If you haven’t seen it yet, there is an interesting article making the rounds that you should read titled “Would the World Miss DJ’s?” You can find it in its entirety here .
Scott Muni At WNEW-FM
It was written by Rich Appel and originally ran in his publication “Hz So Good,” which he describes as a “monthly e-blog-azine.”
I heartily agree with many of the sentiments he expresses especially when he says, “if people knew how riveting and fun live radio could still be, it might just turn things around.”
However, I question the relevance of references Appel makes to pioneering radio talent like Don Steele, Scott Muni and Frankie Crocker. I mean no disrespect. Those guys were giants in their time and their legacy should be honored.
But the world has changed since their day. They were competing with a limited number of other radio stations, three television networks and not much more. No cable, no satellite radio, no Facebook etc.
Here’s how Appel describes today’s radio audiences, “Most listeners like a DJ who is engaging, but on their terms: tell me what I need to know, then shut up and let me enjoy the tunes.”
I don’t think that’s necessarily true. Listeners still want to be entertained and informed. It’s just a lot tougher to get their attention than it used to be.
Today it takes a multi-faceted approach that includes what Appel aptly calls “sticky” on-air content that will hold a listener’s attention.
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