James Cridland’s Future of Radio: Zero-rated data, will analytics stifle the creative process, and a UK radio station being hijacked

by James Cridland

James Cridland’s Future of Radio is a column by the Australia-based radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: Net neutrality’s importance to radio. How analytics could sway podcast creation. A reminder about the importance of good security. Much more. Continue Reading

James Cridland’s Future of Radio: Lazy Buggles Headlines, how to never go into the station again, and radio is not dead

by James Cridland

James Cridland’s Future of Radio is a column by the Australia-based radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: Several cases of the dreaded lazy Buggles headlines, countered by many reassurances that radio is not, in fact, dead. Continue Reading

James Cridland’s Future of Radio: How silicon valley sees radio, Ed Miliband talks toilets, Denmark’s kids channel after hours

by James Cridland

James Cridland’s Future of Radio is a column by the Australia-based radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: Silicon Valley’s views on radio. A charming move by a kids’ channel in Denmark. Lots of shows from Ed Miliband. Continue Reading

James Cridland’s Future of Radio: How to do Facebook Live, playing dirty against the opposition, and Infinite Dial Australia

by James Cridland

James Cridland’s Future of Radio is a column by the Australia-based radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: NPR advises on using Facebook Live tool. Tales from the trenches of radio promotion. Infinite Dial data for Australia. Continue Reading

Larry Rosin: Rise of Smart Audio

by Larry Rosin

Guest columnist Larry Rosin announces a new research project: The Smart Audio Report from NPR and Edison Research, which will debut at the RAIN Podcast Business Summit next week, June 21 at the AXA Auditorium in Manhattan. The half-day 9am-1pm event will feature Edison Research VP Tom Webster presenting never-before-seen survey data and video. Continue Reading

James Cridland’s Future of Radio: Voice control – is it radio’s future? Plus ABC’s reorg, and Canadians listen to lots of radio

by James Cridland

James Cridland’s Future of Radio is a column by the Australia-based radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: A look at voice controls and the role they might play for radio and broadcasters. Much more from around the radio and audio businesses. Continue Reading

James Cridland’s Future of Radio: Get your radio tech right for an emergency; podcast listening parties; does AM lead any market?

by James Cridland

James Cridland’s Future of Radio is a column by the Australia-based radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: Preparing radio technology for emergency situations. Data around AM/FM in Australia. More about the global radio and audio industries. Continue Reading

James Cridland’s Future of Radio: The biggest streaming radio event in the world; studio rules in the US; new RAJAR figures in the UK

by James Cridland

James Cridland’s Future of Radio is a column by the Australia-based radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: A look at one of radio’s biggest events. RAJAR results for Q1. United States radio rules. Much more. Continue Reading