Peter Thiele

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Peter Thiele is a weekly news/talk radio columnist for Barrett Media, and an experienced news/talk radio programmer. He currently serves as News/Talk Format Captain for Zimmer Communications. Prior to joining Zimmer, Peter held programming positions in New York City, San Francisco, Des Moines, Little Rock, Greenville, Hunstville, and Joplin. Peter has also worked as a host, account executive and producer in Minneapolis, and San Antonio. He can be found on Twitter at @PeterThiele.

Why News/Talk Radio Hosts Should Never Book Their Own Guests

Too much familiarity can create an inside conversation that loyal P1 listeners will get but that will be difficult for non-regular listeners to follow. Our shows should always be designed around what the target audience is experiencing, discussing, and feeling.

News/Talk Radio vs. Social Media: Why We Have to Win the Race to Breaking News

We live in an on-demand world. People expect immediate information, and with their cell phones, they can get it.

AM Radio Is on Life Support, and the FCC Helped Put It There

AM's demise is connected to terrible content. Can AM rise again? It's all about content.

Why Your News/Talk Radio Station’s Male Demo Craves Sports Talk

It is estimated that 50-plus million Americans play fantasy football. Of that 50,000,000 figure, 65% are men. The players are affluent as well. These two stats mirror your audience.

Why News/Talk Radio Hosts Need to Rethink the ‘Expert Guest’ Obsession

No listener remembers a dull interview with the mayor about the next city council meeting. No listener will stop you at the hardware store to compliment you on that great question about the new traffic circle. Make connections by sharing what makes you tick.

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Mike Tomlin Keeping Personal Bias Towards Pittsburgh Steelers While Working for NBC Sports

"How can you be somewhere 19 years, and had really a personal stake in most of the guys being there and not care for them?"

Former King Features Chairman and President Joseph D’Angelo Dies at 96

"Joe was a giant of the syndication industry and a great Hearst executive."

Terrell Owens Questions Why Stephen A. Smith Not Suspended By ESPN For Mental Health Commentary

"For him to speak so insensitively about a topic like mental health the way he did. Why isn't he suspended?"

Scott Pelley: Bari Weiss Leading CBS News a ‘Terrible Idea’

"It’s not any fault of hers. She just hasn’t done it."