AM-in-Vehicles bill advances slowly … slowly …
The AM Radio For Every Vehicle Act — proposed legislation which, if made into law — would require American car makers to put an AM radio into every new car, is in the news again. Continue Reading
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James Cridland’s Radioland – The biggest radio stations in the US
by James Cridland
In this week’s exceptionally deep and thoughtful guest column, James puts a focus on the BBC Sounds media and radio app, which is scheduled to be discontinued outside of the UK today. Also covered: how BBC Sounds is performing inside the UK. (Preview: Slight gain; older listeners.) Moving on from the BBC, James reports on the biggest radio stations in the U.S., one great YouTube video, a retroactive look at “AI Ashley,” census data about radio listenership, visual advertising in radio, and James’ “universal radio” idea. Buckle in. Continue Reading
James Cridland’s Radioland – BBC Radio overseas: a new plan after BBC Sounds closes
by James Cridland
As James’s regular readers know, he has been interested in the availability of BBC Radio outside the UK. And there’s been some movement. The BBC Sounds app will be turned off for listeners outside the UK on 21 July 2025 — but there’s more to it than that. And a lot more news. Continue Reading
Radio’s “perceived effectiveness” problem (and solution)
Nielsen has released study data examining the perception of marketing effectiveness across different channels, compared to actual (measured) effectiveness. The priorities of marketers in 2025 are identified.
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Post-bankruptcy layoff action affects 300 at Audacy
Five weeks after broadcasting/audio giant Audacy completed a bankruptcy process and CEO David Field existed the company, the company has completed a layoff sweep that included as many as 300 employees. We learn these key points from multiple news sources, as well as verifications posted on LinkedIn. Continue Reading
Connected audio leads UK listening metrics (RAJAR)
RAJAR (Radio Joint Audience Research), the radio/audio measurement organization of the UK, released its Winter 2024 MIDAS report. It is designed to “provide context and insight into how, when, and where audio content is being consumed.” The mission is to show and quantify how listeners are embracing the multi-platform and multi-device offering, as well as how on-demand audio is contributing to listening behaviour. The report also reveals consumer location and behavior while listening, how listening happens in groups, and how audio makes listeners feel. Click for detailed coverage and download link.
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ABC expands “Start Here” podcast to 7-day schedule; now also a radio show
ABC’s morning News podcast Start Here will expand its weekday schedule into the weekend. In the second part of a double announcement, the show will be syndicated to the ABC News Radio syndicates. Click for details. Continue Reading
James Cridland’s International Radio Trends – Radio in the car: and bad software
by James Cridland
In his latest column, James Cridland buys a new car and reports on its audio features — especially the radio tuner. DAB is there, and FM, but no AM at all. Not a crisis, he observes, because AM is simulcast on DAB. But there is unfavorable UX in other ways, and the screen fail one usability test after another. All this while James is at the 14th Atelier Radiophonique Romand in Switzerland, listening to Tomas Granryd discuss the EBU’s Connected Car Playbook. Swinging over to a review of that document, James finds a mix of great ideas and self-serving ones. As always, an interesting read. Continue Reading
Time spent with Radio News/Talk lifted by streaming
The News/Talk format on U.S. radio received the largest share of time spent listening in the expansive 18+ age group. That finding from a new report released by Nielsen and Edison Research. Click for more. Continue Reading
Audacy completes bankruptcy process; CEO David Field exits
Broadcasting/audio giant Audacy has closed its Chapter 11 bankruptcy process which started a year ago. At this important juncture, CEO David Field steps out of his leadership roles of President, CEO, and board member. A new CEO steps in from the Board of Directors as the interim leader. Click for details. Continue Reading
James Cridland’s International Radio Trends – Exclusivity, multi-standards, and multi-platform
by James Cridland
In his latest column, James Cridland offers a few bullet points about an apparently unsuccessful ratings gambit, a multi-standard digital radio receiver, and the latest MIDAS survey results from RAJAR. Continue Reading
James Cridland’s International Radio Trends – Radio advertising: your winners and duds
by James Cridland
In his latest column, James unearths an old print ad for two Australian radio stations, and puzzles over a few conundrums. “There’s a lot to unpack from this press ad over thirty years later.” ALSO: A study from Audacy, an amazing face\t about Star Wars, the BBC applying for funds, James’ visit to the Pacific island of Niue, and more. Continue Reading