Bad Topic? There’s No Such Thing.

To paraphrase popular dog-training wisdom, There is no such thing as a bad topic, just bad hosts.  Well, that’s a little harsh.  But just about any topic can be compelling if the host truly cares and has something insightful/amusing/informative to say about it. Christmas tree — real or artificial?  That topic has the potential to [...]

Talkers Saturday – Both Sizzle and Steak

The Saturday session of this year’s Talkers New Media Seminar delivered both substantive information and celebrity heat.  Some notes: – Consultant Holland Cooke did an excellent job of reminding talk radio pros that their next gig may not be at a radio station.  Cooke urged attendees to think of themselves as content creators — writers, public [...]