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Born into radio, engineered with communication and equipped to add value.
A bit about me
During my 36+ years of professional radio experience, I have been exposed to most situations – from developing and managing large, high-performing talent, finding and bringing in fresh new talent, whilst also navigating through changes in structure, management and systems.
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In Praise Of… Chris Ward
In writing these “In Praise Of…” articles every few weeks, I want to ensure that I spread the focus as wide as possible. Not just on-air talent, or programming people,…
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What’s Your Name?
Name-calling, I was always told as a child, is not nice. Having an actual name though is fundamental. I know what to call you, to alert your attention, know when…
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In Praise Of… Stephanie Hirst
There are two types of radio people- those who can communicate effectively on the medium and those who can communicate effectively but also really understand the art of creating a…
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Back After The Break
I took a break from posting over Easter, but welcome back! It gives me pause to yet again bemoan an irritant when listening around… for which I can only apologise.…
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In Praise Of… David Lloyd
When I first began my radio career, David was a part of it. I started at Radio Trent in Nottingham, where David ruled supreme, on mid-mornings. Scroll back just a…
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Because we want to.
I’ve pondered a few times about the recent BBC proposal for additional DAB+ services. Many have commented and blogged on the subject, not least of which are my friends, David…
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In Praise Of… Andy Twigge.
There are a few people who I have worked with over the period of my career who stand out. Some for just a few reasons, most often good, (but occasionally…
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The drain of the art.
Making things look easy is the gift of a skilled artist and practitioner. Invariably those things are NOT in fact easy, but the person doing them is so skilled and…
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In Praise Of… Simon Bates.
Firstly- following on from last week’s blog post, I couldn’t not do an “In Praise Of…” post this week. It’s also one which I have been thinking of drafting for…
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- Editorial advice and guidance.
- Bespoke presentations or sessions.
- Programming development and management.
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