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Category Archives: Guest Bloggers
Joel Burke: A Salute to John Wooden
“BREAKFAST WITH THE COACH” By Joel Burke “Failure to prepare is preparing for Failure.” John Wooden I tossed and turned all night. It was a wrestling match with the pillow and the pillow won. I was so anxious about the … Continue reading
Posted in Guest Bloggers, Life, Sports
Tagged basketball, coach, John Wooden, Life, self improvement, UCLA
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Guest Blogger: Joel Burke
THAT’S LIFE By Joel Burke http://www.joelcburke.com One of my all time favorite singers has to be Frank Sinatra. He could tell a story in song like few could. There was no need to have video made, because you could see … Continue reading
Posted in Guest Bloggers, Life
Tagged Frank Sinatra, God, joel burke, lessons, Life, Music, significance, song, That's Life
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Guest Blogger: Joel Burke
Where do I go from here? By Joel Burke http://www.joelcburke.com Over the past few months in talking with people, I have heard countless times, “Where do I go from here? For some, it’s because of their own choices, but mostly … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Guest Bloggers, Radio
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Guest Blogger: Joel Burke
GO FOR THE GOLD! By Joel Burke What does it take to be a gold medal winner in the Olympics? How about an Olympic champion 14 times? Swimmer Michael Phelps has achieved a level of greatness that few people would … Continue reading
Posted in Guest Bloggers, Life
Tagged determination, focus, games, gold, Guest Bloggers, joel burke, Life, medal, Olympics, preparation
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Guest Blogger: Joel Burke
WHAT ARE YOU FAMOUS FOR? by Joel Burke I was digging threw some boxes and came across a couple of school yearbooks. It was an unexpected trip down memory lane. It was a one-way trip back in time to experiences … Continue reading
Posted in Guest Bloggers, Radio
Tagged broadcasting, Colorado, country, Denver, KYGO, Life, Music, Radio
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Guest Blogger: Elizabeth Grattan
I am in love with music. From my early years of Shaun Cassidy posters strewn upon every wall, dancing with a leotard to mimic Olivia Newton John, and getting ready in Rob’s room after he left for school…just so I … Continue reading
Guest Blogger: Koch Distribution Label Manager, David Sanders
The recent news that Wal-Mart is demanding a CD price cut from record labels sent ripples throughout the music industry. Wal-Mart is the nation’s largest music retailer, and they are threatening to pull out entirely from selling CD’s to make … Continue reading
Guest Blogger – Joel Burke
KYGO Denver PD Joel Burke has authored another great piece to share…….. TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD! By Joel Burke I flipped on the television the other night and began clicking through the endless channels. My choices were either reality shows or one … Continue reading
Guest Blogger: McVay New Media President Daniel Anstandig
RADIO IN 3D by Daniel Anstandig Radio cannot grow if its operators insist on constricting the delivery of their brands to the sense of sound. Sure, there is no way around the fact that “speakers to ears” is our primary … Continue reading
Posted in Guest Bloggers, Media & Entertainment, Radio
Tagged advertising, country, daniel anstandig, entertainment, media, Radio
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Guest Blogger – President/McVay New Media’s Daniel Anstandig
Tell Me a Story By: Daniel Anstandig Music legend Ray Charles once said that he “was born with music inside” himself. It could be said that the best loved songs in history are the ones that resonate and harmonize with … Continue reading
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Tagged branding, broadcasting, consulting, daniel anstandig, marketing, media, Radio, research
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Guest Blogger – KYGO/Denver PD Joel Burke
WHO’S COMING OVER TO DINNER? By Joel Burke It was a hot and dusty day in May of 1927. An 18-year old dreamer was graduating from Oak Cliff High School in Dallas, Texas. He was already enrolled to attend Rice … Continue reading