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What makes a successful presenter? How do you attract and engage your audience? How can you distinguish yourself to enjoy lasting success? How do you ensure your programme or podcast chimes with audiences in an ever more competitive world? Drawing on his forty years in radio and on fresh interviews with the leaders in their fields, David Lloyd shares tricks of the trade, and offers advanced insight into listener behaviour, illustrated with rich examples. Radio Secrets is a comprehensive guide to contemporary presentation and production techniques in all formats, from writing to delivery, across radio and podcasting. Read this book and gain insights into: Tight contemporary music presentation Generating the most engaging talk content Developing authenticity and likeability Handling double-acts, callers and contests Understanding the audience and keeping them listening Whether you are a newcomer or a seasoned performer, Radio Secrets is essential reading.

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'An amazingly insightful and inspiring read, whether you've been on-air for a while or are someone at the start of their career. This book makes even the most experienced broadcasters ask themselves questions to keep them at the top of their game.' Mike Cass - content director, Virgin Radio 'Radio runs through David Lloyd's DNA - his knowledge is vast, his experience extensive and his passion for the medium unbounded. His career as a presenter, programmer and strategist has put him in the perfect position to create what will undoubtedly become a bible for future broadcasters and those wanting to grow professionally. Not only will you learn lots and laugh, but it will make you think differently about what you do when you next walk into your studio.' Paul Sylvester - content director, Absolute Radio 'It's impossible to read this book and not become a better broadcaster or podcaster.' James Cridland - radio futurologist and editor, www.podnews.net 'We are currently in an unbelievably exciting time for radio. Coupled with the explosion in podcasts, there's never been a better time to work out why there's so much fuss about the most personal, reactive and magical medium on earth. David is a fountain of knowledge and just when you think you know it all, David comes along with another book full of brilliant insight and handy tricks of the trade. If you love radio, you need to read this book.' Greg James - presenter, BBC Radio 1 'So much more choice but still the same mystery: why do we all prefer one voice, one view, one person over another? Read this to understand.' Paddy O'Connell - presenter, Broadcasting House, BBC Radio 4

`So much more choice but still the same mystery: why do we all prefer one voice, one view, one person over another? Read this to understand.' Paddy O'Connell - presenter, Broadcasting House, BBC Radio 4 `We are currently in an unbelievably exciting time for radio. Coupled with the explosion in podcasts, there's never been a better time to work out why there's so much fuss about the most personal, reactive and magical medium on earth. David is a fountain of knowledge and just when you think you know it all, David comes along with another book full of brilliant insight and handy tricks of the trade. If you love radio, you need to read this book.' Greg James - presenter, BBC Radio 1 `It's impossible to read this book and not become a better broadcaster or podcaster.' James Cridland - radio futurologist and editor, www.podnews.net `Radio runs through David Lloyd's DNA - his knowledge is vast, his experience extensive and his passion for the medium unbounded. His career as a presenter, programmer and strategist has put him in the perfect position to create what will undoubtedly become a bible for future broadcasters and those wanting to grow professionally. Not only will you learn lots and laugh, but it will make you think differently about what you do when you next walk into your studio.' Paul Sylvester - content director, Absolute Radio `An amazingly insightful and inspiring read, whether you've been on-air for a while or are someone at the start of their career. This book makes even the most experienced broadcasters ask themselves questions to keep them at the top of their game.' Mike Cass - content director, Virgin Radio

‘An amazingly insightful and inspiring read, whether you’ve been on-air for a while or are someone at the start of their career. This book makes even the most experienced broadcasters ask themselves questions to keep them at the top of their game.’ Mike Cass – content director, Virgin Radio ‘Radio runs through David Lloyd’s DNA – his knowledge is vast, his experience extensive and his passion for the medium unbounded. His career as a presenter, programmer and strategist has put him in the perfect position to create what will undoubtedly become a bible for future broadcasters and those wanting to grow professionally. Not only will you learn lots and laugh, but it will make you think differently about what you do when you next walk into your studio.’ Paul Sylvester – content director, Absolute Radio ‘It’s impossible to read this book and not become a better broadcaster or podcaster.’James Cridland – radio futurologist and editor, www.podnews.net ‘We are currently in an unbelievably exciting time for radio. Coupled with the explosion in podcasts, there’s never been a better time to work out why there’s so much fuss about the most personal, reactive and magical medium on earth. David is a fountain of knowledge and just when you think you know it all, David comes along with another book full of brilliant insight and handy tricks of the trade. If you love radio, you need to read this book.’ Greg James – presenter, BBC Radio 1 ‘So much more choice but still the same mystery: why do we all prefer one voice, one view, one person over another? Read this to understand.’ Paddy O’Connell – presenter, Broadcasting House, BBC Radio 4

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David Lloyd is an experienced radio programmer and manager, having worked for decades across all radio formats from talk to rock, pop and dance. Aside from the major LBC, Galaxy and Virgin brands, he has spent time in local BBC and commercial radio in many markets. Learn more at www.davidlloydradio.com

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