Broadcast Radio Is Growing In The U.S., Especially Non-Commercial FM
Last week the FCC released a quarterly report on the number of currently licensed broadcast stations. Radio Survivor puts the numbers in long-term perspective to show that this year's growth. Continue reading
What Indie Musicians Can Learn From Efforts To Rescue Radio
Doc Searls is known for his insights into business and the web dating back even further than "The Cluetrain Manifesto." His recent post, "How to rescue radio," includes a detailed. Continue reading
SFX and Clear Channel Announce Partnership
Golbal EDM powerhouse SFX Entertainment has announced an extensive marketing and content deal with radio and media giant Clear Channel. The partnership includes three initiatives: a national DJ/Producer contest in partnership. Continue reading
Radionomy Buys Winamp, Shoutcast From AOL
Two of the original digital music services, Winamp and Shoutcast, were saved from extinction at the last minute this week by international online radio hub Radionomy. The ink is not. Continue reading
iHeart Radio Gets New Boss, Passes 40 Million Registered Users
Clear Channel has named veteran radio programmer Chris Williams to the newly created postion of Senior Vice President of iHeartRadio Programming. He will oversee all digital content programming, curation and marketing. Continue reading
Radio Search Engine Lets You Find Which Station Is Playing Your Song Right Now
DAR.fm founder Michael Robertson has added a new search engine for music playing on the radio to his portfolio of radio-related sites and services. Radio Search Engine provides search by. Continue reading
There Are 15,330 U.S. Radio Stations, But How Many Matter?
The FCC has released new numbers show 30,367 total licensed broadcast outlets (AM/FM/TV) in the United states. That includes 4728 AM stations, 6613 commercial FM stations and 3989 educational/non-profit FM. Continue reading
Diddy’s Revolt TV Launches On-Air Today
Sean "Diddy" Combs' REVOLT TV making its on-air debut today on Comcast's Xfinity TV and Time Warner Cable. The new multi-platform, multi-genre music and music new network will roll out in select cities. Continue reading
World College Radio Day Returns October 1st, Crowdfunded Album To Follow
The Second Annual World College Radio Day takes place October 1st. Last year's event involved 585 college stations in 29 countries with stations from at least 33 countries participating in. Continue reading
MSG Seeks Buyer For Fuse Music TV
Madison Square Garden Co. has hired investment bank JP Morgan Chase & Co. with an eye towards the selling their music television network Fuse. “We have been approached by certain. Continue reading
