This time, we feature Nashville’s Multimedia Queen.

WSM-AM's Eryn Cooper, a multimedia journalist, morning show producer, emerging radio personality, and self-proclaimed "professional fan." Eryn discusses her career path, how she's advanced from radio newbie to assistant brand manager and on-air talent in just two years, and her current roles working for the Grand Ole Opry, Circle Country TV, and the Coffee, Country, and Cody Morning Show. She’s the kind of person who can “do it all”, from production and hosting to normalizing the “fangirl to professional fan” pipeline

Key Points You Won't Want to Miss:

[03:00] Eryn balances a variety of roles, from Nashville's Multimedia Queen to running her production company and engaging with stars at the Grand Ole Opry and WSM-AM.

[00:04:00] We learn how experiences in TV news, sports, CHR radio, and digital platforms storytelling have helped Eryn develop effective practices while learning to avoid common pitfalls.

[06:00] Eryn has observed several emerging trends shaping the future of multimedia journalism and marketing and advises us on how to prepare for navigating these changes.

[08:42] Eryn reveals how she enhances the Grand Ole Opry's outreach using digital strategies like social media to attract new audiences. Caution: this is NOT your parent's Social Media!

[00:09:55] We hear a lot about WORK/LIFE balance and Eryn explores how she practices it through her varied interests, such as fashion, baking, and charity work, which she shares on her website and social channels.

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Steve Reynolds is a renowned radio talent coach focusing on Top 10 Talent.

With a career that started in the 1990s, he has worked his way up from on-air positions to programming and management roles at notable stations including the legendary WRAL.

In 2001, he established the Reynolds Group, offering innovative strategies and assistance to top shows and stations across the country.

In this episode, Steve unveils ways to conquer the fear of change and embrace it, as the world is constantly evolving. He emphasizes the importance of staying relevant and updated, encouraging radio shows to constantly adapt and modernize their content to maintain a connection with their audience.

Steve also offers some interesting ways for you to become multimedia stars, with a presence on TV, social media, and of course, within the community,

Steve has also written for major media publications and regularly speaks at industry events.

Time-Stamped Highlights:

(01:58) Steve shares some of the biggest opportunities for local radio hosts and stations today, as the industry reacts to current conditions.

(05:01) The question is never how to make mistakes, but rather, how to avoid them. Steve identifies some of the most common and suggests ways to avoid them.

(07:23) If you'd like to keep up with changing trends in the radio industry and stay ahead of the curve, Steve has some interesting insights.

(10:41) Steve shows some Top 10 Market strategies for building and maintaining an audience in today's competitive radio landscape, and how they can be done in ANY market.

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Dave Beasing is a distinguished, seasoned consultant and media brand creator with a remarkable track record at MTV, VH1, ABC, CBS, NPR, iHeart, Lions Gate, and radio. Dave's ongoing creativity positions him at the forefront of the industry as the founder of SOUND THAT BRANDS.

Starting Nebraska station, Dave later contributed significantly in Tulsa, Detroit, and LA, even launching Ryan Seacrest's first full-time radio job at LA's Star 98.7.

As the visionary behind 100.3 FM The Sound, also in LA, Dave revolutionized radio programming with on-demand video and social media, setting a new standard for audience interaction. His accomplished team produced chart-topping podcasts like Dirty John, Unfictional, Business Wars, COLD, and many, many others.

The team Dave has brought together at SOUND THAT BRANDS possesses decades of combined experience in marketing, consumer engagement, audio entertainment, and brand management. This diverse skill set uniquely equips them to tackle intricate business challenges. As the tech landscape continually evolves, Dave remains a leading influence, steering the team towards success.

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