Randy Lane

Randy Lane is recognized as one of radio's most innovative programmers and talent specialists. He has been at the forefront of developing the Hot AC and Modern AC formats. His own winning PD track record includes WKQX/Q101 in Chicago, Star 98.7/KYSR in Los Angeles and WRQX/Washington.

Randy is a frequent lecturer at industry conventions and conferences and regularly writes articles for the top industry magazines. He has won numerous industry awards including nominations for "Consultant of the Year" for Adult Contemporary and Top 40 for'98, '99, '00 and '03.

As a talent coach, Randy has directed top personalities including Mancow, Jamie White and Danny Bonaduce, Leeza Gibbons, Mark & Brian, Elvis Duran, Billy Bush and Ryan Seacrest, to name a few. Current clients include talents such as Kidd Kraddick, The Weather Channel, Ben and Brian, Hispanic Broadcasting Corp., etc. Randy initiated the Morningmasters program in 1991 as one of the first morning consulting services.

The Randy Lane Company has coached talent in virtually all music formats, including Top 40, Adult Contemporary, Rock Alternative, Classic Rock, Urban/Hip Hop, Oldies, Country, News and Sports Talk.

In 1996, Randy started The Randy Lane Company. The mission statement was "to provide brand depth to stations by emphasizing talent development as well as providing extraordinary music consulting with a special, unique attention to air-talent, stationality and community presence."

Randy's breadth of experience includes positions as a consultant, General Manager, Program Director for ABC, NBC and Viacom, and air-talent. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Radio, TV & Film from the University of Memphis. He lives with his wife, Kim, and three children in Los Angeles, California.