Rick Cummings: Radio Brands Built to Last

<p>A few episodes ago,<a href="https://bit.ly/3N7TczE" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> I interviewed Jeff Smulyan about his new book</a>. As I read the book <a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/714109/never-ride-a-rollercoaster-upside-down-by-jeff-smulyan/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">"Never Ride a Rollercoaster Upside Down"</a>, I wanted to hear more about the construction of some of the great radio stations like KPWR (Power 106) Los Angeles, and Hot 97 in New York. Rick Cummings was apart of those and number of other radio success stories.</p><p>In this episode, Rick shares some great radio stories like what it was like to build Power 106 using a coalition of records from both pop, dance and Latino influences. You might think that the stories gets embellished along the way but no; there was true consternation amongst music and radio on how to handle a station like Power 106. (Check out the episode page for proof) You will also hear about Rick's favourite mistakes, (his three favourite to be exact) and how Emmis accidentally purchased a top ranked radio station in WLOL. Rick also shared his experiences working with great talent from David Letterman to Big Boy.</p><p><a href="https://otter.ai/u/4eSNLvKdJO0nymI8mVVXd-KFP5c" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">A Transcription of this episode is available here. </a></p><p>This show is made possible every week by contributors like:</p><p><a href="https://www.blurve-demo.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Blurve: A great way to help you prep your Show.</a></p><p><a href="https://www.nlogic.ca/en/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">NLogic: TV &amp; radio advertising and audience data solutions</a></p><p><a href="http://www.megatrax.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Megatrax</a>&nbsp;- Licensed Music for your radio station or podcast production company.</p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy<