Quitter’s Day exposes the hidden habits that weaken your message and the discipline that renews it. Here we go again. Quitter’s Day was another reminder of how our goals and intentions failed within the first two weeks. I’m not referring to our personal goals. The self-control resolution is up to you. I’m talking about quitting […]
Your Brand Doesn’t Need a Resolution. It Needs Renewal. Read More »
“Well, my stalker found me again.” I knew Lizzie’s introductory statement would be the #1 StoryFinder line-of-the-week as the rideshare client got in the backseat of my car for her short ride from one Waffle House to another. “Well, I need to hear all the details,” I said enthusiastically with a kind smile. You see,
**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE** *Nashville firm opts for readability over nostalgia in wake of State Department’s Times New Roman pivot* NASHVILLE, TN – December 12, 2025 – While the U.S. State Department spent this week announcing its groundbreaking return to the Times New Roman font, Harrell Media Group conducted an exhaustive 47-second review of its current
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Grandpa is gearing up for fatherhood again with his much younger wife. A construction worker opting for anger management over jail time. A woman questioning why it took so long to realize the marriage was over. How many kids did you have at age 32? These and other stories are in the Thanksgiving Edition of
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Our eyes and ears were fed daily news updates about food-insecure Americans. When the leaders decided it was time to stop the debate, the government reopened, and the food benefits returned. But the news cycle found a new shiny object to grab the headlines. The story changed, but the hunger didn’t. Okay, that’s a catchy
Shutdown? The Story Changed, But The Hunger Didn’t. Radio’s Response and Opportunity. Read More »
Long ago, in a not-so-far-away land, holidays and special days were honored in print, on the air, and in person. We called this time pre-Internet. To anyone born in the 21st Century, it sounds like a time before indoor plumbing. The media honored Veterans Day, July 4th, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day. Newspapers, magazines, radio, television,
Holiday Celebration Opportunities? It’s Not New. It’s Human. Read More »
It’s a Sunday in the future. More specific, the Fall of 2026. We have left our favorite brunch place, First Watch, where I’ve ordered the same entree nearly every time I’ve been since 2021. My instinct when returning to the car is to turn on the radio and listen to football. The Tennessee Titans have
FM Is Leaving The Dashboard. No Worries. AI Needs Us. Read More »
The big story at the end of last week raised interest from the audience acquisition and retention community. Cumulus Media is taking Nielsen to federal court, claiming the ratings giant has been using its grip on radio audience data to squeeze out competitors and jack up prices. This post isn’t about the lawsuit. This is
What If The Ratings Disappeared? Read More »
Rideshare and college class focus groups reminded me discovery still happens in real time, and why repetition is a broadcaster’s best friend. Taylor Swift’s new album dropped Friday, October 3rd at midnight. I didn’t think about it until I noticed a story 18 hours later on Inside Radio about the daily radio reaction to The
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There’s a term I use in text or email that requires more explanation than it used to. “I’ll call you at the TOH.” Translation: Top of the Hour. I don’t use it with non-radio people because they don’t get it. However, TOH is losing relevance with some of my radio colleagues, and a recent exchange
Radio Was The Original On-Demand. We Just Forgot To Keep Telling The Story. Read More »
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