radiotracker 5.0 Turns Internet Streams into MP3s
Tuesday September 30, 2008
RadioTracker 5.0 automatically rips music from Internet Radio station streams and separates it into mp3 files for your personal library. If you're looking for an inexpensive way to ... Read More
Dallas Radio Host Faces Reduced Assault Charges
Monday September 29, 2008
Dallas radio talk show host, Russ Martin, now faces misdemeanor assault charges. According to dallasnews.com, a grand jury "...returned a three-count misdemeanor complaint against the Live 105.3 FM host ... Read More
Webcaster Royalty Bill Passes House, Senate Will Consider
Sunday September 28, 2008
Owners of Internet radio stations have caught a break from lawmakers. According to a story at news.cnet.com: "The Webcaster Settlement Act, which would allow Internet radio stations to negotiate with ... Read More
Free Gas = Traffic Jam Thanks to Florida Radio Station
Friday September 26, 2008
Hip-hop/R&B formatted X102.3 (WMBX-FM/West Palm Beach) sponsored a gas giveaway along with a local attorney. About 3,000 folks showed up and when it was all said and done, the ... Read More
MySpace Says New Music Service Moves Beyond Internet Radio
Thursday September 25, 2008
Today, MySpace launched its new "MySpace Music" service. According to afp.google.com the new service, "...blends free online radio, community and ways to interact with bands and discover new tunes."
MySpace users ... Read More
Radio Video: Fire in the Studio!
Wednesday September 24, 2008
Radio personalities talk for a living. But, there's a time for talk and a time for action. I came across a video where one radio guy apparently couldn't discern when.
The ... Read More
Cops Nab 2 Who Beat Boston Radio Host in NYC
Tuesday September 23, 2008
A few days ago I told you about a brutal attack on a Boston radio host visiting New York City. Pelagio De La Cruz, a co-host on the WESX-AM's "Connecion ... Read More
Flying Under the Radar at the National Association of Broadcasters Convention
Monday September 22, 2008
I recently made a whirlwind trip to Austin, Texas to attend the National Association of Broadcasters Marconi Awards. The NAB is a trade organization which advocates on behalf of Radio ... Read More
Boston Area Radio Host Beaten, Robbed While in NYC
Saturday September 20, 2008
Pelagio De La Cruz, a co-host on the WESX-AM's "Connecion Hispanica" was "...repeatedly smashed in the head with a baseball bat and left unconscious by a gang of thugs who ... Read More
Slacker Unveils G2 Personal Radio Player
Thursday September 18, 2008
Slacker has introduced the “Slacker G2 Personal Radio Player” which is being billed as “...the next generation of the world's only completely portable Personal Radio player.” (Right: Slacker G2 Personal ... Read More
Radio Broadcasters Meet for Annual Convention
Tuesday September 16, 2008
The NAB Radio Show is happening this week at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas. It begins Wednesday (9/17) and runs through Friday (9/19).
So what do Radio broadcasters do ... Read More
Slacker Personalized Radio Coming to the Blackberry
Monday September 15, 2008
The word from Appscout.com is that your Blackberry will soon be a "Slackberry". Appscout.com reports: "Slacker announced that it was bringing its popular Web radio app to RIM BlackBerry smartphones. ... Read More
HD Radio: More Aware, Some Confused
Saturday September 13, 2008
There's some new research by Mark Kassof & Co. on HD Radio awareness. The company did 688 telephone interview between September 4-7, 2008 and found out some good news and ... Read More
SIRIUS XM Chief: Regular Radio "Sucks" as Investment
Friday September 12, 2008
Seems SIRIUS XM CEO, Mel Karmazin, was speaking to a Merrill Lynch conference where he was trying to convince the analysts that Satellite Radio is a better investment than traditional ... Read More
9/11 Seven Years Later: Are Our Radio Stations Secure?
Tuesday September 9, 2008
It's been 7 years since September 11th. If a terrorist was able to take control of one or more popular radio stations he (or his group) could disseminate propaganda or ... Read More
New England Radio History Featured in Video
Monday September 8, 2008
I want to share a couple of Radio videos with you. WCVB-TV recently broadcast a segment called, "Happy Birthday Radio" which featured snippets from New England radio history. WCBV ... Read More
Ron Reagan to Host Nightly Show on Air America Radio
Friday September 5, 2008
Air America Radio has tapped Ron Reagan to join the network as a permanent host beginning this Monday, September 8.
He'll host "The Ron Reagan Show" which will air weeknights from ... Read More
Radio's Paul Harvey Hits 90
Thursday September 4, 2008
Legendary radio personality, Paul Harvey, turns 90 today!
Paul Harvey has accomplished much in his many years in back of the microphone. The Radio Hall of Fame commentator - who is ... Read More
Industry Show Touts New HD Radio Products
Wednesday September 3, 2008
CEDIA Expo 2008 begins today and runs through Sunday at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver. CEDIA stands for "Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association" and is the big event ... Read More
Radio’s Often Misunderstood "20-Hour Work Week"
Tuesday September 2, 2008
A lot of people, especially typical radio listeners, think the people on-the-air work 4 hours-a-day because that's how long their radio show is. Well, the 20-hour Radio work week is ... Read More