James Cridland’s Future of Radio: BBC Sounds gets launched, longer ads apparently preferred, and Bobby Bones

by James Cridland

James Cridland’s Future of Radio is a column by the Australia-based radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: New BBC Sounds app launches in the UK. Some questionable research into ad length. Much more from across the audio landscape. Continue Reading

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