Robin Flores Radio

Posted by RobinFlores on Oct 27, 2011

Friends with Benefits

Great radio stations build bonds with listeners. Great jocks treat listeners as friends. You might not share every personal part as your life, but you probably wouldn’t with all your facebook friends either. Sublimely a listener often thinks of their favorite station as a “friend”. Part of a good talent’s ability is to be able to make a listener feel like you are...

Posted by RobinFlores on Oct 26, 2011

Stay confident

Stay confident on air! Easily said, not always accomplished. Staying disciplined enough not allow doubt to occupy your mind when you’re on the air can be learned with experience or for some, just a natural talent. The best way to sound confident is to be prepared for your show and every break. If you know what you’re going to say…how you going to say it then it will...

Posted by RobinFlores on Oct 25, 2011

Radio thermostat

Some who try to gage the temperature of radio will tell you that we’re dead cold in the water and slowing sinking. They will tell you that because of social media and networking, everything you’ve known and all your radio conventional wisdom is worthless. That just seems a bit dramatic; sure radio’s rules and techniques have changed but the core essence is...

Posted by RobinFlores on Aug 23, 2011

Check yourself before you wreck yourself

Care for yourself. Radio can fun but it also involves long hectic hours demanding schedules; working clubs festivals promotions combined with drinking and parting along the way. The radio industry is filled with great personalities that crave attention and approval whether they know it or admit it. The nature of the business is additive, it can create a...

Posted by RobinFlores on Aug 20, 2011

Out in the Crowd

Performing personal appearances in front of the audience can be worlds apart from the comforts and familiarity of the studio control room. Off air responsibilities or taking part in Public events are just as important if not more; Power of the Touch You have the chance to come into contact or make a visual impression on a listener. Once you are able to make a...

Posted by RobinFlores on Aug 19, 2011

Keep it real

My advice to young jocks, keep your perspective stay true to yourself. You’re just a ordinary person but with the intoxicating appeal of a Microphone.…it can make you feel extraordiary. After all if everyone could do it…they would. Power of the Mic Stay grounded and remind yourself often that the adoring listeners will continue to listen to the station way...

Posted by RobinFlores on Aug 14, 2011

Create addiction listening

Do all the “little things” on-air to capture a listener’s attention. Create an “addiction” in your audience’s mind. Too often a person will remember that you made them laugh but they don’t remember what you said to make them laugh. The fact that they associate you with fun is all that matters. The audience will develop a bond with you if their attention is drawn-in to...

Into the Deep: America, Whaling & the World
Slow at first but a mind blowing documentary on PBS’ American Experience. Great recount of the story of the Essex and the life of Herman Melville (“Moby Dick”). via video.pbs.orgSEO Basics and Cool Websites at Cool Site of the Day […]

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Hillary Clinton: The President After Next?
Some folks are already looking ahead to the presidential race in 2016. Nancy Pelosi has joined the chorus of voters who believe Hillary Clinton should run for president in 2016. Pelosi joins Donald Trump, New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and (surprise, surprise) Bill Clinton who have said they would absolutely support Mrs. Clinton if she […]