‘Radio’s the last thing we talk about,’ say top record label execs
How important is radio to breaking an artist or record? Before the rise of streaming, the answer was an obvious “essential!” But now, the path to success is far less. Continue reading
Pause that playlist and listen to College Radio
Today, October 6th marks the 13th annual World College Radio Day, and hundreds of college radio stations worldwide are celebrating this unique medium. Even – or perhaps especially – in. Continue reading
Radio and music industry trade ALL ACCESS to shut down
Radio and music industry trade publication ALL ACCESS has announced it will shut down on August 15th after 28 years. The company employs 25 people. Citing “strong financial headwinds, ALL. Continue reading
What the National Association Of Broadcasters Show meant for music
The recent National Association Of Broadcasters (NAB) Show saw 65,000+ from 166 countries converge on the Las Vegas Convention Center. The centennial celebration featured over 1,200 exhibiting companies curated into. Continue reading
Why are automakers trying to kill AM/FM radio? [Fred Jacobs]
Top broadcast radio consultant Fred Jacobs dissects his experience with the auto industry and what it means for the future of radio. by Fred Jacobs of Jacobs Media I can’t. Continue reading
What do Spotify DJ & YouTube’s Radio Builder mean for broadcast radio? [Fred Jacobs]
While broadcast radio still has a substantial audience, its numbers are declining partly because of on-demand music streaming, exacerbated, many would say, by a failure to invest in live content.. Continue reading
House Committee approves bill requiring radio to pay performer royalty
The US House Judiciary Committee has approved The American Music Fairness Act, which would require radio stations to pay performance royalties. All other major countries already require over-the-air broadcasters to. Continue reading
Is radio promotion worth the money for independent musicians?
A recent Billboard article, Why Indie Artists Are a Rarity on Radio: ‘If You Don’t Pay, You Don’t Move Up,’ has been getting a lot of attention. But is radio. Continue reading
What is a Music Impact Date and why is it so important?
Impact dates make the radio world go round. Here’s everything you need to know before promoting your next single. by James Shotwell of Haulix Have you ever wondered how songs. Continue reading
Debunking radio myths like ‘Gen Z has no interest…’
Fred Jacobs of Jacobs Media shines a light on some popular yet not always true radio-related myths. by Fred Jacobs of Jacobs Media Our post about how many of us. Continue reading