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THE PRPD/LNI TALK SHOW BEST PRACTICES PROJECT
Draft Outline - Handbook for those already doing talk shows
Introduction: What We Know about our Listeners
Editorial Development
- Topic selection
- Topic framing/globalizing
- Focus statements
- Research
- Role of callers
- Coordination with news department
Hosting
- Show Intros
- Caller pathway
- Interviewing
- Resets
Production
- Use of tape
- Other production elements
- Call screening
- Show promotion (see also Role of PD)
Role of Program Director
- Aircheck critiques
- Promotion plan
Role of News Director
- Content recycling
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