Articles Index
Survivor: Don Imus is Like the Cockroach of Radio
I’ve decided if Radio has a cockroach, his name is Don Imus. Radio, as we know it, could blow up today in a fiery quake of programming, and when the dust had settled and the last flames were flickering, Don Imus would be standing in the middle of it and muttering to himself, “What punk did this? Geeez.....” Imus has been a radio icon for decades and everytime they said he was done, they were wrong. Read More. (Opinion)
Mark Lloyd - F.C.C. Chief Diversity Officer Stirs Controversy in Radio Community
Mark Lloyd, the Chief Diversity Officer at the Federal Communications Commission, continues to stir controversy. Recently, a coalition of groups formed to support his appointment while critics continue to question his ideas are calling for Lloyd to answer questions from lawmakers. Read more.
Radio User Tax Makes it Out of Congressional Committee
A proposed tax on radio use, which will be mainly borne by listeners, was approved by a House committee on Tuesday and now heads toward a floor vote sometime later this week. Read More.
Spooky October Radio - Listen to Halloween Radio Online
Haunted Radio stations for your Halloween listening. Find the perfect horror music, scary sound effects, and All Hallow's Eve mood ambience with these suggested online streaming audio sources featuring Halloween music, songs, sound effects, and more.
The Wacky World of Radio - The Production Director
The Wacky World of Radio is a humorous and satirical series of articles describing various aspects of the Radio business. Most of it is not true - although considering how weird the world is, you'd like to think it is. This article discusses the Production Director.
The Wacky World of Radio - Deejays
The Wacky World of Radio is a humorous and satirical series of articles describing various aspects of the Radio business. None of it is true - although considering how weird the world is, you'd like to think it is. This article discusses the deejay.
The Wacky World of Radio - The Radio Engineer
The Wacky World of Radio is a humorous and satirical series of articles describing various aspects of the Radio business. Most of it is not true - although considering how weird the world is, you'd like to think it is. This article discusses the Radio Engineer.
Dave and Geri: When Radio Turned its Back on Them - They Turned Up the Heat
After a 20-year run on Radio in West Michigan, Dave and Geri suddenly found themselves off-the-air. Blame the recession, blame budgets, blame Radio's short-sightedness. Well, there's an old saying: "Don't get mad. Get even" and that's just what they're doing with Podcasting. Read more.
Review: WMA MP3 Recorder Professional
i-Sound has released a piece of software for recording streaming audio which is top notch. It’s called the “WMA/MP3 Recorder Professional” and has everything most users could ever need for a variety of applications. Read more.
The Future of Traditional Radio and Its Competitors: No Pain, Know Gain
In reference to podcasts, Mark Mays, CEO of Clear Channel Communications, recently said, "Have you listened to any of these podcasts? It is painful.” He also said, "Satellite radio is not going to replace radio in the near future." Let's talk about that. Read more.
XM Radio: What Exactly Is The Definition of Commercial-Free?
I recently received an email from an XM Satellite Radio subscriber who alleged he had heard "commercials" on some of the service's "commercial-free" channels. This prompted me to investigate, ask some questions, and analyze why he might feel this way. Well, the answer is not so simple. Read why.
How Howard Stern and Tom Bergeron Brought The Three Stooges to Satellite Radio
On July 31 "The Three Stooges: Lost and Found Interviews" will air on Howard 101, one of the Howard Stern channels on SIRIUS XM Radio. The genesis for this idea and how this special came to be can only be blamed on a perfect storm of two devoted fans and the opportunities available to anyone who controls a Satellite Radio channel named after himself. Read more.
Satellite Radio: She Wants SIRIUS, He Wants XM - Now What?
You want to listen to Stern. He wants to hear NASCAR and Major League Baseball. Unfortunately, the programming is offered on competing satellite services. Is there a solution to this dilemma? I think so. Read more.
The Wacky World of Radio - The Promotion Director
The Wacky World of Radio is a humorous and satirical series of articles describing various aspects of the Radio business. Most of it is not true - although considering how weird the world is, you'd like to think it is. This article discusses the Promotion Director.
Find Baseball Audio On Local Radio Stations, Online, On Satellite, and Podcasts
Looking to hear your favorite baseball team but you don't know where to begin? Whether you live in the city it plays or have been transplanted thousands of miles away from the team you love, there are many options for getting your fix of the Great American Past Time.
England's Radio 1 Bans Michael Jackson Single, 18 Other Stations Follow
In the wake of child molestation allegations, England's Radio 1 has banned Michael Jackson's new single, "One More Chance". Read more.
The Ian MacRae Interview: Once a Radio Pirate, Today a Radio Teacher
Ian MacRae worked on Radio Caroline during 1966 and 1967 when British offshore radio was at the height of its popularity. In a recent review of “The Boat that Rocked”, he took issue with how the movie portrayed this famous pirate broadcasting operation. Read more.
Getting the Most out of Traditional Radio During Bad Economic Times
Traditional AM and FM radio stations must be highly competitive all the time, even more so during an economic turn down. Listeners (and advertisers) should use their clout to take advantage of all the freebies and opportunities being offered. Read more.
NASCAR Radio and Other Racing Plentiful Online, on Satellite, and On-the-Air
NASCAR racing fans and enthusiasts of other types of racing will find an abundance of online and traditional Radio sources for race coverage, analysis and news. Here's what you need to know.
Satellite Radio Merger Creates New Programming Options for Subscribers
The merger of SIRIUS and XM Satellite Radio has brought forth new programming options for subscribers of both services. Now, you can subscribe to one service and get the "best of" the other. Read more.
Bitcartel Software Releases RAW For Recording Streaming Audio With MAC OS
Bitcartel announces the release of RAW which records Internet audio as a high-quality MP4-AAC. RAW can record iPod-compatible RealAudio streaming, movie trailers, news webcasts and even Flash jingles. Read more.
The Wacky World of Radio - The Sales Department
The Wacky World of Radio is a humorous and satirical series of articles describing various aspects of the Radio business. None of it is true - although considering how weird the world is, you'd like to think it is. This article discusses the Sales Department.
Radio Shows About Motorcycles Entertain And Inform
Love riding your motorcycle? Looking for a Radio program about bikes? Good news: there are several broadcasts online and if you can't hear the live feed, most of them are archived so you can listen at your convenience. Read more.
AudioFeast Announces First Portable Internet Radio Service
Today, AudioFeast, Inc. announced details for the first portable Internet Radio service. The new service delivers more than 400 channels of news, sports and entertainment radio programming in an "all you can listen to" format for MP3 players, mobile devices and the PC. Read more.
How to Create Your Own Radio Program
This is Part 5 of a 6-part series on creating your own radio show. Previously, we covered picking subject matter, making it appeal to listeners, Streaming versus Podcasting, recording tools, and formatics. Now, let's go over using your own original material for free, what music royalties are required for songs and music by others, and how to get guests if you're creating a talk show.