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Category Archives: economics
One step closer to more low-power community radio; FCC says LPFM no threat to commercial stations
Last week the FCC released its report on the economic impact of low-power FM stations on commercial radio. The report was mandated by passage of the Local Community Radio Act of 2010 (LCRA), and its primary conclusion should surprise nobody … finish reading One step closer to more low-power community radio; FCC says LPFM no threat to commercial stations
Posted in community radio, economics, FCC
Tagged community radio, Local Community Radio Act, low-powe radio, LPFM, NAB, ratings
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Occupy Wall Street occupies the airwaves, too
This post by John Anderson originally appeared at DIYmedia.net and is republished here by permission. Two decades ago, thousands of people took to the air without permission from the FCC to protest the agency’s draconian policies regarding access to the … finish reading Occupy Wall Street occupies the airwaves, too
Posted in economics, politix
Tagged micropower radio, Occupy Wall Street, pirate radio, protest, unlicensed radio, Zuccotti Park
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Radio World editor chuckles at Matthew’s economic analysis of pirate radio, but forgets his radio history
In his “From the Editor” column Radio World’s Paul McLane takes up Matthew’s recent calculation finding that pirate radio generates a half-billion dollars worth of jobs. Recall that my esteemed Radio Survivor colleague was riffing off a recent study sponsored … finish reading Radio World editor chuckles at Matthew’s economic analysis of pirate radio, but forgets his radio history
Do pirate radio stations create jobs? Two responses
Here are several responses to my post guesstimating that pirate radio stations produce about 19,220 jobs per year worth $576,600,000 in income. Obviously my finding, calculated in about an hour, was a bit of a stretch. But it has stimulated … finish reading Do pirate radio stations create jobs? Two responses
Report: pirate radio generates over half billion dollars for US workers in jobs
Based on the methodology used in your typical industry job estimate study, it’s likely that pirate radio stations radio stations in the United States annually generate 19,220 jobs worth $576,600,000 to American workers. Continue reading
NFCB Sessions’ Fundraising Tips for Radio: Celebrity Smackdowns, 1-Day Drives and the Philanthropist Next Door
The National Federation of Community Broadcasters‘ 36th annual community radio conference was an incredible few days full of radio education and community radio bonding. Held in San Francisco from June 1st to June 4th, it featured an action-packed schedule of … finish reading NFCB Sessions’ Fundraising Tips for Radio: Celebrity Smackdowns, 1-Day Drives and the Philanthropist Next Door
Posted in community radio, economics, public radio
Tagged conference reports, fundraisers, fundraising, KALW, KQED, KZYX, National Federation of Community Broadcasters, NFCB, NFCB 2011
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Chicago’s Latino community radio station Radio Arte up for sale
In a scenario that’s becoming too familiar to Radio Survivor readers, the Chicago-based Latino community radio station Radio Arte is now up for sale by its parent organization, the National Museum of Mexican Art. In fiscal year 2009 the museum … finish reading Chicago’s Latino community radio station Radio Arte up for sale
Posted in community radio, economics
Tagged Chicago Public Media, Latino, National Museum of Mexican Art, Radio Arte, Vocalo, wbez, WRTE
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Public station rewards donors with pledge-free web stream
I am a monthly donor to my local public radio station so that I don’t even have call in during its pledge drives — they’ve already got my donation. So despite their attempts to make the morning drive pledge pitches … finish reading Public station rewards donors with pledge-free web stream
Posted in economics, mobile radio, public radio
Tagged Internet radio, KQED, mobile, mobile radio, pledge drive, pledge-free stream, public radio
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Radio’s Fall – Part One: No Money, Mo’ Problems
Editor’s Note: Radioactive Gavin has collected more than 300 articles on radio and digital music over the past 3 months for Common Frequency. This is the first of a series of seven posts he will be contributing in the coming … finish reading Radio’s Fall – Part One: No Money, Mo’ Problems
Posted in college radio, commercial radio, community radio, economics, LPFM, public radio
Tagged Clear Channel, Common Frequency, CPB, FCC, KMUZ, KPFA, KPFK, KRBX, KTRU, KYRS, Native Public Media, NPR, Pacifica, Prometheus Radio Project, Radio For People Coalition, WGXC
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Howard Stern is staying with Sirius for another five years
So much for the drama. Howard Stern announced this morning that he signed a new five-year contract with Sirius satellite radio, ending a protracted negotiation. He did not indicate how much the contract is for, only saying that it is … finish reading Howard Stern is staying with Sirius for another five years
Posted in economics, satellite radio
Tagged Apple, bababooey, contract, Howard Stern, iTunes, satellite radio, SIRI, Sirius, Sirius XM
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