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Live Radio Drama on Stage for the Holidays

During the winter holidays there’s an increased amount of nostalgia for radio drama. A number of theater groups and music groups are doing special radio-themed performances in the coming weeks all over the United States, many of which are adaptions … finish reading Live Radio Drama on Stage for the Holidays

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KDVS Covers Occupy UC Davis Events

As the Occupy movement picks up at university campuses across the United States, many college radio stations have been working overtime to report on these historic protests. Following last week’s pepper-spraying of students by campus police at Occupy University of … finish reading KDVS Covers Occupy UC Davis Events

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Snapshot of College Broadcasters Inc. Conference

I’ve already shared a little bit about the College Broadcasters, Inc. conference that I attended in Orlando at the end of October. The event was full of practical sessions about college radio (and TV) and I was inspired by all … finish reading Snapshot of College Broadcasters Inc. Conference

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Radio Guide to CMJ 2011

The CMJ Music Marathon and Film Festival kicks off tomorrow in New York City with a full schedule of live music performances, panels, film screenings, and an entertainment business law seminar. As was the case last year, there are a … finish reading Radio Guide to CMJ 2011

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6 Things You Should do to Support College Radio on College Radio Day

Today marks the first annual College Radio Day. More than 350 stations all over the United States and Canada have signed up to participate. The concept’s fairly simple, it’s a day when people are encouraged to tune in to college … finish reading 6 Things You Should do to Support College Radio on College Radio Day

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UNESCO Proposes World Radio Day

This week, the executive board of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) approved a proclamation (PDF) for the establishment of a World Radio Day on February 13 (in honor of the day in 1946 that the United … finish reading UNESCO Proposes World Radio Day

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WFMU’s Inaugural Radiovision Festival hits NYC in October

Freeform community radio station WFMU is taking its love for radio to a new level this fall as they launch their first ever Radiovision Festival. Coinciding with WFMU’s popular Record Fair, the multi-day festival “celebrating radio’s future” will take place … finish reading WFMU’s Inaugural Radiovision Festival hits NYC in October

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Prairie Fire: 2011 Grassroots Radio Conference

Established by the Grassroots Radio Coalition in 1996 as an alternative to the increasing commercialization of public radio, the Grassroots Radio Conference (GRC), is now one of the most important nonprofit radio events of the year.   In contrast to other … finish reading Prairie Fire: 2011 Grassroots Radio Conference

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College Radio Day Hits the Airwaves on October 11, 2011

I make it a habit to evangelize the importance and relevance of college radio and that passion led me to create my Spinning Indie blog back in 2008. One of my main goals was to spread the word about college … finish reading College Radio Day Hits the Airwaves on October 11, 2011

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Maritime Radio Historian to Offer Rare Tour of Coastal Station on June 11

Back in January I took an amazing tour through the radio collection of the San Francisco Maritime Museum. Led by Bill Ruck, a maritime radio historian and chief engineer of college radio station KUSF, the tour took the 20 or … finish reading Maritime Radio Historian to Offer Rare Tour of Coastal Station on June 11

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