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

James Cridland’s Future of Radio: A prize goes on the first day of the promotion; and is podcasting going to eat radio?

by James Cridland

James Cridland’s Future of Radio is a column by the Australia-based radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: A mishap with premature prizes in a radio promotion. Will podcasting devour radio? Much more from around the globe. Continue Reading

James Cridland’s Future of Radio: Spotify’s car music player, and weekends now last three days in London

by James Cridland

James Cridland’s Future of Radio is a column by the Australia-based radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: Spotify’s possible plans for a car player. A three-day weekend schedule at BBC Radio 1. Much more. Continue Reading