Broadcast Management Analysis of Smart FM Makassar Radio

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to find out the management strategy of Smart FM Makassar radio broadcasting in maintaining its existence. The research method used is qualitative. The primary data source is in the form of observations and interviews with three information, namely the stationary manager, program head (producer) and broadcaster while the secondary data source is in the form of informant documents and literature studies. The results showed that based on the application of Susan Tyler Eastman's theory, the strategy applied by Smart FM Makassar radio was maximized. Some of the strategies implemented are the compatibility strategy for program scheduling, program type, and  broadcast implementation; habit formation, which is a habit  formation strategy,  namely choosing and  planning the  right program that can form the  habit   of listening for the audience, presenting events regularly and scheduled to stay true to the program of the  audience's choice; control of audience flow to increase the number of listeners and prevent moving to other  channels;  conservation program  resources that aim to protect program resources so that they can be stored and reused if needed at some point; and mass  appeal (mass appeal) which is the  attraction of the  mass attractor and the attractiveness of the media.