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Comment on A great radio blog – for radio geeks by Steve

Steve — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 22:10:37 +0000

Just found another good one at http://eisenhamerengineering.wordpress.com/

Geek out!

Comment on A great radio blog – for radio geeks by Radio Syndication Talk

Radio Syndication Talk — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:10:15 +0000

For geeks is correct…nice post on “Radio is dead/Radio is not dead.”

Comment on PPM, Politics, and Reality by Radio Syndication Talk

Radio Syndication Talk — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 17:12:17 +0000

Higher cume without the measurement of the high usage that Prime P1’s traditionally provide for minority stations is what has caused the concern. Recruitment in minority communities has always been an issue and is even more problematic when it comes to any sort of electronic measurement. Arbitron has been relatively responsive to calls to ensure the panels are more representative, and as with any new methodology, after time things are beginning to stabilize in most PPM markets. Great interview.

Comment on Are Podcasts Dead? by Steve

Steve — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 20:56:47 +0000

Rob – yes, I remember that. There’s probably a curve of adoption for each category which flattens out when the universe of people in that interest group who are open to today’s subscription process is saturated. Leo made the point that podcast distribution has a “flashing 12″ problem (not his words, but my interpretation). His point was that the steps of a) learning about a show, b) using iTunes (or other podcast client) to “subscribe” (with implications of payment) and c) then constantly synching a device to freshen the content pose a barrier to those that are on the other side of the “flashing 12″ gap. The alternative is some kind of one button push access, like in a Tivo program guide.

Comment on Are Podcasts Dead? by rob walch

rob walch — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 14:08:16 +0000

Interestingly Leo said two years ago that growth for TWiT on the downloads has stopped when talking at Mac World. What really has happened is that growth for those interested in Tech is what stopped over two years ago – but the growth is definitely there for non tech related topics. It is just that Leo is only looking at on segment of Podcasting and then declaring a blanket statement that in-correctly covers all of Podcasting.

Comment on Are Podcasts Dead? by Steve

Steve — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 23:54:34 +0000

Jeff, I think you’re right. And, as time goes on, they will get less “clunky.”

Comment on Are Podcasts Dead? by Jeff Vidler

Jeff Vidler — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 20:30:19 +0000

Podcasting is the clunky precursor to what I still believe could be the most dramatic change in audio delivery since the transistor. OK maybe the Walkman. Think automatic wireless syncs of your favourite programs.

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Comment on Using a Macintosh in a Radio Station by Christopher Tarr

Christopher Tarr — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 20:09:32 +0000

I’m glad you enjoyed my article! Good to see that it’s getting some attention – I’d love to see more Macs out there!

- Chris (via my MacBook!)

Comment on The “Radio is Dead (not)” crowd by Steve

Steve — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 23:12:38 +0000

I am particularly fond of KUT in Austin. And, there’s an independent rocker that’s pretty decent (can’t remember the calls, though). I know what you mean about using the iPod and podcasts, though. Even though I feel somewhat guilty about it (being in the “biz”) I’ve been listening to podcasts for 4 years or so now in the car. But – as I am trying to point out – content is king, and if ads along with content = good listening, people will tune in to commercial radio. The challenge is creating programming that reaches out and grabs enough people to make a mass-market station financially viable.