James Cridland’s Future of Radio: Radiodays Europe starts, exaggeration is good, everything’s fine

by James Cridland

James Cridland’s Future of Radio is a column by the Australia-based radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: Kicking off Radiodays Europe. Paige Nienaber suggests exaggerating. Perry Michael Simon says everything’s fine. Much more from around the world of radio. Continue Reading

James Cridland’s Future of Radio: Carolina Classic Hits, the RNIB’s podcasts, Spotify in Ireland

by James Cridland

James Cridland’s Future of Radio is a column by the Australia-based radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: Automation practices at Carolina Classic Hits. Royal National Institute of Blind People and its efforts for digital audio accessibility. Some dubious reporting about Spotify’s popularity in Ireland. Much more. Continue Reading

James Cridland’s Future of Radio: big regulatory changes in the UK; new voice-controlled hybrid car radio; and a DRM car radio too

by James Cridland

James Cridland’s Future of Radio is a column by the Australia-based radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: Radio regulatory changes on the horizon in UK. The launch of the world’s first voice-controlled hybrid radio for cars. Also a DRM car radio in India, and much more. Continue Reading

James Cridland’s Future of Radio: Happy World Radio Day! Plus, the UK’s RAJAR results, and Aussie talent getting away with all kinds of things

by James Cridland

James Cridland’s Future of Radio is a column by the Australia-based radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: Celebrating World Radio Day, breaking down RAJAR data, post-Super Bowl wrap-up, and much more from around the world of audio. Continue Reading

James Cridland’s Future of Radio: hacking your transmitters, powering them by the sun, and making ads personal

by James Cridland

James Cridland’s Future of Radio is a column by the Australia-based radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: Radio station websites hacked; solar-powered transmitters in South Sudan; personalized radio advertising; much, much more. Continue Reading