James Cridland’s Future of Radio: Google launch Android podcast support; and is voice synthesis part of the future?

by James Cridland

James Cridland’s Future of Radio is a column by the Australia-based radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: James details the Google Podcasts launch (and how to get listed) and how Australia is handling Internet streams of the World Cup. Continue Reading

James Cridland’s Future of Radio: Next Radio speakers announced; and learning radio’s future from NPR

by James Cridland

James Cridland’s Future of Radio is a column by the Australia-based radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: Several speakers announced for the Next Radio conference. What radio can learn from NPR. Much more from around the radio and audio world. Continue Reading

James Cridland’s Future of Radio: Are we moving to an all-IP future? And NPR increases audience again

by James Cridland

James Cridland’s Future of Radio is a column by the Australia-based radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: James’ article questions the possibility of an all-IP media future. Also new NPR audience numbers and more from the audio industry. Continue Reading

James Cridland’s Future of Radio: Measuring radio’s best customers

by James Cridland

James Cridland’s Future of Radio is a column by the Australia-based radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: Contrasting systems for measuring radio listenership. After-effects from the GDPR. Much more from around the world of radio and audio. Continue Reading

Branded podcasts: “Be the content, not the interruption.” Q&A with the creators of “Inside Trader Joe’s”

“Inside Trader Joe’s” is a podcast that lives up to its title — it’s all about the grocery chain and its signature items, hosted by company execs who interview company specialists. We spoke with executive producers Steve Goldstein and Dave Beasing. Continue Reading

James Cridland’s Future of Radio: The MIDAS touch – RAJAR tells us how people listen to the radio

by James Cridland

James Cridland’s Future of Radio is a column by the Australia-based radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: The MIDAS survey explores radio listening habits in the UK ahead of of the Q1 RAJAR results later this week. Continue Reading