Work with stations across the country and Canada to improve their programming and help build ratings and revenue. Work with all aspects of the station including music, talent, promotions, marketing, social media, mobile and online.

Work with the Arbitron Programming Services Team to enhance communication with radio station program directors about how to maximize the ratings data they receive. Duties include writing and editing twice weekly "Not Your Average Quarter Hour Column" as well as articles for trade publications. Also assist with planning and promoting the company's annual client conference.

Write and edit a weekly newsletter focused on Top 40 radio.

Talent Mechanic provides affordable coaching for broadcasters, podcasters and webcasters. Services include show development, social media integration, interviewing skills, demo and resume reviews and more.

Provide both by-lined and ghost written content for various sources. I have blogged for the Alliance for Network Radio, written articles for the Radio Advertising Bureau, provided snarky commentary about advertising to Dead Tree Media and contributed music reviews to Heave Media.I have also contributed articles to Time Out Chicago, Streetwise and other publications.

A Virtual Event provides support and services for businesses wishing to host virtual events such as conventions, fan festivals or other online conventions. Contact me for more information.

Reporter and columnist responsible for covering news and trends in the radio industry. - Generated and formatted all content for daily email newsletter that grew from 400 subscribers to over 1200 in less than one year.- Wrote, managed and prioritized news stories posted on the Radio & Records Web site to maximize page views. - Participated in twice-weekly editorial call to prioritize stories for inclusion in print magazine.- Advanced news stories with further detail and interviews to maintain relevance for weekly print magazine.- Conceived and wrote weekly columns and long-form features for weekly print magazine that resulted in increased advertiser revenue.- Responsible for all aspects of developing and promoting the annual three-day Talk Radio Seminar with attendance in excess of 2000 people.- Worked closely with sales to enhance revenue by building client relations and creating new sponsorship opportunities.

Responsible for all aspects of on-air programming for two Chicago radio stations including audience research and the resulting development of product strategies.- Coached airtalent including veteran hosts like Mancow and Jonathan Brandmeier and young talent such as Electra resulting in increased ratings for all shows.- Managed off-air staff of approximately 20 including the programming and marketing departments.- Generated and administered annual budgets of over $1 million including negotiation of talent and vendor contracts.- Developed both station's online presence increasing traffic and database membership resulting in over $1 million in interactive revenue.- Worked closely with sales to build client specific programs such as Budweiser's 'Last Band Standing," which netted over $250,000 incremental media dollars.

Improved the ratings performance of radio stations in Detroit, Denver, Las Vegas, Milwaukee, and Dayton by revamping or re-launching their on-air product. - Utilized research tools including focus groups, phone surveys and web applications to create more targeted products.- Created successful new branding campaigns that were adopted by other stations across the country.- Developed marketing campaigns utilizing television, outdoor, direct mail, email and other media leading to increased ratings. - Managed the creation and execution of events such as Q101's Twisted Christmas that sold upwards of 10,000 tickets three years in a row. - Established several successful annual fundraising events including "Greg and Bo's 36 Hours for Kids," which raised over $700,000 for Children's Hospital in Denver in its first year.