This radio life

My oldest friend sent me a couple of pictures that I never knew existed. Gary Burton and I both started working in professional radio on the same day. We were both at hospital radio in Derby at the same time too and our friendship began there. It comes from a simpler time. I had hair!Continue reading “This radio life”

And the winner is…

This week has seen the radio and audio industry awards, The Arias from the Radio Academy, give out its latest set of gongs. Congratulations to the winners and commiserations to the losers and all who felt “robbed”. I’ve had a long history with awards during my career- winning a few, judging very many, and attendingContinue reading “And the winner is…”

Unfettered isn’t best

There is a thought that if you have an unrestricted, complete blank sheet, without any parameters or borders to your creativity, then THAT is the best option for you to create. “What would you do with a blank sheet?” I’ve always kicked back a little at the “think outside of the box” brigade- something whichContinue reading “Unfettered isn’t best”

Capture the passion…

Being liked is nice. Being loved is better. It takes a lot of work and attention. Capturing the passion moments, increasing the frequency of those moments and building a following or trend. Sounds easy right? Get on with it! If only it were. Someone once asked me if I’d like a LOT of people toContinue reading “Capture the passion…”