Latest FCC Statistics Show Increase in Number of Licensed Radio Stations in 2012
Today the FCC released its quarterly list of the total number of licensed broadcast stations in the United States. Based on FCC statistics through December 30, 2012, the number of licensed broadcast radio stations is still on the rise, continuing the trend that we’ve seen every quarter this year. Based on this list, there are […]
College Broadcasters Inc. to host Student Media Conference in San Antonio this Fall
College Broadcasters Inc. (CBI) just announced that its 2nd National Student Electronic Media Convention will be held in San Antonio, Texas this fall. Focused on all forms of student electronic media, including radio, television, video, and webcasting, the event will be similar to the organization’s first solo conference, which was held in Atlanta in October, […]
Mobile radio apps jump from the smartphone to the dashboard at CES
Three years ago at CES car stereos started talking to smartphones to control apps like Pandora. This year radio apps are moving en masse from the smartphone into the dashboard. Smartphones still provide the critical mobile data link, although one auto manufacturer announced a deal to integrate that access directly in the dash. Two major […]
How low can you go? Meet Clear Channel’s KPOJ sports
Arbitron Portable People Meter ratings for December are in, and progressive talk radio lovers in Portland, Oregon are getting a bit of wry satisfaction from the results. KPOJ, recently switched by its owner Clear Channel from blue state talk to sports, now has an Average Quarter Hour (AQH) share almost as far down the well […]
Memo to FCC: one radio station makes a difference
The Federal Communications Commission’s media ownership rules are once again the spotlight of attention. After years of litigation and turmoil, the agency is again considering a deregulatory measure that would make it easier for TV networks to buy newspapers in major markets. The specter of Rupert Murdoch purchasing more newspapers hangs over this proceeding (his […]
What might be in store for radio at the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show
The 2013 International Consumer Electronics Show kicks off on Tuesday and runs until Friday. As usual, I will be monitoring the announcements and news from the show for anything of import to radio, broadcast and online, podcasting and streaming. Announcements for the show are just getting started. Monday is “press day” at CES, when there’s […]
Hey radio stations! Here is what Twitter wants you to know:
I used the phrases “hey radio station” and “hey radio stations” and “hey radio” as search terms on Twitterfall. Here’s some of what came down the stream: @bbcr1 hey radio 1!! Great music today!! Could u play Reflekt – Need to feel loved for me, I love this song, u dont have to bt I […]
Chicago commercial station picks up non-commercial news program Democracy Now
Chicago’s commerical “progressive talk” station WCPT is becoming a foster home of sorts for popular radio programs that have lost their homes on the non-commercial end of the dial. The daily independent news hour Democracy Now began airing on WCPT January 2. The program joins Smiley and West, which was exiled from Chicago Public Radio […]
On the day after New Year’s: free advice for radio
Happy New Year Radio Survivor readers. Good luck in writing your first check with “2013” instead of “2012.” Advice columns for radio are showing up on my RSS reader, and I thought I’d share some of the wisdom. Edison Research has a fun post titled “Radio’s Bad Ideas That Won’t Die.” Here’s the entry on […]
Paul’s 7 favorite podcast episodes of 2012
Earlier this fall I started reviewing podcast episodes, and while I got a strong start, I realize the output has been a little meager lately. Reviewing podcasts is a bit like reviewing television programs – there’s a neverending supply every week of the year. Never the less, I don’t intend to stop listening and reviewing. […]