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Paul Maloney is the editor or R.A.I.N., the Radio And Internet Newsletter dedicated to "Daily news and commentary on the key issues involving radio and the Internet". Radio Guide, Corey Deitz, recently had a chance to ask him a few questions about Ne tradio and the current and future status of webcasting.
08/26/02 - The Fall and Rise of Opie and Anthony
Why were Opie and Anthony really fired? Did they finally cross "that line"? Did Infinity broadcasting have some sort of moral ephiphany? Or, was it money....as usual."
08/24/02 - Opie and Anthony Replacement Plus: You React
WNEW-FM has found a replacement - if only temporary - for "Opie and Anthony". Also: more reaction to their firing from About.com Radio Site visitors.
08/23/02 - Opie and Anthony Fallout
Reaction to the firing of "Opie and Anthony", the controversial shock jocks, continues. More About.com Radio Site visitor comments plus see the original complaint filled against WNEW-FM and read the transcript from the Sex Stunt broadcast. OR: Listen to the audio of the stunt itself!
08/22/02 - Opie and Anthony Fired!
Opie and Anthony's recent radio stunt where a couple had sex during a church service at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City has gotten them fired.
08/21/02 - Bad Rap For Opie and Anthony Or About Time?
The controversy continues over "Opie and Anthony" and their radio stunt where a couple had sex during a church service at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City.
08/21/02 - XM Gets Serious, Sirius Gets Panasonic
XM Satellite Radio has announced programming changes and Sirius Satellite Radio is teaming up with Panasonic to offer new satellite radio receiver products.
08/20/02 - Opie and Anthony's Excellent Adventure
New York shock jock's Opie and Anthony encouraged a couple to have sex behind worshipers in a church. Did they go too far? The FCC is now considering what to do about it.
08/18/02 - Spinner.com Joining Netscape
Spinner.com is migrating over to Netscape and becoming Radio@Netscape Plus. Look for the same Spinner programming and DJs but a new player and more enhancements.
08/10/02 -The Web Radio Stream Continues To Flow
Listening to Web radio rose again in July and listening since January of 2002 is up 714 percent. Not suprisingly, many listeners are choosing Internet-only radio stations over traditional commercial radio stations.
07/28/02 - The Wrong Done By Copyrights
The new royalties which go into effect for webcasters who stream copyrighted music will ultimately destroy thousands of online web stations who have been providing an alternative voice to traditional radio. The artists and record companies could have accomplished their goals in a better way, satisfying both their pocketbooks and the needs of webcasters
07/23/02 - Is There A Newsgroup
In Your Future?
Newsgroups like rec.radio.broadcasting can fun and useful. Exchange
thoughts, ask advice, sell an aircheck and discuss the current state of radio.
07/21/02 - A Top 40
Pioneer
Today it is called CHR, Contemporary Hit Radio. But, in the beginning
it was just called Top 40 - and it had superstars like Wolfman Jack.
07/17/02 - More Nails in the
Consolidation Coffin
Since 1996, deregulation and consolidation in the Radio industry has brought
fewer and fewer choices to listeners. Now, there are even fewer jobs for
radio people.
