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April 17, 2018
10 Questions with ... Randi MylesBRIEF CAREER SYNOPSIS:
I'm a Motown Radio Chick who has managed to love what I do for over 30 years.
1. What question do your colleagues ask you the most?
How in the world have you managed to stay in the business? To that I say, "Learn it all!" This business can be fleeting. But while you're in it ... learn all you can about all departments. Even the front desk - yep, done that, too! - because "knowledge is power," as they say.
2. Have any jobs outside of commercial radio helped your career?
My teaching experience at Specs Howard is one of those jobs. I wouldn't know how to deal with the inner workings of stations, personalities, budgets or anything else without that experience. But also, one of my very first jobs was as a collection agent for the gas company. I'd call and tell them their gas would be cut off in five days if they didn't pay their bill or make arrangements. After I got cussed out, I'd also be told, "You have a great voice" or "You should go into radio."
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April 10, 2018
10 Questions with ... Abe ThompsonBRIEF CAREER SYNOPSIS: After college, I joined the staff of WVON in Chicago as a salesman. I was hired by WGCI in 1980 and the following year became Sales Manager. A year later I was promoted to VP/Station Manager. In 1986, I went to Detroit and took over the leadership ...
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April 3, 2018
10 Questions with ... Tap MoneyBRIEF CAREER SYNOPSIS: Started my career in radio at my alma mater, Winston-Salem State University, at WSNC-FM 90.5. Was intern at WJMH (102 JAMZ), was hired one month in as street coordinator in promotions. Got my break on-air as a mix show host when someone was out ...
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March 27, 2018
10 Questions with ... Barbara A. McDowellBRIEF CAREER SYNOPSIS: I began my career as an intern at WEJM (106Jamz)/Chicago with Mic Fox and Cortney "Babygirl" Hicks. Mic Fox was the evening personality at the time and I produced a Community Affairs show where Cortney was the host in addition to her midday duties. ...
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March 20, 2018
10 Questions with ... Terry StylesBRIEF CAREER SYNOPSIS: Twenty-eight years in the business; my career started in 1998 at heritage Urban WJTT (Power 94)/Chattanooga, TN. Then to crosstown heritage Urban AM 1260 WNOO as News Dir. and morning sidekick. From there I got my first Top 40 gig at WBDX (B103), ...
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March 13, 2018
10 Questions with ... Neke HowseBRIEF CAREER SYNOPSIS: WKYS, KJMZ/Dallas, WAMO/Pittsburgh, WUSL/Philly and WERQ/Baltimore 1) How important is work ethic? When you have a strong work ethic, it leads to consistency and dependability amongst your team. It allows you to finish projects in a timely ...
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March 6, 2018
10 Questions with ... Phillip David MarchBRIEF CAREER SYNOPSIS: First job out of college: on-air personality WJYL/Louisville, KY; then KATZ/St. Louis; became a PD for Davis Broadcasting WFXE/WOKS/WKZJ for nine years, then programmed WIZF/Cincy for Blue Chip Broadcasting. I had a run with Cumulus programming -- ...
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February 27, 2018
10 Questions with ... Steve MurryBRIEF CAREER SYNOPSIS: Been a part of the broadcasting industry for about 37 years and I'm proud to say that most of it has been with the same organization from the very start, I've worked every daypart and have experience in every area of the operation from on-air and ...
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February 20, 2018
10 Questions with ... Hector HannibalBRIEF CAREER SYNOPSIS: I began my career in Hartford, CT., as an announcer. WKND provided me with nearly a decade of training in production, promotions, music, sales/copywriting and the fine art of dealing with all types of people. My first PD gig was in New Haven in ...
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February 13, 2018
10 Questions with ... Toni TerrellBRIEF CAREER SYNOPSIS: Brief Career Synopsis: Metro Traffic Reporter, Top 40, Urban AC/ AOR, Smooth Jazz, Oldies, AC, Urban AC Hybrid, Westwood One Network, Radio One Networks (Satellite Broadcasting) PD, APD, MD, announcer, production. 1) How long have you ...