About The Coach – Sam Weaver

 

WHO I AM

I’m a Podcast/Radio Air Talent Coach, Radio Consultant, Strategic Music Advisor, and Radio & Music News Publisher.

 

WHAT I DO

I work with Podcasters, Radio Air Talent, Operation Managers, Program Directors, and Social Influencers. In addition, I’ve been a Strategic Advisor on numerous music projects. My mission for everything is to “Clarify, Connect, Influence.” I also continue to inform the Radio and Music communities with trending news and information.

WHY ME?

I understand the Podcast, Radio, and Music Industries. My career has provided me with the expertise to navigate in Broadcast Communications (traditional and digital media) and the Music Industry business sector.

Sam

Coach’s History

35-Year Industry Veteran

  • Multi-format career as an On Air Personality & Program Director Top 40, Mainstream Urban, Urban AC, R&B Radio, Gospel, and Country (Music Director for 2 years at WUSN, Today’s Country Chicago)
  • 20 years of programming experience: KRNB/Dallas (5 years); Programmed KPRS/Kansas City (10 years); WAMO/ Pittsburgh; WDIA/Memphis; WQMG/Greensboro, NC, and WYLD/New Orleans. I have the distinction of being the only programmer to have programmed the oldest Black Operated station WDIA/Memphis and currently the oldest Black-owned and operated station KPRS-KPRT/Kansas City
  • Nominated Program Director of the Year 10 times Combined (R&R & Billboard)
  • Named Programmer of the Year (Gavin)
  • Twice named Billboard Magazine’s Programmer of the Week
  • My trophy case includes the NAB Crystal Radio and NAB Marconi Radio Awards
  • Communications Adjunct Professor at Columbia College in Chicago for 4 years
  • Served as National Host of the Westwood One’s Superstar of R&B Concert Series
  • Former Comedy Writer for Urban Network Countdown Show
  • All Access Music Group Format Editor for 10 Years
  • Columnist For The Weekly All Access Column “Coaches Corner” since 2008
  • I’ve regularly Moderated or been a Panelist at conferences for Billboard Magazine, the Canadian Music Festival, National Association of Broadcasters (NAB), National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters (NABOB), Keynote Speaker for the Annual Intercollegiate Broadcasting System, and for the Library Of Congress Radio National Historical Collection