I gave up with ten minutes remaining. Time to walk the dog. This one is over. Let’s move on. Why waste time? I know how this ends. I could be more productive and check something else off the list. Besides, it’s the first weekend of the NFL season, not December, when games matter. If you haven’t […]
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Opening weekend of college football. In a single Saturday, we’re suddenly younger and more hopeful than we’ve been in months. The weekend football schedules create a structure in our calendar to make us feel more disciplined. If you’ve ever played the game, there’s a weird, subconscious moment where you transport yourself onto the field, much
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOld Timer Comes Out Of Animation, Joins Harrell Media Group Talent Coaching Team Nashville, TN — Harrell Media Group is proud to announce its newest—and most seasoned—talent coach: the iconic Cracker Barrel Old Timer. After 48 years of front porch wisdom and franchise loyalty, he’s trading in his rocking chair for headphones, a
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We take you live to the weekly Monday morning Strategic Huddle. “Good morning. It’s 9:00. If you just joined the meeting online or walked into the conference room one minute ago, you’re late. In the next 59 minutes, we will move the needle on weekly analytics, synergize our scalable low-hanging fruit for the week, and
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The random Talent Tuesday listening experience was 93XRT (WXRT), Chicago. I opened the TuneIn app and saw the 93XRT logo and said, “This feels like a Triple-A morning.” For the non-radio reader, AAA (Triple-A) is an industry-created format name. Adult Album Alternative. No listener has ever referred to one of these rock stations as Triple-A.
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Waiting on an in-person purchase never makes us notice the passage of time in the smartphone era. As staff prepare and package our food or goods, we simply scroll through apps or check our email. Time is invisible in those moments until I hear people singing and lip-synching behind the counter. A recent experience opened
Cover Songs. Why Challenging Original Ideas Extends The Concept. Read More »
If only they had kissed, then the world wouldn’t know this story. That statement creates more conversation and dozens of ‘what if?’ scenarios. Last week, when no one was looking except Grace Springer, we were introduced to one of the biggest viral moments this year. What can we learn from the Coldplay Kiss Cam drama
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Friday afternoon followed the chaotic end-of-week cycle, and I needed a break from the office chair to reset my vision and bring some order to the final few hours. The short drive to the gas station and experience with the radio provided a ‘way-to-go’ moment as I listened to a brand quickly respond to a
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“I need to get something out of my car, and then I’ll be ready,” was the statement from Nick when I rolled down the window to see what my Rideshare client wanted to say before he opened the door. “No problem,” I replied. “I’ll pull over to your car.” The 28-minute drive to the airport reminded
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“The Declaration of Independence famously identifies three unalienable rights. Life, liberty, and blank,” asked radio syndicated host Bobby Bones. “The pursuit of happiness” was the energetic reaction from Mr. Bones’ co-host, Lunchbox. Obviously, his answer was correct. Was it so obvious, though? Other team members had answers like, “…and justice for all.” In keeping with
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