BLOG
Fighting Fire With Music: A Disaster Playbook For Music Stations
January’s catastrophic fires in Los Angeles were an unwelcomed reminder of local radio’s critical role as a minute-by-minute information source. In addition to the news stations, local music stations also
Sharpening the Message: Key Takeaways from the Public Radio Messaging Workshop
With public radio facing unprecedented attacks on its existence, including threats from the FCC to review licenses of stations that continue with DEI policies or content, message discipline has
How Public Broadcasters Can Build Community: Notes From NON-COMMvention 2025
This week, I had the chance to speak at the NON-COMMvention in Philadelphia, a conference for public radio music programmers, media professionals, and music industry folks. Bruce Warren, Assistant
Novel Strategies for Increasing News Coverage on NPR News Stations
Is it possible to have too much news during the day on a local NPR News station? For a growing number of public radio stations, the answer is “no.” Click
What SNL’s Black Jeopardy! Can Teach Us About Democracy
During Saturday Night Live’s 50th anniversary special, the long-running “Black Jeopardy!” skit returned, featuring legendary Black cast members like Eddie Murphy, Chris Rock, Leslie Jones, and Tracy Morgan. Tom Hanks also reprised his role as
“Community” Isn’t What You Think It Is
One of the things I love about my job is the continued education I receive from working with some of the smartest media minds in the world, and that includes
Get our latest blog sent directly to your mailbox!
By submitting this form, you are consenting to receive marketing emails from: Paragon, http://www.TeamParagon.Consulting. You can revoke your consent to receive emails at any time by using the SafeUnsubscribe® link, found at the bottom of every email. Emails are serviced by MailChimp.