Business and Law
Como Audio Closes, Citing Supply Chain Issues
“It would likely take us a year to get more Musicas, possibly even longer”
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Headlines
CBC Affirms Commitment to Radio/TV Broadcasting, for Now
Head of Canadian public broadcaster said “We are looking at a two-decade horizon"
Products
The Changing Face of Tabletop Radios
Today's specialty models combine OTA reception with online connectivity and other features
News and Business
TuneIn Offers Clickable World Map That Accesses Radio Stations
TuneIn Explorer was announced this week in conjunction with World Radio Day
Global
Debating the Impact of BBC World Service Cuts
It’s another major blow to shortwave’s lingering role as an international medium
Global
How Can Radio Appeal to Young Consumers?
Radio has reinvented itself before to “go where the listeners are.” It could do...
News and Business
Colorado Prison Radio Puts Content First
Inside Wire is an online, statewide prison radio station
Global
Where VOA’s Broadcast Infrastructure Stands Today
Shortwave retains a role in serving particularly difficult-to-reach audiences
News and Business
In-Car Radio Trends Revealed at WorldDAB Summit 2022
Diana Franganillo shares insight with attendees
News and Business
Switching off FM in Norway and, Soon, Switzerland
The impact of these "FM switch-offs" on domestic commercial radio was examined at the...
News and Business
WorldDAB Summit 2022: UK Radio Enjoying a “Sonic Boom”
Radiocentre CEO Matt Payton says commercial radio reaches a record 38 million people each...
News and Business
WorldDAB Summit Celebrates Growth of DAB+
It offers stations more choices, expands their reach and is environmentally and monetarily friendly,...
Programming and Sales
New Radio Caroline Book Documents Six Decades of DJs
It features roughly 600 voices that have been heard since the ship's oceanic inception...
News and Business
New Report Shows Significance of Public Radio in Rural America
ARPM makes three recommendations on behalf of its rural public radio station members
Product Evaluations
Ranking Emergency Radios for the Outdoors
These rugged models are great in everyday life as well as a crisis
News and Business
Has the Smart Speaker Spurt Stopped?
8 takeaways from the Cumulus Media 2022 Audioscape Report
Global
Boon: Digital Media Is an Asset to Broadcast Radio
Here's how Media Prima Audio uses social media to boost listener engagement
News and Business
Making the Case for LiSTNR, the Australian Listening Platform
SCA's Chris Johnson broke it down at Radiodays Asia this month
Global
Cridland Spotlights Production Tools at Radiodays Asia
He promised attendees a display of "cool new tech" and he delivered
Show News
BIG FM’s Thomas Offers Tangible Ways to Transform Radio
Here's some highlights from the Radiodays Asia conference this month
Tech and Gear
The Evolution of the Emergency Radio
From AM-only portables to multi-function machines
Digital Radio
HD Radio Slowly Gains Ground in Canada
Evanov is on board, and Corus has been trying it out
Global
World Car Tech Trends Offer Risks and Opportunities to Radio
A perspective from the WorldDAB Automotive 2022 conference
Global
WorldDAB Speakers Predict Car Radios of the Future
What will car radios be like in the years to come?
Global
NAB, EBU Emphasize Carmaker Relationships
WorldDAB conference highlights work being done to keep radio up front
Global
WorldDAB Tackles Driver Distractions
Organization issues guidelines for stations to make visuals safer
News Makers
Hubbard Attracts Listeners With Localized Podcast Apps
Media company is trying the concept in Minnesota and D.C.
Columns and Views
“Why Reviving Shortwave is a Non-Starter” Sure Got Our Readers Started!
Breaking down reactions to a guest commentary published this week
Global
WRMI at Heart of SW Broadcasts to Russia, Ukraine
Addressing the need for reliable, objective information
Headlines
Crowdfunding Boosts Shortwave to Eastern Europe
They are being sent via WRMI's 100,000-watt transmitters in Florida
Headlines
BBC World Service Revives Shortwave to Russia, Ukraine
As Russia blocks international news via the internet, shortwave becomes more relevant
Headlines
EBU Summit Engages in ‘Great Debate’ Over Radio Distribution
When, if ever, will we be in an all-digital radio world?
Headlines
How CBC Radio Manages Its Wealth of Digital Content
With the shift to a multiplatform, live and on-demand world come new opportunities
Headlines
In-Car Listening Influenced by More Than Music Taste
BBC research looks at the factors influencing listener behavior when faced with increasing in-car...
Headlines
Human Connection Draws in Younger Listeners
Cridland: People tuned to audio programs during the pandemic for the human voice
Headlines
Campaign Aims for Global CAP Adoption
ITU, Google and Vint Cerf are among those endorsing the effort
Product Evaluations
Two Worthy and Affordable SW Portables
A choice between CCrane and Sangean! Why not both?