Radio Publications And Sites Of Interest To Radio Professionals

The following books are recommended for those who want a better glimpse into what it's like working in Radio. This information is a portion of a free, online course about working in Radio.

The National Association of Broadcasters "is a a full-service trade association which represents the interests of free, over-the-air radio and television broadcasters."

A site where Radio talent and voice-over artists can post resumes, sound files, pictures and more for a fee.

This is the homepage for the F.C.C., Federal Communications Commission, in Washington, D.C. All aspects of this agency's responsibilities are detailed here plus the latest news and regulatory decisions.

440: Satisfaction is the premiere database for finding DJs, newspeople and "unsung radio heroes". See what where someone has been and where they are now.

The Radio-Mercury Awards is a Radio-only awards competition that offers cash prizes of over $155,000 to the winning agencies, advertisers and Radio stations.

This is an amazing collection of early radio pioneers from last century. The collection is split up into four categories: Disc-Jockeys, Actors, Announcers and Comedians.

Ask any question! Over 2,900 volunteer experts are here to answer your questions!

A superior source for authors, experts, spokespersons, and entertainers for Radio show.

Interprep is one of the most highly regarded daily showprep services. The site offers many free areas of content.

Canadian oriented, this site features voice services, imaging, showprep, industry news, airchecks, and jobs

This is one of the top showprep services available with an incredible amount of showprep and Radio Industry information. Much of the site is free, some of it requires a subscription.

This site bills itself as a “resource center for radio professionals..." Here, you will find creative copy ideas, commercials, links, articles, tips and more

This is a one stop resource for Radio professionals featuring Industry news, links, showprep ideas, articles and much more.

This is "the links directory designed for people in Radio!" You can search by category.

A general resource site featuring news, Ask a PD, Ask a GM, Ask a Consultant, rumor island, idea exchange, and showprep

This is an online magazine of guest and show ideas for Radio professionals.

If you book guests, you'll find a wide variety of free guests available.

Peter Franklin is a real New York City cab driver. he loves to appear on Radio stations and chat about news from NY and the celebrities who have recently traveled in his cab. He is very funny and Radio savvy.

This showprep site is run by consultant, Holland Cooke. There are great resources here and advice from an Industry pro.

A lot of free content can be had here including audio, talk show ideas, etc. This website actually works on behalf of many companies so it promotes "press release" type of items.

Free classified ads to list and buy radio, audio and related equipment.