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12 Days of Radio Station Signage: Day 5 – Never Use Swear Words
Although there are some rules that are universal at FCC licensed terrestrial radio stations, it’s clear that there are DJs out there who need constant reminders. Today’s sign makes it abundantly clear that swearing and profanity are forbidden, although the … finish reading 12 Days of Radio Station Signage: Day 5 – Never Use Swear Words
12 Days of Radio Station Signage: Day 4 – Zero Tolerance Graffiti Policy
On the 4th Day of Radio Station Signage we arrive at KZSU at Stanford University, where this folksy sign reminds station staffers of the zero-tolerance graffiti policy. The amusing part of this sign to me is that it is covered … finish reading 12 Days of Radio Station Signage: Day 4 – Zero Tolerance Graffiti Policy
12 Days of Radio Station Signage: Day 3 – You are Being Monitored
Radio station signs come in a variety of forms, but often they are created by radio station staffers in order to discourage bad behavior. We’ve already covered not spraying, avoiding dead air, and now we move on to one of … finish reading 12 Days of Radio Station Signage: Day 3 – You are Being Monitored
Dinosaurs remember commercial radio
A friend send me a link to this edition of Dinosaur Comics where a T-Rex offers his snarky memories of commercial radio: Now go read the whole strip and be prepared to laugh (or cry).
Posted in commercial radio, fun and games
Tagged commercial radio, dinosaur, Dinosaur Comics, T-Rex
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12 Days of Radio Station Signage: Day 2 – Dead Fish
There are a lot of things to worry about when doing a live radio show and dead air is on the top of that list. Ask any DJ about recurring nightmares and the “dead air” nightmare is extremely common. For … finish reading 12 Days of Radio Station Signage: Day 2 – Dead Fish
12 Days of Radio Station Signage: Day 1 – Do Not Spray
After touring at least 30 different radio stations, I’ve amassed a small collection of photos and have begun to obsess about the different categories of objects, personalities, and oddities that I’ve spotted while on my field trips. Although I’m running … finish reading 12 Days of Radio Station Signage: Day 1 – Do Not Spray
Can you picture that? Week-long Muppets Radio comes to SiriusXM for the Thanksgiving weekend
OK, I know this is just a shameless marketing blitz for the new Muppet Movie. But as a child of the 70s and 80s, the Muppets are a treasured memory. I’m certain that I wore out my LP of the … finish reading Can you picture that? Week-long Muppets Radio comes to SiriusXM for the Thanksgiving weekend
Posted in fun and games, satellite radio
Tagged Alice Cooper, Animal, Dr. Teeth, Muppet Movie, Muppet Radio, Muppet Show, Muppets, NASCAR, Sirius/XM
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What do Paris Hilton, Rob Lowe and Ira Glass have in common?
The answer: a leaked sex tape. It’s been making the rounds of the blogosphere this week. And if you keep your NPR affiliate on all day long, or load your iPhone up with This American Life and Planet Money podcasts, … finish reading What do Paris Hilton, Rob Lowe and Ira Glass have in common?
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Tagged Alex Blumberg, fake Ira Glass, Ira Glass, NPR, Paris Hilton, parody, public radio, Rob Lowe, sex tape, Terry Gross, This American Life
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But does your radio station have its own beer?
Beer advertising is certainly a staple of any radio station aiming at a mostly male demographic, and beer companies sponsor many concerts and radio events. But how many stations actually have their own beer? I was sitting in a nice … finish reading But does your radio station have its own beer?
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