Roots of Radio
Jon Wolfert on 50 Years of JAM Jingles
Melodies from seven-voice vocal groups remain a staple
Ken Deutsch, a longtime Radio World contributor who refers to himself in the third person, is a former radio disc jockey, program director, public TV director and closed-caption typist. He has written several books about the radio and jingle industries, and now enjoys retirement in Sarasota, Fla., at least when there are no hurricanes.
News Makers
Unstoppable: For Six Decades, Homburger Has Been Part of Radio
Broadcast veteran takes his time winding down
Guest Commentaries
Why Is Radio So Hard to Listen to?
Good God, is there no one in the building actually listening to the station?
News Makers
Larry Walk: 60 Years of Oom-Pahs and Smiles
He has been playing polka music on the radio since LBJ was president
News Makers
“I Loved Radio and Just Wanted to Be a Part of It”
Martin Ashley, aka “Wonder Rabbit,” talks about the medium he loves
Programming and Sales
WHUR Serves on Multiple Platforms
Recipient of NAB Crystal Heritage Award is deeply connected to its community
Programming and Sales
Drury Awards Celebrate High School Radio
“It’s a blessing to be part of it and watch the next generation of...
Guest Commentaries
Adventures in 1970s AM: Interviews Gone Wild
On The Jolly Trolly and Jimmy Dean visits
Miscellaneous
KCVM Is Part of Life in Cedar Valley
Coloff Media station is chosen for the NAB Crystal Heritage Award for service
Columns and Views
Adventures in 1970s AM: Helloooo, Punkie!
A format change proves more complicated than WOHO’s GM expects
Guest Commentaries
Adventures in 1970s Radio: The WOHO Carol Tree
Groovin’ to the Christmas beat in Toledo
Guest Commentaries
Adventures in 1970s Radio: How Desperate Was I?
Keeping up with the radio Joneses isn’t as glamorous as it might seem
Guest Commentaries
Adventures in 1970s AM: Curses! Locked Out!
This happens more often than you know
Guest Commentaries
Adventures in 1970s AM: Diary of a Mad Talk Show Host
Discovering people really do listen to your show
Guest Commentaries
Adventures in 1970s AM: WOHO’s Missing Call Letters
The year was 1972 and WOHO(AM) was second in the ratings...
Columns and Views
WTMA Celebrates 80 Years in Charleston
It hasn’t changed the call sign, but not much else is the same in...
News and Business
KFOR(AM) Leads by Example in Lincoln
Alpha Media station is named to the Heritage class of the NAB Crystal Awards
News and Business
The State of the Radio ID Jingle
Though not the cultural icons they once were, jingles and “production aids” remain a...
News and Business
AFRTS Radio Shows Now Online Thanks to Two Vets
Thom Whetston has uploaded many of the programs saved by talent Roger Carroll
Columns and Views
The Sturgeon Resurfaces in Nevada
Back in the day, KFRC mobile studio was a mainstay promotional vehicle for the...
News and Business
Ken Thomas Finds the Big in Small-Market Radio
Thomas and his co-host build social media to help the community
News and Business
KISW’s Live Day: No Safety Net Here!
This annual event is a call back to radio’s origins
News and Business
You Talkin’ to Me? That’s Voiceover!
Society of Voice Arts and Sciences sponsors industry event in New York this fall
Tech and Gear
iZotope RX6 Advanced: Versatile Audio Fixer
High-powered audio suite can “see” what is wrong with your audio … and fix...
Tech and Gear
PBCore: Saving Public Radio History
“Public Broadcasting Metadata Dictionary”is at heart of preservation effort
News and Business
Two Young Men With a Radio Dream
Montauk station WELJ(FM) is run by a pair of 20-year-olds
News and Business
My 30+ Years at Radio World
Longtime contributor reminisces about three decades of reporting and feature writing
News and Business
TogiNet: Your Podcast Goes Here
Texas platform began as a hobby, now has 100+ weekly one-hour shows
News and Business
Preserving Our National Pastime in Sound
Schwartzes get to hear — and restore — things others haven’t heard in decades
News and Business
AFVN: The GI’s Companion
Makers of radio documentary sought to provide an authentic representation of the real AFVN
News and Business
Darryl Parks: Tough Love for Radio
He exhorts programmers to remember that radio companies still have to sell commercials
News and Business
“Sunday Down South” Is a Dream Fulfilled
At historic Nashville station, Danny Boyles shares gospel music with a country twist
News and Business
Phil Bytheway Is Stuck on Radio
Listener’s station memorabilia hobby has grown over five decades
News and Business
So You Want to Podcast, Legally? Good Luck!
Music licensing requirements for downloadable programs are confusing, with no relief in sight
Columns and Views
AAPB Digitizes 60 Years of Public Broadcasting
Organization’s mission is to preserve and organize AV history
News and Business
WLEN: Community Service First
Michigan station awarded prestigious Crystal Heritage Award
News and Business
IHR Favors AM for Catholic Broadcasts
Immaculate Heart Radio aims to make society better. Call it the “other iheart”
News and Business
Monte Sieberns Paints Auditory Pictures
Blind broadcaster fulfills his DJ dreams with some advanced technology
News and Business
TM Studios: Inside Jingle Central
Jingles might change but the pioneering jingle house is still on top
News and Business
They Help You Outsource Local News
Virtual News Center was founded in 2005 by a news anchor/Internet entrepreneur