Lee Abrams, Author at CelebrityAccess

Lee Abrams: The Spirit of the Radio — Chicago’s Loop

Posted by Lee Abrams - July 23, 2024

The exploration of the launches of great stations continues…and today, it’s DA LOOP It was 1978 when we got the call from Cecil Heftel, a prominent politician from Hawaii who also happened…

Lee Abrams: The Magic Of New Ideas

Posted by Lee Abrams - July 16, 2024

To be involved in creating or contributing to the next generation of groundbreaking media, we must fully embody that vision. It cannot be faked. It requires complete commitment on every…

Lee Abrams: AFDI—— Actually F- – – – – G Doing It

Posted by Lee Abrams - July 9, 2024

AFDI is a slogan I came up with many years ago. The scenario was a radio station that was once on top with a 7 share. In recent years they…

Lee Abrams: Winning Media Battles

Posted by Lee Abrams - July 2, 2024

Here are a few components often discussed but frequently watered down and not always part of the game plan Thoughts that go beyond the mission statement. Intangibles that should be part…

Lee Abrams: The Early Days Of Satellite Radio

Posted by Lee Abrams - June 25, 2024

Back in the late 90’s, XM was just an idea. We had a skeleton staff that was growing by the day, but we were not yet on the air. One of the challenges was…

Lee Abrams: 21 Thoughts On Programming In 2024

Posted by Lee Abrams - June 18, 2024

The world is currently in a negative state, and it is crucial to explore new forms of media programming that actively engage the new mainstream in innovative and culture-shifting ways.…

Lee Abrams: Reimagining Information For The Digital Age

Posted by Lee Abrams - June 11, 2024

News organizations are and will continue migrating to digital. It’s likely that there’s an assumption that digital delivery will create a better experience. Not necessarily, unless the migration also takes…

Lee Abrams: Building Programming Cultures For The Digital Age

Posted by Lee Abrams - June 4, 2024

BALANCE THE COMPANY: Breakthrough Media Companies will deliver the goods in revenue, technology, operations, engineering….and programming (sometimes referred to as “content” which is the commoditized version of ‘programming’). Programming leadership…

Lee Abrams: A Brief History Of The Cycles Of Pop Music

Posted by Lee Abrams - May 28, 2024

In the early 50’s, it was Doggie in the Window era. Mitch Miller, Doris Day and the like were making snappy and happy songs. The underground was brewing with a…

Lee Abrams: Rock ‘n’ Roll Thinking In Media

Posted by Lee Abrams - May 21, 2024

It’s not just about music, it’s about a culture of creating, monetizing, and winning. When done right it collides art with commerce to a tour de force of innovation and…

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