[I was asked to participate in Dave Charles’ column for FYI Music News. This interview was published today. -AC]
Two radio pros from different eras face off in this Q&A that explains a lot, and offers hope for a medium that is under siege from bean counters and disillusioned audiences. A must read.
What, in your opinion, is the state of radio today?
It’s a lot better than some people will have you think. I’m tired of the comments like “radio is dead” and “who still listens to the radio?” LOTS of people. It’s still popular, powerful, and profitable.
I think the pandemic proved that we need local connections and local information. And artists and labels know that the quickest way to reach the most people is still via radio.
That being said, there are plenty of revenue challenges, issues with finding talent, uncertainty on how to bring in younger…
