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Radio and music geek/consultant/publisher/encourager. Helping people and companies realize their full potential in reaching their target - with the most positive message around and music that people from all walks of life can listen to.Also a sports nut - into just about anything where the score is higher than 2-1. Sports memorabilia, golfing, frisbee golfing [don't knock it unless you've tried it], video games, walking/jogging in the cool of the afternoon, and anything else that is active. Oh, and GO BUCKS!Love to hang out with friends and family. Spending time with the ones you love is the most amazing thing to do! Love to eat great Mexican food [not spicy though], Chinese, Pizza [thick crust please], and just about anything American. Meat and potatoes, please.Get into helping those less fortunate, going on inside-the-states mission trips [plenty still needs to be done here], helping charities that impact lives and culture for the greater good, and trying to be an encouragement to everyone around me. Not easy to do all of the time, but you can't beat the satisfaction of serving another human being.

My Blog

Turn Turn Turn

There is a season, and a time to every purpose, under Heaven ... I don't usually post personal info on my MS page, mainly because I do not want to place my 'laundry' out for the universe to view. Afte...
Posted by on Tue, 02 Oct 2007 22:34:00 GMT

Reseaarch Killed The Radio Star - Part 3 [final chapter]

[My apologies for the length of this chapter - I promised 3 parts and could have written an additional two. I welcome your thoughts on this subject.]   So, we've looked at the way radio  and so...
Posted by on Sun, 29 Jul 2007 16:31:00 GMT

RESEARCH KILLED THE RADIO STAR part two

RESEARCH KILLED THE RADIO STAR   [part two]   I've always been amused by music research and what it really means. I mean, really, REALLY means. Not just the numbers. Honestly, I've been...
Posted by on Tue, 12 Jun 2007 22:23:00 GMT

Research Killed The Radio Star

[part one]  *please share this with a friend*   I've been reading a lot lately. But not material I would normally read. I picked up a book off of a tip from a well-known music industry execu...
Posted by on Wed, 30 May 2007 08:54:00 GMT

NEW Publication Coming!

The release before the actual press release ... PRO Music Journal, a very different and forward-thinking music publication, will hit the industry on July 13, 2007. The new e-pub will be FREE to anyone...
Posted by on Sat, 26 May 2007 22:14:00 GMT

IT'S RADIO'S FAULT!

I believe we are failing at reaching more people with progressive CHR/Rock radio than ever before inside of the U.S. and around the world. A few questions to ask yourself to help stabilize my point ar...
Posted by on Tue, 13 Mar 2007 12:11:00 GMT

Where Has The POP Gone?

Talk about ... POP MUSIK. Remember that tune? Well, we're not talking about it much anymore. At this time in history, many would believe that we don't have much to speak of in regard to straight-away ...
Posted by on Thu, 22 Feb 2007 12:52:00 GMT

OK - You've Waited Long Enough!

LONG READ HERE ... It's been 3 months since my initial blog. Has it REALLY been that long? Thanks to those who have written to me privately and here on MySpace. It's meant a lot [big hugs]. And thanks...
Posted by on Wed, 20 Dec 2006 22:49:00 GMT

Missing writing? Maybe.

It's been 2 years now since I wrote my last 'article' for Radio & Records [now under the umbrella of Billboard magazine]. Has it really been that long? Looking at the calendar, it would seem so. D...
Posted by on Tue, 05 Sep 2006 10:56:00 GMT