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BSM Podcast – Season 4 – Episode 4 – Kyle Bailey – WFNZ

Published

4 years ago

February 21, 2019

Charlotte’s afternoon sports voice Kyle Bailey checks in on the 4th episode of Season 4. Over the span of thirty plus minutes BSM President Jason Barrett dives into Kyle’s background in broadcasting, learning and appreciating the challenge of selling in smaller local markets, organizing content for an audience comprised of transplants and homegrown residents, the host-PD-GM relationship, and much more.

ISSUES EXAMINED WITH KYLE:

How he was drawn to sports radio and got his break
Where he got his start and what his early duties required
Moving his way up the ranks and taking on new tasks
Becoming a salesperson and whether or not he enjoyed it
The biggest sale he closed and why the client came on board
Moving to a few locations before eventually landing in Charlotte
How he’d describe WFNZ to someone who hasn’t heard it before
His approach to content when reaching different audiences
What he learned while working alongside Frank Garcia
Hosting a show with rotating co-hosts and guests
Being able to separate a few negatives from what everyone thinks
Avoiding the label of being a homer on a brand which has PXP rights
What he seeks when being managed by bosses
The areas he has to improve at with his bosses
Quick Hits: Good vs. Great hosts, Charlotte sports radio, Best host in the format, Who’s taught him most about radio

FROM THE GUEST

Kyle’s Twitter handle = @KyleBaileyWFNZ

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Jason Barrett

Jason Barrett is the owner and operator of Barrett Sports Media. Prior to launching BSM he served as a sports radio programmer, launching brands such as 95.7 The Game in San Francisco and 101 ESPN in St. Louis. He has also produced national shows for ESPN Radio including GameNight and the Dan Patrick Show. You can find him on Twitter @SportsRadioPD or reach him by email at JBarrett@sportsradiopd.com.

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