I have visited radio stations that are a single room operation. On one side of the room is the computer, mixer and microphone; on the other is the transmitter! Of course, this is

You have arranged your on-air interview. You have done your research. You have written down some of the questions you want to ask.

But there’s one final and very valuable source to check out

Have you run out of things to do before you go on air?

If you are a music station – you must never go on air without first doing this:

Artist Research.

It sounds

One thing I have learnt over the years is this…financial income – wages, donations, sales…all come out of one thing – relationship.

An employer will not take someone on unless they first know

It has always been the job of the announcer to say all the important information – station name, song title and artist name.

But, this is now the Internet generation. Listeners to Internet

The phone is wonderful. It can add so much value to your radio programme. It can connect your listener with people and views they might not normally get the chance to hear. It

When a listener tunes in to your station, they want to know what they are listening to. If they don’t hear the name of the station within two or three songs, they may

When I was young and indestructible, I loved music, and I loved it loud. Being a kind-hearted young rocker, I found the best way to have

How exciting!  Your dream has come true.  You have been allocated an air shift on your radio station. Now you will be able to play all your favourite music – right?  Maybe!  Maybe

One word…preparation!

We see ad-libs on television from reporters and sports presenters. We hear great

“So, that event is happening at the High School auditorium, this Saturday evening at 7. To get a ticket, phone Jenny on 00812786410. You’re listening to Fast FM. Here’s a song from Justin