How to Get on the Radio

Many people want to be heard and have their 15 minutes of fame. The radio is one way to express an opinion, advertise a product or become a DJ. Get on the radio and keep it simple and concise. The best-case scenario is accomplishing your goal of being on the radio. Read on to learn how to get on the radio.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

1. Decide what venue--talk radio, rock station, country station, oldies station or rap station. Know the target audience for each venue. Pick the time of day best to call. To find these, try searching for the radio station's website.
2. Look in the local phone book for radio stations. Write down the phone number for one or more stations to contact. List the contacts for future reference and follow up information. Use Switchboard and Yellow Pages' home pages in addition to the phone book. See the resources below.
3. Call in to the station and compliment the DJ. Saying something witty, insightful or funny is effective as well. Talk radio usually screens calls and puts on an interesting problem, so select a problem that is radio-worthy.
4. Listen for the call to be featured on the radio. If it is not, repeat Steps 3 and 4 again.

Tips & Warnings

• If it is a job you are seeking, visit their website or call their Human Resources Department.
• Find the book "How To Be a DJ." It's a great resource and provides instructions for beginning DJs. The book is available in paper and hardback at most retailers.