Black Box Group Launches ''Summer School'' Training Series

RADIO ONLINE | Thursday, May 28, 2026 | 11:24am CT

Summer School

Black Box Group (BBG), the west coast consulting and strategy firm led by media strategist and talent coach Keith Cunningham, has launched "Summer School," a live online training curriculum aimed at helping radio programming, talent, digital, and promotions teams prepare for the competitive fall ratings and revenue season.

The 10-course program features private online sessions ranging from 30 to 60 minutes and is designed to address operational and content challenges facing radio stations and clusters. According to Cunningham, shrinking staffs and increased workloads have created significant pressure for station teams trying to compete in an increasingly crowded media environment.

"Brand teams are smaller, multi-tasking, and are often lacking tools, budget, and critical experience... all while trying to stand out in an avalanche of content and competition," Cunningham said in the announcement.

Courses in the curriculum include topics such as "Why Every PD Needs a Revenue Budget," "The 2026 Content Reset," "Topicality & Content Mastery," "The Psychology of Talent & Why Airchecks Fail," "Scroll-Stopping Social Discipline," "The Most Common Scheduling Mistakes & How to Avoid Them," and "Nielsen Explained."

Cunningham said the sessions are designed to provide practical guidance based on real-world major market experience, including competitive programming battles and talent development strategies.

The Summer School program will be offered through August, with stations, clusters, and radio companies able to select individual courses based on their specific needs.

For information on pricing and registration, BBG is directing inquiries to Cunningham via email.