EPISODE · Apr 15, 2021 · 1H 39M
Ep.21 Tracy Johnson
from Chachi Loves Everybody · host Benztown
ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST:Tracy Johnson is the President and CEO of Tracy Johnson Media Group. In his long career he has programmed great radio stations, leading two stations in San Diego from “worst to first”, earned dozens of radio industry awards, and been named “Best Programmer In America” by Radio Ink magazine. In addition to his career in programming, Tracy managed a group of stations for 10 years and has worked with hundreds of media brands to develop digital content, promotion, and revenue strategies. ABOUT THE PODCAST:Chachi Loves Everybody is brought to you by Benztown and hosted by the President of Benztown, Dave “Chachi” Denes. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the myths and legends of the radio industry. PEOPLE MENTIONED:Michael SteeleCharlie TunaJohnny CarsonDan KieleyKen BensonJohn IveyHarvey PenickBen HoganScott CampbellDick ChapinDale JohnsonScott ShannonRick DeesDene HallamSteve PerrinAndrew JohnsonDave SmileyAlex JohnsonCindy JohnsonDoug “The Greaseman” TrachtAlan BurnsDwight DouglasDonna BurnsDave ShakesSteve KingstonGreg StrasselPat PaxtonJhani KayePaul PalmerBob BollingerJoJo KincaidAnita RushJeff DetrowJerry CesakJoe CiprianoGreg SimmsMatt McWhorterKim MorrisonMark JaggerKristi JaggerTom WattsEd Trimble ABOUT BENZTOWN:Benztown is a leading international radio imaging, production library, programming, podcasts, jingles, and voiceover services company with over 3,000 affiliations on six different continents. In 2017, Benztown was named to the prestigious Inc. 5000 by Inc. magazine for the fifth consecutive year as one of America’s Fastest-Growing Privately Held Companies. With studios in Los Angeles, New York, and Stuttgart, Benztown offers the highest quality audio imaging workparts for 23 libraries across 14 music and spoken word formats including AC, Hot AC, CHR, Country, Urban, Rhythmic, Classic Hits, Rock, News/Talk, Sports, and JACK. Benztown provides custom VO and imaging across all formats, including commercial VO and copywriting in partnership with Yamanair Creative. Benztown Radio Networks produces, markets and distributes high quality programming and services to radio stations around the world, including: The Rick Dees Weekly Top 40 Countdown, The Daily Dees Show, The Todd-N-Tyler Radio Empire, Hot Mix, Sunday Night Slow Jams with R Dub!, Audio Architecture, Incentive Sales Rewards, BMG Production Music, Top 10 Now and Then, Tough Love With Siri, Ask Alexa and Flashback.Web: benztown.com Enjoyed this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody? Let us know by leaving a review! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What this episode covers
Tracy Johnson is the President and CEO of Tracy Johnson Media Group, excelling in programming, promotion, and talent consulting that attracts fans, grows ratings, and generates revenue. Hear how he made his mark on the radio industry, his secrets to success, and where he sees the industry going as Tracy and Chachi sit down at Benztown’s studios (via video call) for a chat! On this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody, Chachi talks to Tracy Johnson about: 1. Giving up farm life and MLB dreams for radio 2. Changing careers from on-air talent to programming 3. What it takes to be a great on-air talent 4. How to be a better coach or programmer 5. Becoming a consultant and the challenges that come with it 6. “Stealing” the Jeff and Jer Showgram 7. Creating Tracy Johnson Media Group And more!
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