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MOJO Nick is Grounded for the Summer

July 3, 2011

Mojo in the Morning What happens when you’re grounded for the summer? The best radio is a reflection of real life. Nick is an 11-year old kid in Detroit who got grounded for the summer. Following the drama (something reality TV shows do quite well) is very memorable and fun. That’s why Mojo in the Morning on Channel 95.5, Detroit “adopted” Nick and is following his exploits.

WBEB’s Mantervention

June 26, 2011

Tiffany & Michael A guy friend of newsman Bill Tafrow is being “domesticated” by his fiance. His buddy’s walls have been painted peach and he’s upset about that. Which is why Michael and Tiffany, B101, Philadelphia’s morning show, decided to have a “mantervention”. They called Bill’s friend so Bill could confront him about how he’s changed. The first break below is the “mantervention”. The second is the fiance calling to defend herself.

Karson Calls the Cops Over Facebook

June 19, 2011

Here is a terrific break showing how to do character development. Karson, from Karson & Kennedy on MIX 104.1, Boston, had to call the cops because his daughter was getting harassed on Facebook. Character stories must have three elements: the ability for listeners to see themselves in the story, a bold point of conflict, and strong emotions connected with the story. This had all three.

Getting Oprah the Day Off

June 12, 2011

Jimmy & Yvonne A couple of weeks ago when Oprah was going off TV, Jimmy and Yvonne at DAVE-FM, Atlanta decided to find a guy listener who wanted to watch Oprah’s last show live instead of from his DVR later that evening. So they called the guy’s female boss to get him out of work early that do. Very quirky and creative.

WZLX Death Row Inmate Game

June 5, 2011

Karlson & McKenzie Here’s a fun and dark way to involve listeners in the upcoming execution of an inmate that might work on a male-targeted morning show. It’s called the Death Row Inmate Game. Karslon & McKenzie at WZLX, Boston describe the inmate and give listeners a shot at guessing an item in his last meal to win a prize. The approach adds dimension and emotion to the conversation and builds anticipation to hear the actual meal he’s chosen as his last.

Kick-Ass Audio Breaks

MOJO Nick is Grounded for the Summer

WBEB’s Mantervention

Karson Calls the Cops Over Facebook

Getting Oprah the Day Off

WZLX Death Row Inmate Game

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