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Category Archives: localism
Radio Survivor’s Top Radio Shows – Jennifer’s #2: “Trading Time”
One of terrestrial radio’s many benefits is that is has the capacity to be a resource for the local listening community. Since in recent years there has been less and less local content on commercial stations, there’s a great opportunity … finish reading Radio Survivor’s Top Radio Shows – Jennifer’s #2: “Trading Time”
Wrapping up the decade in radio and looking forward to the decade ahead
As I said in my introduction to our subjective and opinionated review of radio in the 2000s, I still think it was darn near impossible to predict how the medium of radio would end up at the beginning of 2010. … finish reading Wrapping up the decade in radio and looking forward to the decade ahead
Posted in college radio, commercial radio, community radio, consolidation, da future, Internet radio, localism, LPFM, mobile, mobile radio, music, opinion, public radio, satellite radio, talk radio, wireless
Tagged 2000s, 2010, Clear Channel, college radio, commercial radio, decade, HD Radio, Internet radio, Last.fm, low-power radio, LPFM, MP3, Pandora, public radio, radio, review, satellite radio, trends
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High School Radio’s Star Stations
Last month I had the pleasure of visiting WGBK-FM, a high school radio station in suburban Chicago. This was my very first trip to see a station run by teens and I was thrilled to witness young people doing radio. … finish reading High School Radio’s Star Stations
Posted in high school radio, localism
Tagged Chicago, high school radio, ISCA College Radio, John Drury High School Radio Awards, KASB, KDPS, radio awards, Radio Roseland, Sony Radio Award, teenagers, U.K., WBFH, WGBK, WLTL, WRHS, WWPT, WXBA
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Texas says no to the FCC’s proposed localism rules
The Texas Association of Broadcasters opposes the FCC’s proposed localism rules. Why not? Everybody else does. Two years ago this December the Federal Communications Commission proposed a quartet of new regulations to nudge radio stations to provide more local news, … finish reading Texas says no to the FCC’s proposed localism rules
New study says “little or no local news” at most radio stations
A new study says that most commercial stations “do little or no local news reporting,” and public stations aren’t much better. Continue reading
LPFM Expansion Moves Forward, but Is It Too Late?
Today the House Commerce Committee unanimously passed the Local Radio Act by voice vote, opening up the gates to send the bill for a vote by the full House. This bipartisan action is the best hope the restoration of low-power … finish reading LPFM Expansion Moves Forward, but Is It Too Late?
Posted in localism, LPFM
Tagged community radio, FCC, House Commerce Committee, Local Radio Act, Low Power FM, LPFM, NAB
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Celebs Rally to Help WLIU Stay Local and On the Air
As Paul Riismandel reported in August, Long Island University-owned public radio station WLIU is about to lose funding from its institution and is entertaining offers to purchase the station. Yesterday was the deadline for bids and a star-studded group of … finish reading Celebs Rally to Help WLIU Stay Local and On the Air
Radio Pubcaster WLIU Receives Stay of Execution
Earlier this month Long Island University announced it would sell off its public radio outlet WLIU, tired of sinking $1.3 million a year into the station. Now, according to the Southampton Press (via Current) the university has given the station’s … finish reading Radio Pubcaster WLIU Receives Stay of Execution
Posted in college radio, localism, public radio
Tagged college radio, college radio station sale, public radio, Southampton radio, WLIU
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Long Island Pubcaster Up for Sale
Clear Channel, Cumulus and their commercial radio brethren are not the only ones facing economic hard times right now. While public radio in general may be doing better, it’s not necessarily the case for individual stations. The most recent example … finish reading Long Island Pubcaster Up for Sale
Posted in localism, public radio
Tagged economics, Long Island University, public radio, recession, WLIU
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Notable Comments on the RadioSurvivor Decade in Review
One of the most satisfying aspects of putting together our review of the decade’s most important radio trends was the number of comments we received. It appears we touched a nerve or two. And while not everyone agreed with our … finish reading Notable Comments on the RadioSurvivor Decade in Review