Top movies and docos about radio
It goes without saying that I like everything about radio, even movies that feature radio stations. The first movie I watched about radio must have been FM (pretty sure I left the cinema disappointed)....
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News and information for anyone wanting to host a radio show, run a hobby or community radio station.
Local, local, local – where radio does it best
I’ve written a few posts promoting the benefits of local radio and hyper-local radio over the years. I’m a bit like a cracked record in that regard as I really believe that’s what radio...
Why less is more in station management
What can you stop doing? What are you doing now that’s part of the routine that may be near pointless and deliver zero meaningful returns for the time and effort?
Books for better broadcasting
When it comes to books to help you find your way as a station manager or broadcaster, the field is wide open. However, there are two or three I have come to rely on....
Budget ways to promote your station
Most hobby and community broadcasters can’t hope to match the marketing spend of corporate stations. But that doesn’t mean you can’t advertise and promote your station. As a low-budget broadcaster your musical output may...
Covid pushed people away from their car radios
The most recent Share of Ear® study from Edison Research finds that 12% of all AM/FM radio listening is via streaming, while 88% of listening is done to a traditional, over-the-air radio signal.AM/FM radio content in the U.S....
Talk radio – it’s the only game in town
In my opinion the best thing any radio station can do is to give its listeners a voice on air with a talkback show. It’s the equivalent of the local paper’s letters page (remember...
You can be the judge, but listener stats don’t lie
When presenters aren’t on air you’ll likely fall back to a curated playlist of tracks you expect your listeners to enjoy – ideally you have selected ‘sticky’ tracks.
How to write a cracking radio commercial
Writing the script for a radio commercial seems an easy thing to do. Mention the name of the company, the thing they want to promote, add a catchphrase or slogan, and end with a...
Agenda-driven radio broadcasting by pirate radio stations
I watched a very interesting documentary on Aljazeera TV last week about pirate broadcasters Radio Caroline and The Voice of Peace. While UK station Caroline – launched in the 1960s – promotes LA (loving...
Discover a world of radio stations in one place
There’s a world of independent ‘radio’ stations to listen to, but where to find them? Years ago, a shortwave and AM radio receiver was the best bet to stumble upon something new or unusual....