tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24342827.comments2022-12-11T07:01:28.336-05:00Mike O'Malley's BlogMike O'Malleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10934926140449754355noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24342827.post-76324119122333102022016-09-05T10:22:05.541-04:002016-09-05T10:22:05.541-04:00Thanks for the read, Jessica. You're having an...Thanks for the read, Jessica. You're having an awesome career on multiple platforms and you're proof every day of the rewards from hard work + talent!Mike O'Malleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10934926140449754355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24342827.post-87129375179640768922016-09-05T07:38:17.912-04:002016-09-05T07:38:17.912-04:00Awesome post, Mom, as I work at NBC on this Labor ...Awesome post, Mom, as I work at NBC on this Labor Day morning at TODAY..steps from where you first mentored me in the medium at the age of 22. Happy Labor Day!Jessica Ettinger - TODAY Show Radionoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24342827.post-24819689211299749152016-06-27T14:12:08.253-04:002016-06-27T14:12:08.253-04:00Amen, Al! MikeAmen, Al! MikeMike O'Malleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10934926140449754355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24342827.post-14105408862244305802016-06-27T09:42:00.181-04:002016-06-27T09:42:00.181-04:00Incredible piece Michael! Dan's memory should ...Incredible piece Michael! Dan's memory should be a blessing...we are still learning from one of the greatest ever!<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18407659287357573864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24342827.post-55105003606782250372016-06-26T19:56:27.024-04:002016-06-26T19:56:27.024-04:00Thanks, Pat - you're so right of course. You a...Thanks, Pat - you're so right of course. You and I had the great fortune to be both co-workers and listeners. MikeMike O'Malleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10934926140449754355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24342827.post-91733538894065694262016-06-26T19:55:01.399-04:002016-06-26T19:55:01.399-04:00Thanks, Jerry for the read and the comment. Dan wa...Thanks, Jerry for the read and the comment. Dan was a remarkable talent and you're so right about the power that is unleashed when a personality connects with listeners. On a personal level he was a joy to know and work with. Mike<br /><br />Mike O'Malleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10934926140449754355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24342827.post-24159153910773772152016-06-26T19:05:57.322-04:002016-06-26T19:05:57.322-04:00Mike, what a great piece back then and even more s...Mike, what a great piece back then and even more so now on Dandy Dan. People who understand the relationship between the station and its audience inherently know how to unleash the power of personality radio. Unfortunately, the venture capital owners don't know or don't care. Nevertheless, what a nice respite from the ills of today's radio to remember the real power of the medium -- personalities that connect with local audiences (with all due respect to moronic sweepers that make radio impersonal). JerryJerry Del Collianohttp://insidemusicmedia.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24342827.post-53875832633141806182016-06-26T16:56:27.381-04:002016-06-26T16:56:27.381-04:00Amen to all of that. "Triple" was one o...Amen to all of that. "Triple" was one of a kind, a great entertainer and, more importantly, a great person and friend.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08239389015399891064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24342827.post-39933038228472809352016-06-22T20:53:38.585-04:002016-06-22T20:53:38.585-04:00Probably the purist, country baritone ever, The g...Probably the purist, country baritone ever, The guy made it seem so simple, when really it aint.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08239389015399891064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24342827.post-42254669622817873962016-05-26T09:34:00.171-04:002016-05-26T09:34:00.171-04:00Thanks, Keith. Mapping can help content stay on to...Thanks, Keith. Mapping can help content stay on topic as well as suggest opportunities to add commentary and "color." That said, I don't ever recall anyone nodding off during any of your sermons. :-)Mike O'Malleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10934926140449754355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24342827.post-24643544847724535322016-05-25T08:09:04.161-04:002016-05-25T08:09:04.161-04:00Thanks for the graphic. Helpful for preaching. I...Thanks for the graphic. Helpful for preaching. I fly by the seat of my pants too often; not well-disciplined in the logical steps of creating content. lbaklchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03633820795736683977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24342827.post-15459270536758977802016-04-30T10:37:22.359-04:002016-04-30T10:37:22.359-04:00Like Rosser Reeves, the "Mad Men" were V...Like Rosser Reeves, the "Mad Men" were VERY creative -- and smart! <br /><br />Thank You Mike for the backstory!Dick Taylorhttp://dicktaylorblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24342827.post-74807156045490415712016-04-24T06:14:23.656-04:002016-04-24T06:14:23.656-04:00Kudos Mike. Looking past the headlines, asking que...Kudos Mike. Looking past the headlines, asking questions, thinking for yourself and then sharing your thoughts in a clear and concise manner, is something we should all do. I never put too much stock in these surveys. To me, radio has always been a journey of self expression. When it's executed by an individual who is equal parts performer, commentator, comedian and human being, it transforms the medium into a real time art form. If you get to that level, the money and job security will follow. Try telling the market mainstays all over North America that their job is near the bottom of the list and I'm sure they would take you to task. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08311521679608391409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24342827.post-2034301521186262582016-02-12T10:54:23.832-05:002016-02-12T10:54:23.832-05:00Thanks, Pat. A motivated air staff + a PD who find...Thanks, Pat. A motivated air staff + a PD who finds new ways for them to succeed is a powerful combination!<br />Mike O'Malleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10934926140449754355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24342827.post-85808800693299895742016-02-12T10:22:34.787-05:002016-02-12T10:22:34.787-05:00At CHUM Bob Wood used to bring us in every Wednesd...At CHUM Bob Wood used to bring us in every Wednesday at 9AM for a jock meeting. He'd play an aircheck of someone for all of us to "critique" Knowing full well we might be the next one up, when asked we of course always made laudatory remarks about our fellow jocks performance<br /><br />Which, of course, was the idea :D<br />Scott Carpenternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24342827.post-36398912804897760172015-09-29T00:24:22.911-04:002015-09-29T00:24:22.911-04:00Thanks for the comment, Bill. Conclave was a quali...Thanks for the comment, Bill. Conclave was a quality event again this year. Hopefully we'll soon re-enter a time when programming ROI includes 'knowledge sharing' events like this. Stay in touch! Mike.Mike O'Malleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10934926140449754355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24342827.post-3162049171294185112015-09-01T13:19:22.152-04:002015-09-01T13:19:22.152-04:00Man I miss the Conclave. I was there for 2 years i...Man I miss the Conclave. I was there for 2 years in a row many summers ago and I've missed it every year. It's a shame we can't afford to go anymore but I remain a supporter. Thanks for the insight for posting on your blog. -Bill Wood-Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08147961572887601762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24342827.post-64974009929585463552015-07-11T07:56:48.146-04:002015-07-11T07:56:48.146-04:00Establish rapport, create community. It aint brai...Establish rapport, create community. It aint brain surgery, you only have to put yourself in the listener's shoesScott Carpenternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24342827.post-12453392912730822342015-06-12T09:18:32.270-04:002015-06-12T09:18:32.270-04:00Non-radio guy here but one who struggles with many...Non-radio guy here but one who struggles with many of the same issues in his work--the church. When we're at our best in my world, we don't think of other congregations as "competitors." Even so the need to stay fresh, relevant, and creative is apparent. Maintaining the tried-and-true, fundamental functions of doing church well is not enough to keep even the hardcore faithful fully engaged. Those at lesser commitment levels are to prone to wander not necessarily to a new church, but to gradually increasing inactivity. Thank you for the encouragement to make and take time to think creatively. It's easier but costly not to.lbaklchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03633820795736683977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24342827.post-43813057413022768292015-06-05T12:01:28.550-04:002015-06-05T12:01:28.550-04:00Great stuff, Mike! Was just looking for a staff m...Great stuff, Mike! Was just looking for a staff motivator. This'll do the trick!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00943758109056552937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24342827.post-52322709921644396772014-08-24T19:31:37.349-04:002014-08-24T19:31:37.349-04:00Thanks, Chris for your comments and opinions. In f...Thanks, Chris for your comments and opinions. In fact I saw Kellie on the Taylor tour you mentioned when it stopped in New Jersey. <br /><br />Kellie is a wonderfully talented singer-songwriter but also I think an outstanding all-around entertainer. She’s quick, funny and very at home in front of a camera. Who can forget her as the Tonight Show Superbowl Correspondent in 2008? <br /><br />In all my years though, I’ve never heard of an overt or covert effort to have a hard cap of women (or men or groups) on the charts. <br />Mike O'Malleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10934926140449754355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24342827.post-3548628099350793372014-08-23T18:29:15.366-04:002014-08-23T18:29:15.366-04:00Great and during the years we're waiting for T...Great and during the years we're waiting for Taylor to possibly record another country song, why not play more great country solo females who are unquestionably, highly dedicated to country music and radio, starting with Kellie Pickler to top 10 again? Many times she has said she cares about and wants to be played ONLY on country radio and it's her home. And clearly her music is among the best and belongs at #1 on country radio, it's modern country/pop/rock and fits right in with what radio plays. Kellie's albums are full of many radio-friendly songs, certainly more than all artists radio isn't playing to top 10 and many played to #1. So what's the problem? Why move any popular, proven, critically acclaimed artist and music from #8-14 (5 singles) on Mediabase to completely off the chart instead of in the other direction to #1 like you do for ALL equally talented men? Stop severely limiting country solo female airplay, play more to #1 and don't wait 8 years until 1 of just 3 solo females you regularly play leaves.<br /><br />Six years ago Taylor recognized Kellie's huge talent and great music, asked her to tour with her for 2 years on her first huge tour (Fearless), and said she hopes country radio plays Kellie to #1 too. It's where she clearly belongs, mainly because her albums and songs are at least as great and radio-friendly as others radio played to #1. So what did radio do? The opposite. After six top 8-19 hits, most of which deserved top 5-#1, they stopped playing Kellie just before she released 2 of the best, most critically acclaimed country albums 2 years in a row (100 Proof in 2012 and The Woman I Am in 2013). Her first single radio didn't play to top 20 (Makin' Me Fall In Love Again) hit #6 on Callout America when it was just #30 on radio, very impressive, but radio stopped playing it at #30 instead of top 5 where it deserved to go. This was during the same time radio moved Miranda to #1. Coincidence? Obviously not since country radio always keeps just 3 solo females at the top, so clearly there's a fixed limit for them with virtually unlimited room for solo males. Clearly Carrie, Taylor, Miranda and Kellie all deserved to be moved to #1 years ago but God forbid country radio keeps more than 3 great solo females at the top in 10 years. Imagine the horror. I want to hear a lot more than just 1 female to every 15 male songs. At this point I'd be happy if radio just played Kellie's new singles to #15 again because then at least we'd hear her new songs once a day, but again she really belongs at #1, not #20, 30, 40, 50, or 60+.<br /><br />Carrie and many others are calling for country radio to play more women<br /><br />http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/the-615/5892801/carrie-underwood-women-in-country-music-fairness-kellie-picklerChrisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24342827.post-37597272217635315102014-02-24T11:16:30.639-05:002014-02-24T11:16:30.639-05:00I'm kind of surprised at the gap between demos...I'm kind of surprised at the gap between demos for The Band Perry.<br />I would have thought that they would appeal to both sides of the spectrum. Good stuff, thanks Mike! Dave Myershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00559996357779759421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24342827.post-70849182116459001842014-01-23T21:39:50.306-05:002014-01-23T21:39:50.306-05:00Ha! Thanks, Wing. It feels good to come clean. ;-&...Ha! Thanks, Wing. It feels good to come clean. ;-> (of course it wasn't you though the comment was too funny not to post)Mike O'Malleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10934926140449754355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24342827.post-62749131993406635592014-01-23T21:33:16.732-05:002014-01-23T21:33:16.732-05:00Mike I completely apologize for that. I was fillin...Mike I completely apologize for that. I was filling in for FITZ that morning and I was hung over!! :)<br />(good read BTW!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com