By Mike Russell| September 13, 2013

What iTunes Radio Means For Traditional Radio

iTunesRadio will launch (in the United States only) on 18th September 2013. What are the standout features and what does it mean for traditional radio?

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By Mike Russell| August 23, 2013

What Working In Radio Taught Me

Here are 10 things working in the radio industry taught me about radio producing and presenting. Some of the best radio tips from various aircheck sessions.

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By Mike Russell| July 11, 2013

Radio Presenters Should Start Podcasting

5 reasons why radio presenters should start podcasting with Mike Russell and Ben Adam-Smith (from Regen Media). If you’re working in radio start a podcast!

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By Mike Russell| June 11, 2013

Mike Russell Radio Interview

Yes, you did read the title correctly! Here’s the Mike Russell radio interview with Mike Yunis and Chris Krause from the nationally syndicated VR2 Show.

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By Mike Russell| April 30, 2013

The Future Of Radio

What is the future of radio? Is there space for traditional radio in today’s climate with services like Spotify, Pandora and on demand talk via podcasting?

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By Mike Russell| April 17, 2013

Kickstarter for Radio

I had the idea recently to use Kickstarter for radio to help fund a project to improve my internet radio station – mrc.fm – unfortunately my Kickstarter project didn’t meet Kickstarter’s guidelines. […]

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By Mike Russell| April 10, 2013

Email Marketing – Radio and Voice Over Tips

Email marketing radio and voice over tips are discussed in this episode as I lift the lid on some of the marketing tools we use at Music Radio Creative.

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By Mike Russell| March 12, 2013

Music Radio Playlists and Formats

Music radio formatting and creating radio playlists can be a science – refined by radio station directors and music schedulers for years.

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By Mike Russell| February 26, 2013

Creative Commons Music Radio

Tips for getting your internet radio station heard and how you can make Creative Commons music radio as an alternative to paying music license fees online.

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By Mike Russell| February 19, 2013

Radio Demo Tapes 2.0

Is there any longer a need to send out a radio demo CD you burned in a jiffy bag with custom artwork on it if you’re looking for a radio presenting job?

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By Mike Russell| February 12, 2013

Leaving Radio To Be A Podcaster

If you’ve ever considered leaving radio to be a podcaster and pursue the life and show of your dreams as a podcaster what would you talk about?

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By Mike Russell| February 5, 2013

How I Make Radio Sweepers, DJ Drops and Podcast IDs

This is an example of the decision making process I go through when putting together creative audio. In this case it’s a podcast jingle with multiple sfx and vocal fx […]

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