Matt Johnson arrived in Salt Lake City in February of this year and quickly
learned that he was entering a very competitive radio landscape where he had to
be at the top of his game. With a more than formidable Top 40 rival in town, and
a slew of Hot AC and Alternative signals, it was time to draw on his past
experiences learning under influences from Dom Theodore, Jerry Clifton, Jimmy
Steele and Jason Kidd, and determine a strategic game plan in charting a new
course for a station that already had a solid history behind it.[more]
PROGRAMMING TO WIN
Eight Days A Week Taking
inspiration from one of the Beatles’ classic hits, Bob Quick explains how thanks
to social media, radio needs to be on-call “eight days a week.” Quick notes that
radio stations and their DJs should be updating their social media 24/7, but
also suggest making sure your online content matches your on-air persona. [more]
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
What was the first concert you attended and what was special about it?
[more]
HOT SHOTS
Aerosmith, Tom Poleman, John Ivey, Lee Leipsner,
Tommy Chuck, Austin Mahone, Keith Rothschild, Marina,
Brett Andrews, 10 Years, Roxy Myzal.[more]
THIS WEEK IN FMQB HISTORY
Todd Cavanah, Mark Gorlick, Gene Sandbloom,
Paul “Cubby” Bryant, Bob Case, John Boulos, Phil Quatararo, [more]