Kevin Robinson

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Kevin Robinson is a passionate award-winning programmer, consultant and coach - with multi-formats success all over the country. He has advised numerous companies including Audacy (formerly Entercom Communications), Beasley Broadcast Group, Westwood One, Midwest Communications, Townsquare Media, Midwest Family Broadcasting Group, EG Media Group, Federated Media, Kensington Media, mediaBrew Communications, Starved Rock Media, and more. He specializes in strategic radio cluster alignment, building lean-forward tactics and talent coaching - legacy and entry-level - personalities.

Known largely as a trusted talent coach, Kevin is the only personality mentor who’s coached three different morning shows on three different brands in the same major market to the #1 position. His efforts have been recognized by The World Wide Radio Summit, Radio & Records, NAB’s Marconi, and he has coached CMA, ACM and Marconi Award-winning talent. He is also in The Zionsville High School Hall of Fame as part of the 2008 inaugural class. Kevin is an Indiana native - living near Zionsville with his wife of 39 years, Monica and can be reached at kevin@robinsonmedia.fm.

A.I. in Radio: Where Is the Uncrossable Line?

"A.I. does not live in local markets, play games at your remotes, connect with listeners, or comprehend what culture you have built inside your cluster."

Costco Already Selling Halloween Decorations — Is Radio Ready?

On July 6th, reports stormed the internet that Costco was the first "big box" operation to set out Halloween decorations for sale. Smart move....

What iHeartMedia’s Cuts Teach Radio About Surviving Change

"No industry is immune to change — just ask newspaper owners."

Attention Spans Are 40 Seconds. What Does That Mean for Radio?

"Listener Eye Contact is the most important skill an air personality — regardless of format — can develop."

How to Network Smarter at The Barrett Media Summit

"Success won't be determined by how many sessions you attend. It will be determined, instead, by the quality of the relationships you build."

Breaking

Borell Associates: 77% of Local Advertisers to Steady or Increase Spending

Economic confidence, however, continues to weaken.

Pat McAfee Announces Release Of Upcoming Album “The Diary Of A Polarizing Figure”

"For as long as I can remember my mere existence has made people hate my guts. I’ve been writing songs about it for 20yrs & it’s time to let them aht."

Audacy Announces SportsRadio 610 Rebranding As 95.7 The Fan Beginning August 13

"Sports Radio 610, we're growing. You heard it in the promo, and you're going to hear it a lot from us as we get to this August 13th date, and as we go beyond it. We're becoming louder, clearer, and better than ever."

Jemele Hill: Journalism Continues To Be Phased Out In Sports Broadcasting

"In an attention economy, what matters is who can draw the attention. Sometimes it doesn't matter often whether it's good attention or bad attention. If you can captivate audience, that is what your biggest selling point will be."