Radio & The Internet

The recent boycott of the Rush Limbaugh Show demonstrates the power of social media and how vulnerable traditional media is to the pressure that can be brought about when some in the Internet community, through social media, work toward a goal. Read more.

Today, the power of both record labels and radio stations has been partly diminished by the global stage the Internet affords musicians. Music labels once controlled the distribution and traditional radio stations provided the main artery that lubricating the distribution lines. Well, that's not the case anymore.

Today, the Katz Online Network was announced and its creators say it is by far the largest digital network to date. The Katz Online Network, or KON, combines the resources of 1200 Clear Channel Radio and Katz affiliates along with independent Internet Radio stations.

The people behind SnapFM.com have a pretty simple but smart idea: make online streams from terrestrial AM and FM stations available in an easy format for potential listeners. If you're looking for some independent eclectic online jazz station operating out of some kid's bedroom in Iowa, you won't find it here. Just online streams originating from real "brick and mortar" AM and FM radio stations. Read more.

A visitor to radio.about.com wants to hear radio stations in other cities. It used to be very difficult if not impossible to hear most except for the very powerful AM stations. Now, thanks to the Internet it's easier than ever. Read more.

If you're the type of person who spends a lot of time at home or in the office and you're looking for a music service, Rhapsody might be it. It's music offerings can compete with Satellite Radio but the monthly fee is less and there's no equipment to buy. Learn more about the service and free trial.

Today, America Online and XM Satellite Radio announced that they will join forces to create a new online radio service. The companies promise the service will bring together the best of both XM and the AOL Radio Network products and programming to form the world's largest combined digital radio network. Full Story.

A new study says listening to online radio has grown 40% since last year. Read more.

MSN Radio is in beta mode and you can try it out. Besides the music streams you would expect, you can also download songs you particularly like for under a buck and the service even offers "sound-alike" streams for some of your local radio stations. Read more

Live365.com has announced the nominations for its 2004 "Best Of Live365 Awards" to honor the best broadcasters and stations streaming through its facilities. There are 29 categories in all, covering Rock, Alternative, Christian, Classical, Comedy, Country, Freeform, Metal, Best On-Air Personality, and much more. Details.

Bridge Ratings & Research indicates the number of monthly Internet radio listeners nationwide has jumped 26% over last year and has increased to 72 million monthly listeners from 45 million at the end of 2005. The most listened to Internet Radio networks is AOL's On-line radio Network with 15.25 Hours/per week. Read more.

The latest John Kerry scandal, allegations of an affair, was taken from the Internet and immediately distributed by Radio to all corners of the country within a few hours. The ability to quickly broadcast information and misinformation is a double-edged sword that must be wielded carefully. Read more.

What a week to try and prepare a Radio show: first the 'Blaster' virus took down computers all across the world depriving them of Internet access and then a massive power outage in the U.S. and Canada knocked Radio stations and shows right off the air. But, with all our dependency on hi-tech resources, sometimes a Radio show comes down to a simpler meaning. Read more.

Newsgroups like rec.radio.broadcasting can fun and useful. Exchange thoughts, ask advice, sell an aircheck and discuss the current state of radio.