Deregulation - Consolidation - Voice Tracking
This article archive contains news and informational articles on deregulation and consolidation of the Radio industry including the issues of job loss due to voice-tracking and more.
Cumulus Media Will Purchase Susquehanna to Become Nation's #2 Radio Operator
Cumulus Media, Inc. will become the second largest radio operator in the United States based on station count when it purchases Susquehanna Radio for approximately $1.2 billion. Details...
Cumulus Media, Inc. will become the second largest radio operator in the United States based on station count when it purchases Susquehanna Radio for approximately $1.2 billion. Details...
How Come One Company Owns All The Radio Stations?
Sometimes it seems like one company owns all the Radio stations and they all sound the same from city to city. Is it true? And if so, how did it get to be this way? Finally: a simple explanation.
Sometimes it seems like one company owns all the Radio stations and they all sound the same from city to city. Is it true? And if so, how did it get to be this way? Finally: a simple explanation.
More Nails in the Consolidation Coffin
Since 1996, deregulation and consolidation in the Radio industry has brought fewer and fewer choices to listeners. Now, there are even fewer jobs for radio people.
Since 1996, deregulation and consolidation in the Radio industry has brought fewer and fewer choices to listeners. Now, there are even fewer jobs for radio people.
The Pros and Cons of Radio Voice-tracking
You have probably heard, no doubt, about the use of voice-tracking in Radio. Most likely, what you heard was pretty negative. Before you make up your mind, read a little more about it. Voice-tracking is not a new procedure. Actually, it's been going on for decades. Find out more.
You have probably heard, no doubt, about the use of voice-tracking in Radio. Most likely, what you heard was pretty negative. Before you make up your mind, read a little more about it. Voice-tracking is not a new procedure. Actually, it's been going on for decades. Find out more.
Radio Listeners Have Mixed Feelings About Station Voice-Tracking
A recent survey by Paragon Media Strategies uncovered some interesting stats on how Radio listeners feel about "voice-tracking", the technology which allows DJs to voice radio shows remotely. You might be surprised at the mixed feelings. Read more.
A recent survey by Paragon Media Strategies uncovered some interesting stats on how Radio listeners feel about "voice-tracking", the technology which allows DJs to voice radio shows remotely. You might be surprised at the mixed feelings. Read more.