F.C.C. Slaps Clear Channel Radio With Record Fine For Indecency
Clear Channel Radio has been hit with a record fine for apparently airing indecent material over several broadcast stations during several days involving the "Bubba The Love Sponge" program. Read more. Who And How Should We Judge Profanity And Sexual Content On The Radio?
The debate over what should or should not be said on the Radio is not complete without understanding the progression of language useage over the past 50 years, the nature of Radio today, and the rights of all listeners. That, plus some potential solutions to the problem of profanity and sexual content on-the-air. Read more. The Annotated "You Might Be In Radio If....List"
Working in Radio is a unique experience. And, as in other professions, certain things eventually become very evident which are particular to the business. Here is a long, funny list with annotations when appropriate. If you're in the biz, you'll get it right away. If you're not, click the links as you read for explanations or more background. Here's the list. Nokia 7700 Media Phone Will Offer "Visual Radio"
Nokia is getting ready to introduce the Nokia 7700, a media-heavy product that will also feature what Nokia calls "Visual Radio". Read more. Philly Cops Nab Man Posing As DJ Who Lured Teenager
Philadelphia police and U.S. Marshals have arrested a man on charges including kidnapping and indecent assault. He's alleged to have intercepted phone calls to a popular Radio station and posed as one of its deejays for the purposes of luring a teenager girl to his home. Read more Man Intercepts Calls To Radio Station - Lures Teenager
A bizarre story: a man apparently was somehow diverting calls to a Philadelphia radio station, Q-102, and pretending to be the on-air DJ. He allegedly lured to a location a 17-year-old teenager with the promise of free tickets where he held and assaulted her. Read more. Former Denver Radio Traffic Reporter Goes To Prison For Child Porn
A former Denver Radio traffic reporter is going to prison for 8 years after being convicted of receiving child porn through the mail. Read More. 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. Radio Listeners Have Mixed Feelings About Station Voice-Tracking
A recent survey by Paragon Media Strategies uncovered some interesting stats on how Radio listeners feel about "voice-tracking" - the technology which allows DJs to voice radio shows remotely. You might be surprised at the mixed feelings. Read more. Famous Thoughts on Sex
Another Hot forward hitting Radio stations: "Famous Thoughts on Sex" - a compilation of statements made by famous people and celebrities about the world's #1 preoccupation. 8 Reasons To Start Your Own Online Radio Station
If you have always thought about being on the radio or running a radio station but thought it was too hard, or too expensive, or too time consuming, think again. Here are just 8 reasons to start one - and most likely, you'll have some of your own by the time you finish reading. Learn more. Arbitron: AOL Top Country Is #1 in Latest Internet Broadcast Ratings
In the latest Arbitron Internet Broadcast Ratings, AOL Top Country came up on top as the #1 commercial Internet Broadcast Station. MUSICMATCH Artist Match was the top non-commercial Internet Broadcast Station. Which other streams are on the winning list? See it here. Radio's Bad Boys Opie and Anthony in Exclusive FHM Interview On Being Fired
Fired "shock jocks", Opie and Anthony speak out in a new interview published in FHM magazine. The boys talk about their unemployment and a host of other juicy topics. Read more. Car Radio Kills Driver
You would have never thought that good friend of yours, the radio, would or could ever bring you harm. Think again. Read more. Cleveland Radio Sportscaster Going To Jail For DUI
Chuck Galeti, a Cleveland, Ohio Radio sportscaster has been convicted of DUI for a third time - which means a mandatory jail sentence. Read more. Chicago's WLS-AM Pulls Garry Meier Off-The-Air
Longtime Chicago Radio personality, Garry Meier, has been relieved of his on-air duties prior to the end of his contract with WLS-AM. Read more. RealNetwork's RealPlayer 10 Plays All Digital Media
RealNetworks®, Inc. has just introduced RealPlayer 10, the company's most advances and feature-filled audio player to date. RealPlayer 10 can play all media content from on the Web or from your personal computer. Read More about the new features. New Internet Radio Device, iAPlayer, Bridges PC With Home Stereo
iMuse Electronics has introduced, iAPlayer, and new home entertainment audio component that moves streaming audio and music files from your personal computer to your home stereo or entertainment system. unit is designed to be simple to use and is targeted for non-technical users. Read More. Radio Internships Available For Those Willing To Work
One of the best ways to break into Radio is by Interning. It's an old tradition in broadcasting and still one of the BEST ways to learn the business from the inside out. Here's a list of selected Intern opportunities. Sweet App: BoomBox Internet Radio Player
The BoomBox Internet Radio Player is absolutely an essential piece of software for those who enjoy Internet Radio and streaming audio on the Web. It quickly allows you to pick from thousands of sources and just as quickly, let's you record whatever you want. Full Review. Amateur Radio Brings Young people Together On Kid's Day
On January 4, hundreds of young people throughout the country will be chatting with other kids using Amateur Radio technology during Kid's Day. Now in it's tenth year, Kid's Day is sponsored by ARRL -- the national association for Amateur Radio. Read more.
New Reports Says XM, SIRIUS Both Meeting Satellite Radio Subscriber Goals
A new SkyWaves Research Report says both XM and SIRIUS added enough subscribers in the fourth quarter of 2003 to meet the targets each company predicted. Thinking of subscribing? See who's ahead. Popular Indianapolis Radio DJ Charged Charged With Rape
A popular Indianapolis Radio personality has been arrested and charged with rape. Robert Adam Ritz, from WRZX-FM (X103) declined to answer questions. Read more. Arbitron: 7 Holiday Stations Rank Within Top 50 in Internet Broadcast Ratings
Seven Holiday stations were ranked within the top 50 in the Arbitron Internet Broadcast Ratings for the week of December 8. AOL Classic Holiday was ranked number one. See more rankings and details.
NPR News to Present Radio-Only Debate with Democratic Presidential Candidates
National Public Radio will broadcast a Radio-Only Debate Democratic Presidential Candidates on January 6, 2004. Read more. | 