James Cridland’s Future of Radio: Preserving radio history; Irish bus drivers strike over radio; more

by James Cridland

James Cridland’s Future of Radio is a column by the Australia-based radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: WNYC tackles big challenges; yes, Irish bus drivers really striking if they can’t listen to the radio; the future of music consumption. Continue Reading

iHeartMedia: Radio and digital blur together; CRB will accelerate streaming

iHeartMedia delivered its Q4-2015 earning report and investor call last week, and as usual with these calls, the prepared statements and answers to investor questions gave perspective on the company’s strategic thinking. Broadcast and digital are “as one.” Continue Reading

James Cridland’s Future of Radio: Fun Kids bans Frozen, and do radio stations need websites?

by James Cridland

James Cridland’s Future of Radio is a column by the Australia-based radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: What’s the role of a website for radio stations? How about newspapers? Also social media stories, the return of The Twilight Zone, and much more. Continue Reading

James Cridland’s Future of Radio: Finland’s Supla, New Zealand’s Paul Henry, the Pope’s Vatican Radio

by James Cridland

James Cridland’s Future of Radio is a column by the Australia-based radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: An innovative radio app out of Finland; other radio news from Vatican City, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, and everywhere in between. Continue Reading