sports Calendar
July McVay Media Monthly Memo
Motown's "I'll Be There (Minus Mix)"
From Motown: "I'll Be There" (minus mix) offers a unique and relevant music bed/bumper/intro tool -- that strips bare the original production to reveal a young Michael at his raw, heartbreaking, emotional best. From our musical family to yours - and to your listeners at this difficult time - much love, humility, kindness and fond memories of a true genius and major contributor to "the Sound of Young America." Click to download from Motown.
He's Out Of Our Lives
Observations and insights about the passing of Michael Jackson from an Aussie perspective.
Remembering Michael Jackson
Resources and ideas as your station pays its respects to Michael Jackson.
Prepare For The Next Ratings Survey Now
The Spring Survey just finished, and before we know it, the Fall Survey will begin. Here’s a strategy to prepare for the rating sweep.
The "Man" Has Lost Control Of The Media
You are in control now. Look no further than Iran, where it’s tyranny vs. Twitter. Got something to say? Want to say it on the Internet? Want to do a show anyone can hear, anywhere? Listen as Holland Cooke guests on The Jim Bohannon Show.
Summer 2009 Music and Imaging
We’re now into Summer and should add summer liners/stagers and music to your format clock. Includes liners/sweepers for Summer play on your Contemporary station and some hot Summer titles to use to image your station as the one to beat in the Summer of 2009.
The Interviewing HOT SEAT
Jim Glass provides typical interview questions you are likely to face in your search for a new career direction.
Seven Steps To Successful Programming
Mike McVay on how to be a programmer who can dominate the ratings.
Life AFTER Radio:
Your Personal Plan B
Click to view McVay Media's Holland Cooke at the recent Talkers magazine New Media Seminar.
New From The PromoLab!
From the mind of our friend Paige Nienaber: what do you call a promotion when you giving away Beyonce tickets as well as Nintendo Wii's?
Interviewing Part Three: Interviewing Red Flags
Are you too motivated to let the economy win? Now, navigating the taboo topics can nail the job, or your employment coffin!
CRB Accepting Nominations For 2010 Country Music DJ and Radio Hall of Fame
June Client Materials Now Available for Download
FREE DOWNLOAD!
In the June newsletter from McVay Media's Holland Cooke: 5 tips for on-air talent, HC's notes from the Streaming Media East conference, and some plain talk about the not-so-distant future of your station and your career.
Spanish is Hot … Again!
As PPM begins to capture the Spanish listening audience, broadcasters are reconsidering their rush away from Spanish radio and relooking at the opportunity that exists before them.
Interviewing Is About Making An Impression Part Two
Are you too motivated to let the economy win? The secrets to a strong one-on-one interviewing style.
If You're Not The Baseball Station Part 2
Why even sign on during the summer months? In Part 2 of his feature, Jim Glass tells you how to steal the sports postion without paying the licensing fees. PDF Format
The Crisis File
Jim Glass delivers a quick reference on how to respond to a variety of emergency situations.
Overcoming Adversity
Why radio should begin seeing the glass as "half full" and sharing that view with its listeners.
Getting The Staff Prepared Every Day
Everyday is not the same for our audience and also every day is not the same for the station.
McVay Media Hotter AC "Safe List" for Spring 2009
McVay Media Mainstream AC "Safe List" for Spring 2009
McVay Media CHR/Adult CHR "Safe List" for Spring 2009
Classic Hits/Oldies "Safe List"for Spring 2009
Arbitron 2009 Survey Dates:
Winter 2009 Jan. 8-April 1
Spring 2009 April 2-June 24
Summer 2009 June 25-Sept. 16
Fall 2009 Sept. 17-Dec. 9 |