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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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Commercial Radio Station Donated to Meridian Community College
The owner of commercial radio station WKZB in Stonewall, Mississippi is donating the station to Meridian Community College. The “classic hits” station, dubbed 106.9 “The Buzz,” is part of a local network of radio stations in Mississippi, Alabama and Louisiana … finish reading Commercial Radio Station Donated to Meridian Community College
Radio Comes to the Rescue after Joplin Tornado
Time and time again we are reminded of the vital importance of terrestrial radio following a natural disaster. Just this week, six commercial radio stations in Joplin, Missouri have stepped up following the horrific tornado there. As was the case … finish reading Radio Comes to the Rescue after Joplin Tornado
Posted in commercial radio, emergencies, localism
Tagged commercial radio, Joplin tornado, KZRG, localism, radio in a disaster, Zimmer Radio
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Radio Obsessive Profile #9: Engineering Radio’s Paul Thurst
Back in the olden days radio was owned by the geek crowd, with every science-savvy kid worth her salt crafting a home-made radio out of wires and household objects while sitting at the kitchen table. The earliest radio stations were … finish reading Radio Obsessive Profile #9: Engineering Radio’s Paul Thurst
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Tagged commercial radio, Engineering Radio, KUAM, Paul Thurst, public radio, radio engineers, radio obsessive, radio transmitters, vacuum tubes, VPR, WGY, WRUC
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U.S. Court of Appeals Strikes Down FCC’s Indecency Policy
Big news for broadcasters today, as the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit issued a decision striking down the FCC’s indecency policy. According to the decision, the “FCC’s current policy fails constitutional scrutiny,” in large part because … finish reading U.S. Court of Appeals Strikes Down FCC’s Indecency Policy
Posted in FCC
Tagged commercial radio, FCC, indecency, indecency policy, offensive, seven dirty words
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Happy Anniversary to Radio Survivor
What a year in radio it’s been! Back in June, 2009, Matthew, Paul and I agreed to focus our energies on Radio Survivor in order to champion all things radio. Coming from the perspective of radio fans, academics, and DJs; … finish reading Happy Anniversary to Radio Survivor
The Aesthetics of AM Radio
When was the last time that you tuned in to AM radio to listen to music? Although I’m a huge evangelist for the ongoing importance of terrestrial radio (especially non-commercial radio), the AM slice of the radio band is a … finish reading The Aesthetics of AM Radio
Posted in music
Tagged AM, commercial radio, fidelity, Jay Somerset, lo-fi, music, oldies radio, PopMatters, stereo
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Record Store Day 2010 Radio Guide
The 3rd annual Record Store Day is taking place tomorrow (Saturday, April 17, 2010) in independent record stores all over the world. In honor of the event, stores will be hosting live performances, meet and greets with artists, and will … finish reading Record Store Day 2010 Radio Guide
Posted in music
Tagged college radio, commercial radio, community radio, East Village Radio, KUVO, NME Radio, Radio 1190, Record Store Day, record stores, The Current, vinyl, WGN, WRXP, WXRT
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Let the Music and Radio Conference Frenzy Begin: First Up- SXSW
Last week’s Intercollegiate Broadcasting System conference (IBS for short) kicked off the music and radio convention season and there appears to be no end in sight for broadcasters and music lovers over the course of the next few weeks. If … finish reading Let the Music and Radio Conference Frenzy Begin: First Up- SXSW
Posted in college radio, commercial radio, music, radio scholarship
Tagged Broadcast Education Association, College Broadcasters Inc., college radio, college radio conferences, commercial radio, community radio, EMP Pop Conference, IASPM, Intercollegiate Broadcasting System, music festivals, NAB Show, radio conferences, radio conventions, SXSW
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Radio Survivor’s Top 5 Commercial Radio Stations: #3 San Francisco’s KQAK-FM
I am a college and community radio loyalist and these days I never listen to commercial radio unless someone else has put it on and I have no way to control the radio (during cab rides, in doctor’s office waiting … finish reading Radio Survivor’s Top 5 Commercial Radio Stations: #3 San Francisco’s KQAK-FM
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