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How is broadcast radio making money in 2022?

Broadcast radio stations must change their strategies in order to compete with today’s digital music platforms. Here is what needs to happen… by Fred Jacobs of Jacob’s Media In thinking. Continue reading

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5 ways to promote your new track on the radio [Yes, the radio…]

You may have your music across all streaming platforms…but so does everyone else. Keep reading to find out how to get your music on the radio, so people will want. Continue reading

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Why you should create a “Radio Edit” version of your single

In order to make the cut for many radio stations, a song must be a certain length, must exclude inappropriate language, and the ability to immediately grab your listeners’ attention.. Continue reading

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Atty. Chris Castle calls out radio’s latest pitch to avoid paying for music

“Nobody is buying what they’re selling because it’s just more snake oil.” says Attorney Chris Castle of the NAB, the radio trade group that will seemingly say anything to avoid. Continue reading

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This “Thing” is coming for radio

Fred Jacobs speaks on how radio is being affected by other more modern car dashboard devices. A guest post by Fred Jacobs of Jacobs Media Strategies. In my wildest radio. Continue reading

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Surprise! In home radio ownership is in RAPID decline

In home radio ownership and use is in a rapid decline. While it comes as no real surprise, the pace of further decline is accelerating even faster than expected. Edison. Continue reading

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Amazon’s Amp is reinventing radio

Does the world need another social music app? According to the folks at Amazon Amp, the answer is an ecstatic “Yes!” A guest post by James Shotwell of Haulix. Remember Clubhouse?. Continue reading

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Spotify’s ‘Car Thing’ takes aim at radio [MIDiA]

Radio becomes more and more of a thing of the past as streaming platforms, like Spotify, come out with radio-replacing devices like the Car Thing. by Annie Langston of MIDiA.. Continue reading

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Chartmetric examines The State of Country Music

What is the state of US Country music today? Chartmetric examines Country music stats for Country Radio Seminar 2022, using data from Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music and Pandora, as well. Continue reading

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Spotify, Complex live programming deal moves streamer closer to making radio irrelevant

Spotify has partnered Complex Networks to make Spotify Greenroom the exclusive home of all its live audio content. The partnership will launch with for live shows later this month. CEO. Continue reading

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