Why Radio Can’t Accommodate Today’s Hit Music
After an analysis of four major radio formats (Top 40, Country, Urban, Rock) in 143 markets, it is clear that radio is not reflecting the streaming consumption patterns of its listeners.
WEDNESDAY in Broadcast History .. Sept. 13th
IT WAS SEPT 13th .. when Eddie Cantor (pictured) began his long career as a radio comedian on NBC …
When a number of new TV shows made their debut .. ‘Late Night with Conan O’Brien,’ ‘Law and Order,’ ‘Car 54 Where Are You,’ ‘The Rockford files’ and 'Police Woman’ on NBC-TV, ‘The Outer Limits’ on ABC, and ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ on CBS…
When the first-ever viewer discretion warning was aired on TV, at the start of the syndicated ‘Soap,’ which introduced us to Billy Crystal…
..and when NBC’s “Frasier” won a record fifth consecutive Emmy award as TV’s best comedy series.
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SoCast and XAPPmedia Partner to Bring Radio to Voice-Activated Devices
XAPPmedia and SoCast have launched a new partnership to integrate XAPPmedia on SoCast’s digital platform for radio
Eric Clapton on Rock Music Now: “Maybe the Guitar is Over”
Clapton admitted to his Toronto audience to having lost track of the rock music business as it continues to face digital disruption.
Jamie Watson is Voice Boy and Matt Cundill on the ‘Sound Off’ Podcast
Jamie Watson is more than a station voice. He works with imaging producers, program directors, and morning shows.
TUESDAY in Broadcast History .. Sept. 12th
IT WAS SEPT. 12th … when a raft of TV series debuted, including Lassie, Family Affair and Maude on CBS; Bonanza, The Monkees and Punky Brewster on NBC; and Taxi (pictured), Lois & Clark, and the Jeff Foxworthy Show began on ABC. Party of Five was seen for the first time on Fox.
The 10th season of Murder She Wrote began on CBS-TV, and Vancouver radio station AM 1040 signed on with an adult contemporary music format... years ahead of any all-sports format!
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New Prime Time Lineup at Fox News Includes Laura Ingraham
Multiple sources are reporting that Sean Hannity is moving from 10 pm ET to 9 on Fox News Channel, and new hire Laura Ingraham (pictured) will replace him at 10.