This time, we talk to the morning hosts who are about "Real Life, Real Cleveland", as Bill & Morgan of the Q104 Morning Show join us.
Bill Ryan is a Northeast Ohio native and Kent State grad who is now on his second stint with Q104. He was originally part of the team from the mid-’90s to the turn of the century. In between, among other things, he produced the national JohnJay and Rich show, which we featured in season one.
Morgan Wright is also an Ohio native, growing up in Perry and graduating from Marshall University. She considers herself a pop culture expert and is active on social media…where her TikTok videos have scored almost 8 million likes!
Interestingly, this is a case where Bill and Morgan did not know each other before forming this show. Wait 'til you hear how they made it work...and work well!
Time-stamped SHOW NOTES
(02:21) Bill and Morgan explain how they 'fast-forwarded' the process of gelling as a Morning Team, and share some of the biggest factors a new team needs to consider.
(07:24) As a leading morning show in a legendary radio market, Bill and Morgan share what they look for from a good program director or coach.
(08:59) The team also notes some management traits or characteristics a PD might not realize they’re doing or just want to avoid.
(10:25) These days there are a lot of factors BESIDES ON-AIR performance, need to create a winning radio show. Morgan shares her recipe for making noise in the market -- and beyond!
(13:30) Looking to the future, Bill and Morgan tell us the skills THEY are preparing for TODAY, to stay viable in the future.
See Morgan's TikTok story on WKCY, Channel 3 in Cleveland.
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