Radio Influencers
Radio Consultant Andy Meadows sits down with a wide variety of people who are helping to move the radio industry forward. Weekly guests include programmers, managers, owners, sales specialists, digital experts and other consultants.
Episodes
97 episodes
Clips Inform Content
In this episode of Radio Influencers, host Andy Meadows discusses the value of using social media clips to inform radio show content decisions. He discusses how feedback and stats from those clips can help on-air talent identify which topics th...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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9:09
More Thoughts on Radio's Severe Weather Advantage
In this episode of Radio Influencers, host Andy Meadows discusses the critical role of radio in severe weather situations. He emphasizes the need for radio stations to be well-prepared for emergencies, the importance of local live coverage, and...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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8:28
DIY Digital Content
In this episode of Radio Influencers, host Andy Meadows dives into the importance of DIY digital content creation for radio professionals. Meadows stresses that radio talent must adapt to the digital landscape by enhancing their skills in conte...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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7:41
Montage Moment
In this episode of Radio Influencers, host Andy Meadows discusses the current state of radio amidst rapid technological advancements, particularly focusing on insights from CES and what they could mean for radio. He shares poll results indicati...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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7:31
AI Music
In this episode of Radio Influencers, host Andy Meadows discusses the emergence of AI-generated music and its implications for the radio industry. He shares his experience of being fooled by an AI artist, Cain Walker, and explores the challenge...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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5:36
Christmas Music Dominance
In this episode of Radio Influencers, host Andy Meadows discusses the growing dominance of Christmas music in radio programming. He shares insights from recent polls and data showing that listeners are tuning in to holiday music earlier than ev...
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Season 2
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Episode 50
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5:18
Guaranteed Live & Local
In this episode of Radio Influencers, host Andy Meadows discusses iHeart's Guaranteed Human Campaign, which promises to avoid AI voices and music. He critiques the campaign as misleading and suggests a more effective approach: a Guaranteed Live...
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Season 2
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Episode 49
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6:42
Digital Person or All Digital
In this episode, host Andy Meadows examines the critical need for changes in how the radio industry handles digital staffing. Meadows argues that the strategy of hiring a single "digital person," which began in the early 2000s, is outdated beca...
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Season 2
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Episode 48
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7:22
Radio's Release Date Issue
In this episode, host Andy Meadows discusses the issue of radio stations adhering to traditional single release dates for new music, arguing that this practice makes them slow to adopt popular songs their audience is already hearing on digital ...
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Season 2
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Episode 47
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8:02
Marathon Breaks
In this conversation, host Andy Meadows focuses on how to identify and fix "marathon breaks"—segments where radio on-air talent speaks significantly longer than intended. Meadows outlines several strategies for managing break length, including ...
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Season 2
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Episode 46
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8:44
The Next Chapter or The End
In this episode of Radio Influencers, host Andy Meadows discusses the current challenges facing the radio industry, particularly in forecasting its future amidst troubling headlines of layoffs and bankruptcies. He emphasizes the importance of s...
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Season 2
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Episode 45
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7:38
Investing in Digital
In this episode of Radio Influencers, host Andy Meadows discusses the challenges and opportunities in the radio industry regarding digital content creation and revenue generation. It highlights the significant gap between the revenue expected f...
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Season 2
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Episode 44
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7:17
When to Start Playing Christmas Music
In this episode of Radio Influencers, host Andy Meadows discusses the timing of Christmas music programming, highlighting listener behavior changes and the performance of classic and new holiday songs. He emphasizes the importance of adapting t...
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Season 2
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Episode 43
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6:23
What's Your Gamechanger?
In this episode of Radio Influencers, host Andy Meadows discusses the concept of 'game changers' in the radio industry. He encourages radio stations to think big and embrace innovative ideas, especially in a challenging economic climate. The co...
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Season 2
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Episode 42
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6:54
One Bad Apple
In this episode of Radio Influencers, host Andy Meadows discusses the detrimental effects of having problematic employees, referred to as 'A-holes', within radio groups. He highlights the challenges of balancing creativity and criticism in team...
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Season 2
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Episode 41
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9:20
Radio Jobs AI Will Replace First
In this episode of Radio Influencers host Andy Meadows focuses on the anticipated impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on radio industry jobs. Meadows opens by presenting the results of two recent polls conducted by Radio Update, one concerni...
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Season 2
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Episode 40
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8:28
Stop Using Fake On-Air Names
In this episode of Radio Influencers, host Andy Meadows discusses why he thinks radio talent should stop using fake on-air names. He shares insights from recent polls, personal experiences, and the evolving landscape of media that emphasizes au...
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Season 2
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Episode 39
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6:28
Bigger than Jimmy Kimmel
In this episode of Radio Influencers, host Andy Meadows discusses the suspension and reinstatement of Jimmy Kimmel's late night show, exploring the reactions surrounding the event, the role of the FCC commissioner, and the broader implications ...
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Season 2
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Episode 38
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10:57
Studios That Maximize Content Creation Pt 1
In this episode of Radio Influencers, host Andy Meadows discusses the evolution of radio studios and how to maximize content creation. He shares insights from industry experts and outlines eight essential steps for modernizing studio design. Th...
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Season 2
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Episode 37
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16:38
Developing Good On-Air Habits
In this episode of Radio Influencers, host Andy discusses the importance of developing good on-air habits to replace bad ones. Highlighting a few bad habits that plague veteran radio talent. He emphasizes the role of routines in radio, the nece...
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Season 2
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Episode 36
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8:52
Stop Making Excuses & Start Making Content
In this episode of Radio Influencers, host Andy Meadows focuses on encouraging radio talent to overcome their hesitations and actively create digital content, emphasizing its importance for the industry's competitiveness. Meadows ...
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Season 2
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Episode 35
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9:13
Streaming Data VS Mediabase
In this episode of Radio Influencers, host Andy Meadows discusses the reliance on Mediabase AirPlay charts for programming decisions and the advantages of using market-level streaming data over traditional metrics. He addresses common pushbacks...
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8:40
TAB Panel Big Time Content Small Time Budget
In this episode of Radio Influencers, host Andy Meadows shares the full "Big Time Content, Small Time Budget" panel he moderated at the Texas Association of Broadcasters (TAB) 2025 convention. Panel guests Erin Wilde (92.1 Hank FM), John Butler...
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Season 2
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Episode 33
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59:45
TAB Panel Extending Your Brand Online
In this episode of Radio Influencers, host Andy Meadows shares insights from the Texas Association of Broadcasters (TAB) 2025 convention, and includes the full panel he moderated focusing on extending radio brands online. Panel guests RJ Ochoa ...
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Season 2
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Episode 32
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47:19
Never a Bad Day On the Radio
In this episode of Radio Influencers, host Andy Meadows discusses the concept of never having a bad day on the radio and its implications for podcasting. He explores the challenges radio talent face when transitioning to long-form podcasting, a...
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Season 2
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Episode 31
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5:42