This week we visit with Andy Meadows—a Texas-based radio consultant, author, and chief editor for RadioUpdate.com. Andy shares his radio journey, starting in a small family-owned station and moving into larger markets, ultimately overseeing digital strategy and earning national recognition for outstanding online engagement. He also reveals why he believes the future of radio relies on a meaningful blend of on-air personality and effective digital content.What You’ll Hear in This EpisodeAndy’s Radio RootsGrowing up in a small-market station owned by his parentsThe transition to Dallas-Fort Worth and rapid career growthConsulting & Digital LeadershipHow radio consulting evolved to include digital best practicesThe importance of bringing a “forward-thinking” mindset to both on-air and onlineIntegrating On-Air & OnlineWhy Andy believes a station’s website is its most valuable digital assetTips on using AI and user-generated content to fuel your station’s online presenceAI in RadioPractical ways to enhance show prep, social media, and blogging with AIThe ethical approach to using AI-generated voices and contentLocal Connection MattersHow personal appearances and local engagement can never be replaced by AILeveraging technology to free up staff time for more community involvementRadioUpdate.com & Content CreationWhat Radio Update offers and how it’s different from other industry platformsHow sharing unfiltered opinions and innovative ideas fosters a strong radio communityKey Quote“Use AI to make your staff of five feel like fifty. Stations should embrace it to do things that used to require a huge budget—but never lose that local human touch.” — Andy MeadowsResources & LinksAndy’s Consulting Services: https://www.RadioStationConsultant.comRadio Update: https://www.RadioUpdate.comConnect with the PodcastSubscribe to Better Radio Websites on your favorite podcast platform.For more insights, tips, and resources, visit https://www.skyrocketradio.com/173.

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